Diseño y Construcción de un Sistema de Cortinas Plegables para Invernaderos Tipo Asimétrico

Abstract

The Elite Flower is a Colombian organization with over 30 years of experience in the production and marketing of ornamental flowers, whose main market is in North America. Currently, the company has several national and international locations and has experienced exponential growth, expanding its presence to countries such as Canada and the United States, as well as regions in Africa and the United Kingdom. As a result of this expansion, the company invests in innovation projects aimed at optimizing its internal processes, from the cultivation stage to post-harvest. For this reason, they are currently importing greenhouses from Israel. These greenhouses are known as asymmetrical or tropical greenhouses. This type of greenhouse is characterized by a roof opening called a ridge, which is very beneficial during the summer months as it allows for natural ventilation of the flowers. The problem arises on rainy days because the ridge allows a lot of humidity to enter, which damages the flowers inside the greenhouse. Currently, the company uses a manual system to cover the ridge. The problem with this system is that the process takes about twenty minutes, and this time is detrimental to the flowers.