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Effect of external thermal insulation layer on the Chinese solar greenhouse microclimate.

ABSTRACT: In order to optimize the heat preservation capacity of Chinese solar greenhouse (CSG) and further reduce energy consumption, we clarified the mechanism of the external thermal insulation layer that affects the microclimate environment of CSG. The most suitable external insulation layer thickness (EILT) of the solar greenhouse envelope structure in high latitude and cold region has been indicated. A three-dimensional mathematical model was developed based on computational fluid dynamics and verified using experimental measurement. The temperature variations, heat variations and economic benefit were analysed. The results indicated that covering the outer surface of the enclosures with a thermal insulation layer could effectively increase the greenhouse temperature by 1.2-4.0°C. The influence degree of the external thermal insulation layer on the greenhouse microclimate was as follows: sidewall (SW) > north wall (NW) > north roof (NR). In high-dimensional and cold areas, covering the outer surface of all enclosures with insulation layer as the suitable solution could raise the greenhouse air temperature maximally. The suitable EILT of each maintenance structure was obtained as follows: NW 80 mm, SW 80 mm, NR 100 mm.

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