Modeling Climatic Parameters affecting a Greenhouse Irrigation System

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  • Ismail Ghibeche Department of Agronomic Sciences, University of Biskra, Algeria | University of Djelfa, Algeria
  • Ahmed Nourani Center for Scientific and Technical Research on Arid Regions Biskra, Algeria
  • Toufik Tayeb Naas University of Djelfa, Algeria
  • Salahedine Benziouche Department of Agronomic Sciences, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Martin Buchholz Watergy GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Reiner Buchholz Technical University of Berlin, Germany
  • Abdelaziz Rabehi Telecommunications and Smart Systems Laboratory, University of Djelfa, PO Box 3117, 17000, Djelfa, Algeria
  • Mawloud Guermoui Unite de Recherche Appliquee en Energies Renouvelables, URAER, Centre de Developpement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, Zone Industrielle Bounoura. Bp 88, Ghardaia 47000, Algeria
  • Mohamed Benghanem Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, 42351, Saudi Arabia
Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 23352-23359 | June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10989

Received: 17 March 2025 | Revised: 4 April 2025 and 8 April 2025 | Accepted: 12 April 2025 | Online: 4 June 2025


Corresponding author: Mohamed Benghanem

Abstract

Enclosed greenhouses are essential for controlled-environment agriculture, as they provide optimal growing conditions while shielding crops from external influences. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling enables the precise simulation of air circulation, temperature, and humidity distribution, allowing for improved greenhouse climate management. This study employed CFD simulations to analyze the distribution of climatic parameters under various environmental conditions, offering insights into airflow dynamics and thermal performance. The findings demonstrate that the proposed greenhouse design improves the uniformity of temperature, humidity, and air speed, optimizing environmental conditions for crop growth. This study quantified the temperature and humidity gradients, airflow velocity, and pressure variations to provide actionable data for enhanced climate control. The experimental validation confirmed the reliability of the CFD model, aligning well with literature and real-world measurements. This research advances CFD modeling in greenhouse environments by integrating novel design elements that enhance sustainability and efficiency. It also underscores the role of CFD in developing next-generation greenhouse systems with direct implications for sustainable farming and precision climate management.

Keywords:

enclosed greenhouse, CFD modeling, climate control, airflow dynamics, sustainability

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Ghibeche, I., Nourani, A., Naas, T.T., Benziouche, S., Buchholz, M., Buchholz, R., Rabehi, A., Guermoui, M. and Benghanem, M. 2025. Modeling Climatic Parameters affecting a Greenhouse Irrigation System. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research. 15, 3 (Jun. 2025), 23352–23359. DOI:https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10989.

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