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http://dx.doi.org/10.12791/KSBEC.2013.22.1.035

Variation of Vapor Pressure Deficit and Condensation Flux of Air Heating Plastic Greenhouse Installed with Two Layers Thermal Curtain in Winter  

Lee, Hyun-Woo (Department of Agricultural Eng., Kyungpook National Univ.)
Kim, Young-Shik (Sangmyung University)
Sim, Sang-Youn (Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Research & Extension Services)
Lee, Jong-Won (Department of Agricultural Eng., Kyungpook National Univ.)
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Journal of Bio-Environment Control / v.22, no.1, 2013 , pp. 35-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to provide data necessary for reducing the condensation on greenhouse covering in winter season. The variation of VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) and condensation flux was analyzed in experimental tomato greenhouse. VPD values in experimental plastic greenhouse were greater than 0.2 kPa of disease prevention threshold, and lower than 0.5 kPa of threshold for dehumidification. The surface temperature of inside covering was slightly higher than the average temperature of outside and above curtain, and changed according to outside temperature. The humidity above curtain was nearly 100% and good condition for condensation. The humidity below curtain was 75~90% and comparatively stable condition for growing. The condensation flux value in experimental greenhouse corresponded with result of Seginer and Kantz (1986).
Keywords
covering surface temperature; humidity control; thermal screen; tomato growing;
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