Vertical Farm Crop Transpiration & Dehumidifier Sizing Solver
Model Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) latent HVAC moisture loads: daily plant transpiration (PPD), cleanroom Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD in kPa), Quest commercial dehumidifier unit sizing, and condensation water reclamation.
⚙️ Canopy & Climate Parameters
📊 Latent Moisture & Equipment Sizing
Daily Transpiration Load
11,628 PPD
Water Extracted
1,454 Gal/Day
Dehumidifiers
23x 506-PPD
Target VPD
1.06 kPa
Crop Moisture Transpired
11,628 Pints/Day (1,454 gal/day) transpired from 8,500 sqft canopy
Commercial Equipment Sizing
23 Quest 506 PPD commercial overhead dehumidifiers required
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD)
VPD: 1.06 kPa at 72°F / 60% RH (Optimal Transpiration)