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lidoalex

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What are the advantages of a drop-down side curtain on a passively cooled greenhouse versus a roll-up side curtain?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the current trend in passively versus actively cooled greenhouses?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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debra928

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Answer to Question 1

a) When the drop-down curtain begins to open in cold weather, the
incoming cold air enters above plants where it mixes with hot air before reaching
the plants. In a roll-up system the cold air enters directly on plants chilling those
close to the curtain. b) In a windy climate and a greenhouse with an overhead
sprinkler watering system, the roll-up curtain allows air to blow in on the plants
which could divert water from plants on the windward side.

Answer to Question 2

The trend is toward a higher proportion of passively cooled greenhouses.




lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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