ITAC Center of the Year: 2012
The University of Delaware Industrial Assessment Center (DL-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 272 | Assessments |
| 2,231 | Recommendations |
| 3.07 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $49.47 | million Cost Savings* |
| 130 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Related Papers & Publications
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency, ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES-FuelCell 2014-6386, 2014
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Optimized Optical Structures for Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System,, American Solar Energy Society Solar 2014, 2014
E. Gomez-Luna, G. Aponte, J. Pleite, C. Duarte, K. Goossen, Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Power Transformers based on Transient Signals Analysis using Wavelet Transform, 2013 International Conference on Power Systems Transients, 2013
Noteworthy Feedback
"Hi Keith and the UD Team,
Just wanted to send a quick but huge thank you for the comprehensive energy audit you and your students completed again here."
- Source: 11/04/2025
"We greatly appreciate the time you and your team spent at both of our facilities, it was a great experience, and I learned a lot!"
- Source: Eric Hutchinson, Purchasing Manager, Allan Myers, 01/22/2025
"You have an excellent group of students, and I appreciate their effort."
- Source: John Hillard, Corporate EHS Director, Lindsey Precast, 02/05/2025
Assessment - Case Studies
Papers & Publications
2014
2 Papers / Publications
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency, ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES-FuelCell 2014-6386 | University of Delaware ITAC
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Optimized Optical Structures for Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System,, American Solar Energy Society Solar 2014 | University of Delaware ITAC
2013
1 Papers / Publications
E. Gomez-Luna, G. Aponte, J. Pleite, C. Duarte, K. Goossen, Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Power Transformers based on Transient Signals Analysis using Wavelet Transform, 2013 International Conference on Power Systems Transients | University of Delaware ITAC
2012
1 Papers / Publications
Duarte, C.; Delmar, P. ; Goossen, K.W. ; Barner, K. ; Gomez-Luna, E., Non-intrusive load monitoring based on switching voltage transients and wavelet transforms,, Future of Instrumentation International Workshop (FIIW) | University of Delaware ITAC
2011
1 Papers / Publications
Goossen, K. and Wetzel, A, Application of Radiant Barriers to Reduce Heat Loss in Process Equipment, SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0322 | University of Delaware ITAC
Noteworthy Feedback
"The savings you uncovered are significant and the entire process helped to show our staff how helpful a fresh perspective can be. Keep up the good work."
- Source: Paul Baker, President, Trap Rock Industries, 12/17/2024
"Keith, Thanks to you and your team for this energy audit and recommendations with significant savings attached. I really appreciate your time and effort."
- Source: Kevin Ralg, Director of Compliance, Stanley Engineering, 11/16/2023
"Hi Keith and the UD Team,
Just wanted to send a quick but huge thank you for the comprehensive energy audit you and your students completed again here."
- Source: 11/04/2025
"Thank you very much for your energy assessment. This is valuable work all around; for us for the potential energy savings, and for the students for training... more"
- Source: Raymond Hunce, Research Associate, Lifoam Industries, 10/02/2014
"Thanks Keith. We really appreciate your efforts. One of those chillers has been a lemon since new. The one on the east side. If that’s the one showing... more"
- Source: Dan Huthwaite, Plant Manager, Collins Aerospace, 08/13/2024
"The report is excellent, and the entire crew did an outstanding job. I appreciate the efforts of all and immediate corrections that were made to help us save... more"
- Source: Gary M. Coppola, Journal Register Offset, 08/01/2014
"Thank You for all of your time and expertise."
- Source: Randy Hartzell, Plant Controller, Graham Packaging, 06/30/2021
"Hi Keith, Attached is the completed form. Many of the projects are on our Capital Improvement Plan and will be implemented in upcoming years. Thanks again for... more"
- Source: Dominic D;Orazio, Regional Operations Engineer, Wilmington WWTP, 02/29/2024
"You have an excellent group of students, and I appreciate their effort."
- Source: John Hillard, Corporate EHS Director, Lindsey Precast, 02/05/2025
"Great findings Keith! My favorite was using the RO reject stream for cooling tower make up water. Big financial savings and over 3 million gallons of water... more"
- Source: Brandi Collignon, Environmental Affairs Sr Manager, Coca Cola, 01/17/2023
Contact Center
| Center Director | Keith Goossen |
| goossen@udel.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (302) 831-0210 |
| Fax # | 1 (302) 831-4316 |
| Mailing Address |
University of Delaware 140 Evans Hall Newark, DE 19716 |
| Other | Fiona Foss |
| Other | Priscila Barbosa |
| Assistant Director | Ralph Nigro |
| Other | Robert Schmidt |
University of Delaware has trained 130 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Delaware since
2007.
The 64 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 64 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.