Heat Collection Charactaristics of a FRP-covered Greenhouse (Part 1)

Calculation of Solar Radiation on the Each Face of the Greenhouse

Abstract

In order to collect solar heat by the greenhouse efficiently, the points question on the solar radiation were studied.
At first, solar radiation on a floor, an outside FRP and a inside FRP surface of the greenhouse were estimated and then expressed as a function of azimuth angle, heat collection area and solar radiation on horizontal outside surface.
Secondly, when the greenhouse was utilized as an air-type collector, it became apparent that the optimum position of heat collection face was nearer the roof of the house than the floor.
Furthermore, in case that a dryer was placed in the house, the solar radiation on the heat collection area was calculated and the factors affecting on the radiation were investigated.