Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
6-4-2002
Patent Number
patent number 6399367
Abstract
A system and apparatus for growing plants is disclosed. The system includes a first thermal panel with multiple flow channels, the thermal panel being located between a growing space and a light source. A cooling fluid is circulated in a countercurrent flow pattern (i.e. in at least two different directions). The channels may be connected to one or more headers, which serve as a fluid manifold to deliver fluid and collect fluid from the flow channels. Growing closely spaced plants from seed or cuttings to transplants for the field or a greenhouse is one application of this system.
Application Number
09/796034
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
2001-02-28
Primary/U.S. Class
435/292.1
Other/U.S. Class
47/1.42, 47/88, 47/DIG.3, 126/621, 126/634, 126/678, 435/286.5
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