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Analytical Determination of the Effect on Greenhouse Heating Requirements of Using Night Curtains
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EngineeringEnergy-saving MaterialEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ConversionGreen BuildingAnalytical DeterminationBuilding Energy ConservationA Theoretical ProcedureSocial SciencesBuilt EnvironmentExperimental DataEnergy AssessmentGreenhouse Heating RequirementsBuilding EnergyIndoor ClimateEnergy ManagementUsing Night CurtainsGreenhouse EffectThermal ComfortBuilding ScienceEnergy Balance Princi-ples
ABSTRACT A theoretical procedure, using energy balance princi-ples, is developed to estimate the energy conserving potential of night curtains used in greenhouses. The pro-cedure is tested by comparing the results of the analysis with published experimental data.