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Lehigh University. Industrial Assessment Center. Prof. S. Neti, Director Drs. A. Oztekin, C. Romero, and H. Bilirgren. Program Overview. Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) provide valuable NO COST assessments to small and mid-size manufactures nationwide. Assess plant facilities on:

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  1. Lehigh University Industrial Assessment Center Prof. S. Neti, Director Drs. A. Oztekin, C. Romero, and H. Bilirgren

  2. Program Overview • Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) provide valuable NO COST assessments to small and mid-size manufactures nationwide. • Assess plant facilities on: • energy efficiency improvements, • waste minimization and pollution prevention, and • productivity improvements • 26 Participating Schools with over 25 years of experience nationwide

  3. Participating Universities National assessment coverage with 150 mile coverage Lehigh University

  4. Lehigh University IAC • Became an DOE-IAC Center in September 2000. • Team of Research Engineers and Scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students under the guidance of ME faculty. • Annual Assessment Done: 25 per year. • Assessments performed in PA, NJ, DE, and MD.

  5. Eligibility for Assessment . . • Companies with Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) 20-39 • Gross annual sales below $100 million a year. • Fewer than 500 employees at the plant site. • Annual energy bills more than $100,000 and less than $2 million. • No professional in-house staff to perform the assessment.

  6. Assessment Process • Preliminary plant background information review • Plant visit – resulting in assessment recommendations • Review of plant data and assessment calculations • Assessment report • Implementation follow-up

  7. Assessment Areas • Areas Audited at the Plant: • Energy usage (electricity bills, fuel consumption) • Energy intense equipment (electrical motors, compressors, air handlers) • Processes and related equipment (boilers-combustion, heat exchangers and cooling towers-cooling) • Buildings and other plant areas (insulation, lighting, HVAC) • Waste generation and disposal • Production process

  8. Assessment Report • Companies receive a detailed and confidential report within 60 days of the Plant Visit. • Report consists of: • Plant background information • Energy and resources management information • Assessment recommendations (including detailed engineering calculations) • Implementation savings $$ and estimated payback periods.

  9. Typical Assessment Report

  10. Benefits of IAC Assessments • Companies • Average facilities save $55,000 annually, post assessment • Efficiency improvements in process engineering and manufacturing • Universities • Development of local industry relationships • Students gain industrial, hands-on experience • U.S. Taxpayers • More competitive and productive midsize industry • Enhanced energy security and environmental benefits

  11. Interested in LUIAC? • IAC assessments are a valuable service and are paid for the U. S. Department of Energy. • All companies meeting criteria are welcome to request an assessment • Contact LUIAC for more information…

  12. Contact LUIAC! Questions & Answers ? Lehigh University IAC Director Dr. S. Neti (610) 758-4117 sn01@lehigh.edu

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