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Heat Storage Systems

 

Heat storage systems provide a reservoir for the hot water produced during the day while the boiler is running to generate CO2.  At night, when CO2 dosing is not needed, the stored heat can be used to warm the greenhouse whenever necessary--and at no additional cost.  Because the heat generated during CO2 generation in the daytime is preserved and not wasted, a heat storage system can easily pay for itself due to reduced fuel costs during the growing season.

 

Horizontal Storage Tank
Horizontal Storage Tank
Storage Tank - courtesy P.L.J. Bom Groep
Vertical Storage Tank

 

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