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Energy Modeling & Design Of Prototype Hydroponic Grow System, Emily Denise Trawick, William James Stinson, Alexander Charles Martin
Energy Modeling & Design Of Prototype Hydroponic Grow System, Emily Denise Trawick, William James Stinson, Alexander Charles Martin
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
Energy and food security relies on innovations that spur sustainable ideologies. This project considers a novel approach to grow microgreens within a controlled environment in a manner that conserves water, minimizes environmental impacts from agriculture runoff, and enables successful agriculture in virtually any environment. The eQUEST® software package, an energy simulator, has been used to create a model of the “grow box” considered in this study. The dimensions were specified, and heating, cooling, and other loads were incorporated into the model which was used to estimate energy consumption. Real-time data were collected from sensors installed in the container and were …