Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach is a versatile technique being
applied to multiple areas of knowledge. CFD approach has contributed to comprehensively …

Ventilation processes inside the greenhouse strongly affect air renewal and internal climatic
conditions, which themselves interact with the growth and homogeneity of the crop. Natural …

Porous and Complex Flow Structures in Modern Technologies represents a new approach
to the field, considering the fundamentals of porous media in terms of the key roles played …

Optimizing the design of fresh produce packaging is vital for ensuring that future food cold
chains are more energy efficient and for improving produce quality by avoiding chilling …

The high energy consumption in the greenhouse during the winter season necessitates the
development of various thermal screens for energy-saving purposes. However, there is …

This study presents an analysis of air circulation and microclimate distribution during
daytime in a 1-ha Canary type tomato greenhouse in the coastal area of southern Morocco …

In this paper, the effect of wind speed on the natural ventilation of an Almerı́a-type
greenhouse is analysed by means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), using the …

Protected agricultural system such as a greenhouse cultivation is increasingly replacing
traditional farming systems. Nonetheless, high energy demand in greenhouse farming …

Air flow, temperature and humidity patterns were simulated in a large-scale Moroccan type
tomato-greenhouse (5600m2) equipped with insect-proof nets. The fundamental calculation …

Preservation of horticultural produce is vital for quality products to be delivered to customers
long after harvest. Product qualities are maintained when field heat is removed. Prompt …