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http://dx.doi.org/10.12791/KSBEC.2016.25.2.83

Estimation of the Required Number of Fan Coil Unit for Surplus Solar Energy Recovery of Greenhouse  

Yun, Sung-Wook (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Choi, Man Kwon (Protected Horticulture Research Institute, NIHHS, RDA)
Kim, Ha Neul (Dept. of Agricultural Eng., Gyeongsang National Univ.(Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, GNU))
Kang, Donghyeon (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Lee, Siyoung (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Son, Jinkwan (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA)
Yoon, Yong Cheol (Dept. of Agricultural Eng., Gyeongsang National Univ.(Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, GNU))
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Journal of Bio-Environment Control / v.25, no.2, 2016 , pp. 83-88 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, previously reported surplus solar energy-related study result and current status of fan coil unit (FCU) for cooling and heating installed in the current sites were briefly examined and then a method to determine the number of FCUs required to recover surplus solar energy was schematically proposed to provide basic data for researchers and technical engineers in this field. The maximum, mean, and minimum outside temperatures during the experiment period were about $28.2^{\circ}C$, $4.4^{\circ}C$, and $-11.5^{\circ}C$, respectively. The horizontal surface solar radiation level outside the greenhouse was in a range of $0.8-20.5MJ{\cdot}m^{-2}$ and mean and total solar radiation were $10.8MJ{\cdot}m^{-2}$ and $1,187.5MJ{\cdot}m^{-2}$. The mean temperature and relative humidity in the greenhouse during the daytime were in a range of 18.8-45.5 and 53.5-77.5%. The total surplus solar energy recovered from the greenhouse during the experiment period was approximately 6,613.4MJ, which could supplement about 6.7% of the total heating energy 98,600.2 MJ. In addition, the number of FCUs installed for heating varies case to case, although similar FCUs are used. Thus, it is necessary to study the installation height, orientation and installation distance as well as the appropriate number of FCUs from the efficient and economical viewpoints. The required numbers of FCUs for surplus solar energy recovery were 8.4-10.9units and 6.1-8.0units based on air mass and circular flow rate that passed through the FCUs. Considering calculation methods and the risks such as efficiency and use environments of FCUs, it was found that about nine units (one unit per $24m^3$ approximately) needed to be installed. The required number of FCUs for surplus solar energy recovery was around one unit per $24m^3$ approximately.
Keywords
air mass; dry bulb temperature; enthalpy; glass greenhouse; relative humidity;
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