Towards the maximization of energy performance of an
energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis
of common greenhouse shapes

J 2022

Towards the maximization of energy performance of an energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis of common greenhouse shapes

ZHANG, Yue, Michael HENKE, Yiming LI, Demin XU, Anhua LIU et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Towards the maximization of energy performance of an energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis of common greenhouse shapes

Authors

ZHANG, Yue, Michael HENKE (276 Germany, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Yiming LI, Demin XU, Anhua LIU, Xingan LIU and Tianlai LI

Edition

Solar Energy, OXFORD, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2022, 0038-092X

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

10600 1.6 Biological sciences

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

odkaz na webovou stránku

Impact factor

Impact factor: 6.700

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14740/22:00127311

Organization unit

Central European Institute of Technology

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.03.013

UT WoS

000788747700002

Keywords in English

Solar greenhouse; Shape optimization; Energy saving; Solar energy harvesting; Renewable energy; GroIMP

Abstract

V originále

Determining the optimal shape for greenhouses that is suitable for cold northern regions is essential for non-seasonal fruit production. In the present study, a structural model was developed for energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouses (ECSG), which combines a greenhouse energy balance model with a detailed shape analysis. All possible greenhouse shape interpolations within four common front shape extrema were systematically analysed to determine an optimal ECSG shape with a maximal energy performance for use during winter. The analysis revealed a direct relationship between the interception of solar radiation in the greenhouse and the height of the ridge. Our results indicated that the flatter the curve of the front cover, the more radiation is intercepted by the ground and north wall of the greenhouse. As a result, compared to the commonly used greenhouse type, two types of optimal ECSG shapes were identified, each attaining an increase of 2 degrees C in the minimum night temperature. The general model framework developed in this study allows the investigation of the effects of different variations in the many small detailed interpolation shapes of ECSGs for any arbitrary latitude which can be used directly to provide guidance for the construction of a new generation of energy-efficient solar greenhouses. Also, with the interpolation method proposed in this paper, large-scale shape statistical analysis now can be performed to help qualified decision-making during the process of greenhouse construction.

Links

EF16_026/0008446, research and development project

Name: Integrace signálu a epigenetické reprogramování pro produktivitu rostlin

Citovat

ZHANG, Yue, Michael HENKE, Yiming LI, Demin XU, Anhua LIU, Xingan LIU and Tianlai LI. Towards the maximization of energy performance of an energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis of common greenhouse shapes. Solar Energy. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2022, vol. 236, APR, p. 320-334. ISSN 0038-092X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.03.013.

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N2  - Determining the optimal shape for greenhouses that is suitable for cold northern regions is essential for non-seasonal fruit production. In the present study, a structural model was developed for energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouses (ECSG), which combines a greenhouse energy balance model with a detailed shape analysis. All possible greenhouse shape interpolations within four common front shape extrema were systematically analysed to determine an optimal ECSG shape with a maximal energy performance for use during winter. The analysis revealed a direct relationship between the interception of solar radiation in the greenhouse and the height of the ridge. Our results indicated that the flatter the curve of the front cover, the more radiation is intercepted by the ground and north wall of the greenhouse. As a result, compared to the commonly used greenhouse type, two types of optimal ECSG shapes were identified, each attaining an increase of 2 degrees C in the minimum night temperature. The general model framework developed in this study allows the investigation of the effects of different variations in the many small detailed interpolation shapes of ECSGs for any arbitrary latitude which can be used directly to provide guidance for the construction of a new generation of energy-efficient solar greenhouses. Also, with the interpolation method proposed in this paper, large-scale shape statistical analysis now can be performed to help qualified decision-making during the process of greenhouse construction.
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ZHANG, Yue, Michael HENKE, Yiming LI, Demin XU, Anhua LIU, Xingan LIU and Tianlai LI. Towards the maximization of energy performance of an energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis of common greenhouse shapes. \textit{Solar Energy}. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2022, vol.~236, APR, p.~320-334. ISSN~0038-092X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.03.013.

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