Infrared greenhouse heating

Greenhouse heating requires a specific approach because plants need not only a suitable air temperature but also a favorable thermal environment in the area where they are located.

Teplov implemented a greenhouse heating project covering 24 m² in Zaporizhzhia. Three Teplov B1350 ceiling-mounted infrared heaters were installed to provide heating.

This project is a practical example of using infrared heating in greenhouse farming.

Task: Provide Heating for the Greenhouse

The main task was to provide the ability to maintain the required temperature conditions inside the greenhouse during the cold season.

The greenhouse has an area of 24 m², with the enclosing structures made of 4 mm thick polycarbonate. When selecting a heating system, it is necessary to consider the area of the premises, covering material, heat losses, outdoor temperature, and the required indoor temperature.

For this project, electric infrared heating with ceiling-mounted heaters was selected.

Solution — Ceiling-Mounted Infrared Heaters

Three Teplov B1350 infrared heaters were used to heat the facility.

The operating principle of infrared heating differs from systems that transfer heat primarily through the movement of heated air. Infrared radiation transfers thermal energy to surfaces and objects located within its range.

In a greenhouse, these surfaces may include soil, shelving, structural elements, and plants. The heated surfaces can subsequently release part of the absorbed heat back into the surrounding environment.

For this reason, infrared greenhouse heating can be used as one of the options for electrically heating greenhouse facilities.

Main Project Parameters

Why Were Ceiling-Mounted Infrared Heaters Chosen for the Greenhouse?

The free space inside a greenhouse is needed for plants, shelving, equipment, and routine work. Therefore, mounting heating devices on the ceiling makes it possible to avoid occupying valuable floor space.

Ceiling-mounted infrared heaters can also be positioned according to the greenhouse layout and the areas requiring thermal coverage.

It is important to consider that the required number and power of heaters are determined not only by the greenhouse area. The choice of equipment depends on the building structure, covering material, insulation, height, heat losses, and the required temperature conditions.

Teplov B1350 Infrared Heaters for Greenhouses

Three Teplov B1350 heaters were used in this project.

The model belongs to the Teplov range of ceiling-mounted infrared heaters. The manufacturer's current catalog specifies a nominal power of 1300 W and a heating area of up to 13 m² for the B1350; the specifications of the particular historical modification installed in 2014 may differ.

Therefore, when selecting equipment for a new facility, current technical specifications for the specific model and the parameters of the premises should be taken into account.

Infrared Heating for Greenhouses in Agriculture

Greenhouse heating in Zaporizhzhia is one of Teplov's completed projects involving the use of infrared heating equipment in agriculture.

Infrared heaters can be used not only in greenhouses but also in other agricultural facilities. The choice of heating system depends on the purpose of the facility, its construction, and the required temperature conditions.

More information about infrared heating for greenhouses and the use of infrared heaters in agriculture is available on the Teplov agricultural heating portal.

Project Result

An electric infrared heating system was implemented for the 24 m² greenhouse. Three Teplov B1350 ceiling-mounted infrared heaters were installed at the facility.

The project demonstrates the practical application of infrared heaters for greenhouse heating and the possibility of ceiling installation without occupying valuable floor space.

When designing greenhouse heating with infrared heaters, a combination of facility parameters should be considered, including area, covering material, heat losses, height, and the required temperature conditions. These characteristics determine the required number, power, and optimal positioning of the heaters.