Seminar 16 -- Energy Efficiency and Innovative Decarbonization Technologies for HVACD in Controlled Environments for Agriculture PDF

2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference

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Due to climate change, food production needs and decentralizing farming because of transportation fuel costs in both carbon and cash, CEA is growing in popularity and market needs are requiring that energy efficiency of HVACD systems be optimized for this application. This seminar will focus on how to apply different styles of equipment for HVACD, special considerations and potential pitfalls, and ultimately energy efficiency advantages of each climate control technology. This session looks at the advantages of integrating systems vs. unitary equipment and explore the use of alternate dehumidification strategies like Wraparound Heat Pipe, Liquid Desiccant and Total Enthalpy Wheels.

1. Energy Efficiency of Integrated HVAC Systems vs. Unitary As Applied to Cannabis Cultivation
   Jim Megerson, PE, Anvil Ag, Kansas City, KS
2. The Use of Wraparound Heat Pipes for Latent Enhancement Equipment for Energy Efficiency
   Michael Gillespie, PE, Gillie Consulting Services, Shohola, PA
3. Use of Total Enthalpy Wheel Energy Recovery in CEA
   Michael Gillespie, PE, Gillie Consulting Services, Shohola, PA
4. Use of Liquid Desiccants in CEA
   Lavanya Jakka, MS (Mechanical Engg.), AIR GREEN, New Castle, DE