keiserrott
Well-Known Member
I am currently designing a sealed environment system and would like experienced opinions, critique, etc.
One problem I forsee and am trying to desgin out of the system is scent leakage due to neutral pressure.
Room size 7'long 4'wide 9'high
Sun system Magnum XXL 8" enclosed hood reduced to 6"
Incoming light ventilation will be from outside air coming in via 24" square box with air filter (typical hvac cold air return) to 6" insulated ducting >> hood >> outside.
Carbon scrubber system will draw via 4" fan thru phat filter from room and exit back into room.
Window AC through wall will draw from room and exit back to room to control temp.
Dehumidifier in room to control RH not controlled by AC.
Sentinel Co2 monitor distributing from tank.
My idea to resolve the issue of neutral pressure is to build into the system a valve that can be opened/closed on the ventilation line of the reflector. I plan to install a piece of 6" pvc midline between the light and the exit. On the 6" pvc will be a 6"x4" tee with a 4"x1" mip reducer, then a 1" threaded nipple, then a 1" gate valve.
By opening the valve I could allow an adjustable air leak into the system to create a negative pressure and prevent any possible scent leaking to surroundings.
To determine when I have the desired neg pressure I'm thinking of installing a vacuum gauge on the exterior of the room with an airline that has a pickup is in the room..therby verifiying the desired negative pressure.
Hypothetically speaking, this perfectly resolves the issue of scent leaks from a sealed environment....but I could be missing something. Any and all advise appreciated!
One problem I forsee and am trying to desgin out of the system is scent leakage due to neutral pressure.
Room size 7'long 4'wide 9'high
Sun system Magnum XXL 8" enclosed hood reduced to 6"
Incoming light ventilation will be from outside air coming in via 24" square box with air filter (typical hvac cold air return) to 6" insulated ducting >> hood >> outside.
Carbon scrubber system will draw via 4" fan thru phat filter from room and exit back into room.
Window AC through wall will draw from room and exit back to room to control temp.
Dehumidifier in room to control RH not controlled by AC.
Sentinel Co2 monitor distributing from tank.
My idea to resolve the issue of neutral pressure is to build into the system a valve that can be opened/closed on the ventilation line of the reflector. I plan to install a piece of 6" pvc midline between the light and the exit. On the 6" pvc will be a 6"x4" tee with a 4"x1" mip reducer, then a 1" threaded nipple, then a 1" gate valve.
By opening the valve I could allow an adjustable air leak into the system to create a negative pressure and prevent any possible scent leaking to surroundings.
To determine when I have the desired neg pressure I'm thinking of installing a vacuum gauge on the exterior of the room with an airline that has a pickup is in the room..therby verifiying the desired negative pressure.
Hypothetically speaking, this perfectly resolves the issue of scent leaks from a sealed environment....but I could be missing something. Any and all advise appreciated!