The Conviron Growth House™ offers the large growth capacity of a research greenhouse with the tight temperature, light and humidity controls of a reach-in chamber.

Lighting 

• Various lighting configurations are available. For example, units can be designed with a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting and support system similar to that used in a high-performance research greenhouse. This enables units to achieve light level intensities similar to those of Conviron's standard walk-in rooms. Other lighting systems, features and options can be designed to your specifications.

Airflow

• Using an innovative design, a top-down airflow pattern uniformly disperses conditioned air from the top of each plenum and returns the air through conditioning coils located at the bottom of the chamber area. Filtered and adjustable fresh air intake and exhaust openings enable researchers to manage exchange air to the chamber. 

Refrigeration

• Cooling for the Conviron Growth House™ is provided by a self-contained water-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass for continuous compressor operation. An electronic modulating valve provides tight temperature control while ensuring quiet operation. Pressure transducers monitor the status of the refrigeration system. Alternative refrigeration methods are available depending on site-specific and/or user defined requirements. Information on heat rejection and other refrigeration options are available upon request.

Experiment Protection

• User programmable alarms track the unit’s operation versus user-defined set points. This allows for exceptionally accurate monitoring without the need for adjustment every time the set point is redefined. Backup “high/low” alarms provide a further level of protection while visual and audible notification is provided when any alarm is activated. Contacts for connection to a building management system are also included.