The Importance of Specialized HVACD Systems for Grow Rooms

Newer OptiClimate HVACD systems are able to adjust and maintain more precise humidity levels and distribute the appropriate air evenly when needed.

Commercial Grow Room Air Conditioning – Sensible Load

Sensible load is a measurement of the amount of energy that must be removed from the air inside a building to maintain a desired temperature. This is usually the primary capacity sizing factor for comfort cooling. 

Grow Room Dehumidification – Latent Load

Latent load is a measure of the amount of energy necessary to dehumidify the air in a building. The latent load produced by indoor growing adds up to many times more moisture than would be needed in pretty much any other setting, with the possible exception of heated indoor pools. Plants release moisture as part of their growth process, known as transpiration. Without heavy dehumidification equipment, the room would quickly rise to 100% relative humidity (RH), the plants would stop transpiring (due to ambient air moisture saturation) and mold would quickly form. The crop would be lost.

The HVACD system needs to be energy efficient and able to maintain air, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels for business success.