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: energy efficiency improvements, waste minimization and pollution prevention, and productivity improvements 26 Participating Schools with over 25 years of experience nationwide

Participating Universities National assessment coverage with 150 mile coverage Lehigh University

Became an DOE-IAC Center in September 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. Lehigh University IAC

Eligibility for Assessment.... Companies with Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) 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.

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

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

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.

Typical Assessment Report

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 Benefits of IAC Assessments

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…

Questions & Answers Lehigh University IAC Director Dr. S. Neti (610) Contact LUIAC!