METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARBON DIOXIDE-ENRICHED GAS FOR GREENHOUSES
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1. A method of providing a CO2-enriched gas to a greenhouse, comprising the steps of:
- feeding a feed gas to a CO2 enriching unit;
separating the feed gas into a CO2-lean stream and a CO2-enriched stream; and
feeding the CO2-enriched stream to a greenhouse containing plants.
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Abstract
A feed gas is separated into a CO2-lean stream and a CO2-enriched stream at a CO2 enriching unit. The CO2-enriched gas is fed to a greenhouse to enhance plant growth. The feed gas may include air and/or vent gas from the greenhouse.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of providing a CO2-enriched gas to a greenhouse, comprising the steps of:
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feeding a feed gas to a CO2 enriching unit; separating the feed gas into a CO2-lean stream and a CO2-enriched stream; and feeding the CO2-enriched stream to a greenhouse containing plants. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for growing plants in a CO2-enriched atmosphere, comprising:
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a greenhouse containing plants; and a CO2 enriching unit in fluid communication with the greenhouse adapted and configured to separate a feed gas stream into a CO2-enriched stream and a CO2-lean stream. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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