Seeds for Sustainability: Energy-Smart HVAC Systems in Greenhouses utilizing Confluent Jets

This project explores the application of Confluent Jet (CJ) technology in greenhouse environments to address the dual challenges of high energy use and economic viability in greenhouse crop production.

The potential of CJ technology to provide an all-in-one system solution, controlling the supply of air in terms of temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration while lowering operational costs and CO2 emissions, offers a means to reduce water consumption, energy use, and CO2 emissions.

Utilizing a triangulation methodology that includes field-based measurements of CJ in greenhouses, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, and energy simulations coupled with techno-economic optimization, this project aims to develop insights and solutions for the practical application of CJ technology across various greenhouse construction designs and climate zones, promoting energy-smart and economically viable greenhouse cultivation.

By closely collaborating with external stakeholders from the industry and research institutions, the project seeks to provide solutions that meet the diverse requirements of both small and large-scale greenhouse farmers facing high energy usage and costs for year-round cultivation.