Energy-saving design and control strategy towards modern sustainable greenhouse: A review

M Zhang, T Yan, W Wang, X Jia, J Wang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
A greenhouse is an energy-intensive sector with substantial greenhouse gas emissions and
extensive energy consumption. Energy-saving greenhouse strategies become particularly …

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 …

Numerical analysis of static and dynamic characteristics of large-span pipe-framed plastic greenhouses

C Wang, Z Xu, Y Jiang, T Wang - Biosystems Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
With increasing demand for planting space, a new type of large-span pipe-framed plastic
greenhouse has been developed in recent years. However, as the span increases, new …

Analysis of wind-induced responses of landing assembled Chinese solar greenhouses

C Wang, Y Jiang, T Wang, Z Xu, Y Bai - Biosystems Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•Fluctuating wind speeds were simulated using the harmony superposition
method.•The wind-induced responses of a landing assembled CSG were investigated.•The …

Wind pressure acting on greenhouses: A review

C Wang, B Nan, T Wang, Y Bai, Y Li - International Journal of Agricultural …, 2021 - ijabe.org
Greenhouses are widely used in agricultural and horticultural production. With the
characteristics of lightweight, small stiffness and high flexibility, greenhouses are sensitive to …

Research trends on greenhouse engineering using a science mapping approach

I Blanco, A Luvisi, L De Bellis, E Schettini, G Vox… - Horticulturae, 2022 - mdpi.com
Horticultural protected cultivation has spread throughout the world as it has proven to be
extremely effective. In recent years, the greenhouse engineering research field has become …

Research on the Microclimate of Protected Agriculture Structures Using Numerical Simulation Tools: A Technical and Bibliometric Analysis as a Contribution to the …

GAO Rocha, MA Pichimata, E Villagran - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of protected agriculture structures in tropical and subtropical countries is the main
alternative for intensification of agricultural production selected by producers. In general, in …

Large-span M-shaped greenhouse with superior wind resistance and ventilation performance

Y Xu, X Lyu, H Song, B Lin, M Wei, Y Yin… - Journal of Wind …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to reduce wind-caused disasters and reduce the cost of production in summer, the
large-span M-shaped greenhouse with superior wind resistance and cooling performance is …

Analysis of dust diffusion from a self-propelled peanut combine using computational fluid dynamics

H Xu, P Zhang, Z Hu, E Mao, J Yan, H Yang - Biosystems Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•Self-propelled peanut combines improve peanut harvesting production
efficiency.•Discharged dust emitted from self-propelled peanut combine measured.•Dust …

Numerical investigations of wind impacts on chinese ancient architectural roof surfaces with ridges and semi-cylindrical tiles

Z Fan, B Li, X Si, L Meng, J Zhu - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study aims to evaluate the impacts of roof ridges and semi-cylindrical tiles on the wind
loading on traditional single-eave hip roofs. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the semi …