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CEA Producers  JUNE 2022  \nIn Partnership with  \nFunding provided by USDA NCRS  \nIn support of the Conservation Innovation Grant project, Data-Driven Market Transformation for Efficient, Sustainable Controlled Environment Agriculture  \nContents  \nOverview  04  \nPurpose  05  \nDemystify Terms  05  \nOptimize HVAC for CEA Facilities  07  \nBenefits of Using Efficient HVAC in CEA Facilities  09  \nTable 1: Energy Savings Potential of High-Performance HVAC Solutions  09  \nHow CEA Facilities Use Climate Control Solutions  10  \nHow CEA Crops Use Air and Moisture  11  \nFigure 1: Wet and Dry Bulb Temperature  11  \nFigure 2: High and Low Moisture Content  12  \nFigure 3: Evaporation, Transpiration & Relative Humidity  12  \nFigure 4: Water Movement Within a Facility  12  \nFigure 5: Example Vapor Pressure Deficit for CEA Facility Cultivation Space  13  \nTable 2: Summary of the Effects of Environmental Conditions on CEA Crop Growth  14  \nUnderstand CEA HVAC Options  15  \nFigure 6: Growth Stages for CEA Crops  17  \nTable 3: Ranges of Horticultural Environmental Conditions by Crop Type  18  \nFigure 7: Example HVAC Systems for CEA Greenhouses  18  \nTable 4: Typical CEA HVAC System Types by Facility Type  19  \nFigure 8: Example of Horizontal Airflow & Curtain System  20  \nOptimize HVAC Designs for CEA Facilities  20  \nFigure 9: Geothermal Greenhouse HVAC System Design  21  \nTable 5: Efficiency Characteristics of CEA HVAC Systems  22  \nFigure 10: Illustration of Greenhouse Canopy Area  25  \nFigure 11: Illustration of Canopy Area for Vertical Racking Systems  25  \nTable 6: HVAC System Capacity and Associated CEA HVAC System Types  26  \n [June 2022 | ResourceInnovation.org](June 2022 | ResourceInnovation.org) HVAC BEST PRACTICES GUIDE  2   \nContents  \nPurchase HVAC Equipment for CEA Facilities  27  \nInstall HVAC Equipment in CEA Facilities  28  \nFigure 12: Construction Phase Verification Processes  29  \nFigure 13: Sensor Placement for Greenhouse with Evaporative Fan-and-Pad System  30  \nFigure 14: Motor Controls for Greenhouse Heating Block and Roof Vent System  30  \nOperate HVAC Equipment in CEA Facilities  31  \nFigure 15: Trend of Environmental Data from CEA HVAC System  32  \nMeasure Facility Efficiency and Productivity  33  \nFigure 16: PowerScore Performance Snapshot and Lighting Key Performance Indicators  33  \nAcknowledgements  34  \n [June 2022 | ResourceInnovation.org](June 2022 | ResourceInnovation.org) HVAC BEST PRACTICES GUIDE  3   \nOverview  \nAs a cultivator operating in a constantly evolving industry, you may feel like it is hard to know who to trust. The horticultural market has changed a lot, technology has advanced, and so have the technical terms used to describe everything. It can be hard to navigate the purchasing process when planning a facility and challenging to understand minimum performance requirements for equipment.  \nWe are here to help. As a non-profit organization, the Resource Innovation Institute establishes industry standards, facilitates best practices, and advocates for effective policies and incentives that drive resource efficiency. Our peer reviewed Best Practices Guides area way of helping growers like you understand the most resource-efficient technologies and how to use them to boost your bottom line.  \nThe operational changes necessary for an efficient cultivation facility may be detailed, but it does not have to be a mystery. Our membership is composed of subject matter experts with the knowledge to help you build and operate the most high-performance and cost-effective facility for cultivating plant life indoors.  \nYou may be looking for a source of reliable thirdparty information, motivated to reduce overhead foryour business, or have goals for a more energy efficient facility. Whatever the reason, when you are considering a decision related to the systems used in your facility, we hope you lay the","cbCaiq6vF7HywZJT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq6vF7HywZJT","pdf",4904681,35,"English","# Overview\n## Purpose\n## Demystify Terms\n## Optimize HVAC for CEA Facilities\n## Understand CEA HVAC Options\n## Optimize HVAC Designs for CEA Facilities\n## Purchase HVAC Equipment for CEA Facilities\n## Install HVAC Equipment in CEA Facilities\n## Operate HVAC Equipment in CEA Facilities\n## Measure Facility Efficiency and Productivity\n## Acknowledgements","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this CEA HVAC Best Practices Guide?\",\"answer\":\"It helps cultivators and their professionals speak HVAC terminology, evaluate purchasing options using manufacturer literature, select HVAC equipment with key considerations in mind, and install and operate successful HVAC solutions aligned with business models.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide help producers understand HVAC for controlled environment agriculture?\",\"answer\":\"It introduces key terms for optimizing HVAC design and construction, explains differences between greenhouses and indoor farms, and describes how HVAC systems support desired climate conditions.\"},{\"question\":\"Who are the intended CEA project partners covered by the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide is intended for producers and partners such as architects, engineers, equipment and hardware manufacturers, suppliers, systems integrators, controls contractors, commissioning agents, utility and efficiency program energy engineers, and horticulturists.\"}]","HVAC Best Practices Guide for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Operations - June 2022 | PDF",88]