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Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With an Aquaponic System Using TRNSYS

Amin, Majdi Talal
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3388-0238
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1450432214

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2015, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Dayton, Engineering.
Currently, there is no integrated dynamic simulation program for an energy efficient greenhouse coupled with an aquaponic system. This research is intended to promote the thermal management of greenhouses in order to provide sustainable food production with the lowest possible energy use and material waste. A brief introduction of greenhouses, passive houses, energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, and their applications are included for ready reference. An experimental working scaled-down energy-efficient greenhouse was built to verify and calibrate the results of a dynamic simulation model made using TRNSYS software. However, TRNSYS requires the aid of Google SketchUp to develop 3D building geometry. The simulation model was built following the passive house standard as closely as possible. The new simulation model was then utilized to design an actual greenhouse with Aquaponics. It was demonstrated that the passive house standard can be applied to improve upon conventional greenhouse performance, and that it is adaptable to different climates. The energy-efficient greenhouse provides the required thermal environment for fish and plant growth, while eliminating the need for conventional cooling and heating systems.
John Kissock (Advisor)
150 p.
Agricultural Engineering; Agriculture; Alternative Energy; Energy; Engineering; Environmental Science; Mechanical Engineering
Energy-Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Greenhouse, Aquaponics, Efficient-Building, Dynamic Simulation

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  • Amin, M. T. (2015). Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With an Aquaponic System Using TRNSYS [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1450432214

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Amin, Majdi. Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With an Aquaponic System Using TRNSYS. 2015. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1450432214.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Amin, Majdi. "Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With an Aquaponic System Using TRNSYS." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1450432214

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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