Applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the modelling and design of ventilation systems in the agricultural industry: A review

T Norton, DW Sun, J Grant, R Fallon, V Dodd - Bioresource technology, 2007 - Elsevier
The application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the agricultural industry is
becoming ever more important. Over the years, the versatility, accuracy and user …

Advances of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications in agricultural building modelling: Research, applications and challenges

PE Bournet, F Rojano - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach is a versatile technique being
applied to multiple areas of knowledge. CFD approach has contributed to comprehensively …

[책][B] Greenhouses: Advanced technology for protected horticulture

JJ Hanan - 2017 - taylorfrancis.com
A greenhouse provides an essential means of livelihood to its owner and must be
economically practical for the particular climate in which it stands. Greenhouses: Advanced …

Effect of vent arrangement on windward ventilation of a tunnel greenhouse

T Bartzanas, T Boulard, C Kittas - Biosystems Engineering, 2004 - Elsevier
The effect of ventilation configuration of a tunnel greenhouse with crop on airflow and
temperature patterns was numerically investigated using a commercial computational fluid …

Survey of cooling technologies for worldwide agricultural greenhouse applications

VP Sethi, SK Sharma - Solar Energy, 2007 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the available worldwide cooling technologies for agricultural
greenhouses and discusses the representative applications of each technology. Relevant …

Effect of ventilator configuration on the distributed climate of greenhouses: A review of experimental and CFD studies

PE Bournet, T Boulard - Computers and electronics in agriculture, 2010 - Elsevier
Ventilation processes inside the greenhouse strongly affect air renewal and internal climatic
conditions, which themselves interact with the growth and homogeneity of the crop. Natural …

Modelling of air exchange rate in a greenhouse equipped with continuous roof vents

T Boulard, A Baille - Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 1995 - Elsevier
Several models of air exchange in a greenhouse are derived considering the two main
driving forces of natural ventilation (stack effect and wind effect) and compared with …

Analysis of the efficiency of greenhouse ventilation using computational fluid dynamics

A Mistriotis, GPA Bot, P Picuno… - Agricultural and Forest …, 1997 - Elsevier
A systematic analysis of the ventilation process in greenhouses was performed with the use
of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). First, the validity of the model assumptions was …

Analysis of greenhouse ventilation efficiency based on computational fluid dynamics

SAO Khaoua, PE Bournet, C Migeon, T Boulard… - Biosystems …, 2006 - Elsevier
The effect of wind speed and roof vent opening configuration on airflow and temperature
patterns in a compartmentalised glasshouse was numerically analysed by means of two …

Airflow and microclimate patterns in a one-hectare Canary type greenhouse: An experimental and CFD assisted study

H Majdoubi, T Boulard, H Fatnassi… - Agricultural and Forest …, 2009 - Elsevier
This study presents an analysis of air circulation and microclimate distribution during
daytime in a 1-ha Canary type tomato greenhouse in the coastal area of southern Morocco …