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Optimal control of greenhouse climate using minimal energy and grower defined bounds

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  • van Beveren, P.J.M.
  • Bontsema, J.
  • van Straten, G.
  • van Henten, E.J.

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Saving energy in greenhouses is an important issue for growers. Here, we present a method to minimize the total energy that is required to heat and cool a greenhouse. Using this method, the grower can define bounds for temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, and the maximum amount of CO2 available. Given these settings, optimal control techniques can be used to minimize energy input. To do this, an existing greenhouse climate model for temperature and humidity was expanded to include a CO2 balance. Heating, cooling, the amount of natural ventilation, and the injection of industrial CO2 were used as control variables.

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  • van Beveren, P.J.M. & Bontsema, J. & van Straten, G. & van Henten, E.J., 2015. "Optimal control of greenhouse climate using minimal energy and grower defined bounds," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 159(C), pages 509-519.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:159:y:2015:i:c:p:509-519
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.09.012
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