Content related to the topic: energy

The factors to consider when sizing a biomass boiler.

Read about a study of two humidity control strategies in a glasshouse and their subsequent costs

Read about the practical actions to minimise ventilation whilst maintaining the humidity conditions you want in your glasshouse.

A look at greenhouse temperature, calculated plant temperature and dew point temperature and the reasons for high condensation risk.

Read about how to monitor plant temperature to reduce condensation in the glasshouse.

A look at some simple relationships between heating pipe temperature in your glasshouse, kWh of energy used and ultimately cost.

Find out how two minor changes to the initial climate control settings could mean even better results for humidity control in the glasshouse

Read about managing your minimum pipe settings in the glasshouse.

A close look at temperatures and relative humidity in a glasshouse resulting from our initial climate control settings strategy.

The different biomass fuel types and the main issues with any fuel type.

Learn how to ensure humidity influences and ventilation settings don’t lower the effectiveness of your minimum pipe temperature strategy.

Practical examples of how to achieve good humidity control using minimum energy.