The Container Mobile Plant Factory is an enclosed cultivation system combining growing trays, artificial lighting, water circulation and environmental monitoring within a container. Its control system coordinates temperature, humidity, ventilation, lighting and nutrient-solution conditions.
Container Mobile Plant Factory Overview
The system brings cultivation equipment and environmental controls into a single enclosed space. A tray-and-floating-board planting arrangement supports the growing area, while pumps, fans, lighting and air conditioning work with an integrated controller. Configuration details vary with the selected equipment and cultivation layout.For general background on controlled environment agriculture, see the USDA Economic Research Service overview of controlled environment agriculture systems.
Container Mobile Plant Factory System Configuration
The described container configuration uses a 40-foot high-cube steel refrigerated container. The internal chamber dimensions are 2.3 m wide, 2.6 m high and 11.9 m long; these are internal dimensions, not the external transport envelope.
The equipment includes a stainless-steel planting frame, planting troughs, water supply and return lines, an integrated control cabinet, an embedded logic controller and a touchscreen interface.
Container Mobile Plant Factory Environmental Control
The control system monitors temperature, humidity, ventilation, light cycle, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, nutrient-solution electrical conductivity (EC), pH, liquid level and liquid temperature. Air conditioning connects with the internal circulation system.
The air-circulation arrangement includes intake and exhaust fans, an upper circulation fan and a breeze system. Indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide measurements inform environmental control. Operating settings should be considered for the crop and selected configuration.
Cultivation and Irrigation
Planting trays use floating boards, with individual water-supply switches and drainage pipes. Water tanks beneath the growing racks and a circulating pump form part of the water-circulation arrangement.
Pipeline UV disinfection lamps and oxygen-filling equipment are optional additions. Their inclusion should be confirmed for the selected configuration.
Lighting and Monitoring
LED grow lighting provides artificial illumination for the growing area. The controller manages light cycles and intensity alongside environmental and nutrient-solution measurements. A touchscreen provides the operator interface.
Container Mobile Plant Factory Technical Parameters
The following parameters describe a configuration and may vary between configurations. Component ratings do not establish the complete system electrical connection requirements or the performance of every installation.
| Parameter | Configuration information |
|---|---|
| Container | 40 feet; high-cube steel refrigerated container |
| Internal chamber | Width 2.3 m × height 2.6 m × length 11.9 m |
| Planting frame | 304 stainless-steel bracket |
| Planting trough | 1600 × 760 × 80 mm |
| Grow light | LED; 24 V; 22 W/m |
| Water supply and return piping | PVC |
| Water tank material | 304 stainless steel |
| Water pump entries | AC 220 V; 15000 L/h; lift 8 m |
| Fertilizer distribution | Peristaltic pump |
| Fertilizer bucket | 10 L |
| Control cabinet | Integrated |
| Controller | Integrated embedded logic programming controller |
| Touchscreen | 10-inch |
| Carbon dioxide cylinder | Optional; 10 L steel cylinder |
| Fan entries | 220 V; 30 W; 204 m³/h |
| Air-conditioning thermal capacity | Cooling 7200 W; heating 7900 W |
The pump flow and lift entries do not establish a flow-at-head duty point. Cooling and heating capacity are thermal-output ratings, not electrical-input power. Confirm the complete electrical schedule and component selection before planning an installation.
Configuration Considerations
For a Container Mobile Plant Factory, a configuration discussion should identify the crop, planting layout, required monitoring functions, optional water-treatment equipment, utilities and installation setting. Water and electricity connections are required; site preparation and commissioning requirements should be confirmed for the installation.
Applications and Deployment Considerations
Lettuce cultivation is illustrated for the planting system. Grass, sprouts, seedlings and Chinese herbal medicine cultivation are other design examples, subject to crop-specific configuration. They do not establish one unchanged setup for every crop.
Examples of application settings include schools, border checkpoints and ocean freight ships. Suitability for a particular site depends on its configuration and installation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the system integrate?
It combines enclosed cultivation trays, artificial lighting, water circulation, air conditioning, ventilation and an integrated environmental monitoring and control system.
Are the dimensions external container dimensions?
No. The 2.3 m width, 2.6 m height and 11.9 m length describe the internal chamber. Confirm external dimensions and transport requirements separately.
Are UV and carbon dioxide equipment included in every configuration?
No. Pipeline UV disinfection equipment and the carbon dioxide cylinder are optional. Oxygen-filling equipment is also an optional addition to the water system.
What information is needed to discuss a configuration?
Identify the crop, cultivation layout, installation setting, utilities and required control functions. Confirm which optional components are included and obtain the complete configuration-specific electrical requirements.
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