ITAC Center of the Year: 2011
Student Research Award Winner: 2012, 2019, 2023
The University of Alabama Industrial Assessment Center (UA-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 323 | Assessments |
| 2,166 | Recommendations |
| 6.56 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $55.98 | million Cost Savings* |
| 150 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Recent Case Studies
Related Papers & Publications
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Keith Woodbury, Forooza Samadi, Joseph Carpenter, Band Heater Heat Flux Characterization Using Inverse Heat Conduction Problem Models, ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064731, 2024
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Forooza Samadi, Josh Losole, Joseph Carpenter, Strategic Evaluation of Sustainable Practices for HVAC Systems in Small- and Medium- Sized U.S. Manufacturers, ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065961, 2024
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Forooza Samadi, Keith Woodbury, Joseph Carpenter, Flow Measurement Through Machine Learning: A Novel Non-Intrusive Volumetric Flow Meter, ASME 2024 Heat Transfer Summer Conference | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2024-130949, 2024
Assessment - Case Studies
Papers & Publications
2024
3 Papers / Publications
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Forooza Samadi, Keith Woodbury, Joseph Carpenter, Flow Measurement Through Machine Learning: A Novel Non-Intrusive Volumetric Flow Meter, ASME 2024 Heat Transfer Summer Conference | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2024-130949 | University of Alabama ITAC
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Forooza Samadi, Josh Losole, Joseph Carpenter, Strategic Evaluation of Sustainable Practices for HVAC Systems in Small- and Medium- Sized U.S. Manufacturers, ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065961 | University of Alabama ITAC
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Keith Woodbury, Forooza Samadi, Joseph Carpenter, Band Heater Heat Flux Characterization Using Inverse Heat Conduction Problem Models, ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064731 | University of Alabama ITAC
2023
1 Papers / Publications
Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva, Keith Woodbury, Forooza Samadi, Joseph Carpenter, Heat Flux Characterization From a Band Heater to Pipe Using Inverse Heat Conduction Problem Method, ASME 2023 Heat Transfer Summer Conference | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2023-107361 | University of Alabama ITAC
2020
3 Papers / Publications
Kincaid, K. and MacPhee, D.,, Numerical Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Wells Turbine with Flexible Blades, Journal of Energy Resources Technology | University of Alabama ITAC
Mahmud, R., Erguvan, M., MacPhee, D.W, Performance of Closed Loop Venturi Aspirated Aeration System: Experimental Study and Numerical Analysis with Discrete Bubble Model, Water | University of Alabama ITAC
Forooza Samadi, Keith A. Woodbury, James V. Beck, Analytical solution for partial heating on the exterior of the pipe with application to measuring fluid flow rate,, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 159 | doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.120146 | University of Alabama ITAC
2018
1 Papers / Publications
Joseph Carpenter,, Keith A. Woodbury, Zheng O'Neill, Using change-point and Gaussian process models to create baseline energy models in industrial facilities: A comparison, Applied Energy, March | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.01.043 | University of Alabama ITAC
2017
1 Papers / Publications
Golden, Allyson; Woodbury, Keith; Carpenter, Joseph; O'Neill, Zheng, Change point and degree day baseline regression models in industrial facilities, Energy & Buildings, Vol. 144, p30-42, 2017 | University of Alabama ITAC
2016
1 Papers / Publications
Zhao, Zilai, Energy performance estimation of cooling towers, M.S. Thesis, The University of Alabama Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2016 | University of Alabama ITAC
2015
1 Papers / Publications
Chua, Ming Han, Experimental investigation of inlet air temperature on input power in an oil-flooded rotary screw air compressor, M. S. Thesis, The University of Alabama Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2015 | University of Alabama ITAC
2013
6 Papers / Publications
Najafi, H., and Woodbury, K. A., Optimization of a Cooling System Based on Peltier Effect for Photovoltaic Cells, Solar Energy (2013), pp. 152-160 | University of Alabama ITAC
Czél, B., Woodbury, K. A, Woolley, J. W., and Gróf, G., Analysis of Parameter Estimation Possibilities of the Thermal Contact Resistance Using the Laser Flash Method with Two-layer Specimens, International Journal of Thermophysics, Oct 2013, Vol. 34 Issue 10, p1993-2008 | University of Alabama ITAC
Najafi, Hamidreza and Woodbury, K. A., Modeling and Analysis of Combined Photovoltaic- Thermoelectric Power Generation System, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135, 031013 (2013) | University of Alabama ITAC
Preston, D. J., and Woodbury, K. A., Cost-Benefit Analysis of Retrofit of Industrial High Intensity Discharge Lighting with Energy-Saving Alternatives, Energy Efficiency, vol. 6 issue 2 May 2013, p. 255 – 269 | University of Alabama ITAC
Najafi, H., Woodbury, K. A., Keltner, N. R., and Beck, J. V., Real-time measurement of Heat Flux by Directional Flame Thermometers using Filter Form IHCP Method, 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov 10-14, 2013. | University of Alabama ITAC
Barringer, Frank Leonard, Industrial energy systems and assessment opportunities, M. S. Thesis, The University of Alabama Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2013 | University of Alabama ITAC
2012
2 Papers / Publications
Najafi, Hamidreza and Woodbury, K. A., Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Panels in Alabama Area Using Tracking, Concentration and Cooling, ASME 2012 Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, USA, 41091 | University of Alabama ITAC
Moynihan, G.P. and Triantifilu, D., Energy Savings for a Manufacturing Facility Using Building Simulation Modeling, Engineering Management Journal, 24:73-84, 2012 | University of Alabama ITAC
2006
1 Papers / Publications
Fonseca, D.J., Bisen, K., Midkiff, C.K. and Moynihan, G.P., An Expert System for Lighting Energy Management in Public School Facilities, Expert Systems 23: 194-211, 2006 | University of Alabama ITAC
Contact Center
| Center Director | Joseph Carpenter |
| jcarpenter@ua.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (205) 348-2615 |
| Fax # | 1 (205) 348-6419 |
| Mailing Address |
277 Hardaway Hall 401 Seventh Avenue/Box 870276 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 |
| Assistant Director | Forooza Samadi |
| Assistant Director | Keith A. Woodbury |
| Assistant Director | Sean Amini |
University of Alabama has trained 150 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Alabama since
2007.
The 60 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 60 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
| Aaron Cossey |
| Aaron Henry |
| Adam Roget |
| Addison Rush |
| Alan Hewitt |
| Alec Brierty |
| Alex Witkowski |
| Alexis Opperman |
| Allie Barnes |
| Allie Cemalovic |
| Allyson Golden |
| André Farnet Jr. |
| Andrew Helfenstein |
| Andrew Johnson |
| Andrew Seay |
| Andy Cloyd |
| Anna Turner |
| Ashley Randolph |
| Austin Lynch |
| Autumn D Minyard |
| Ben Poirier |
| Blair Clinton |
| Braeden Duwa |
| Brandon Black |
| Brandon Russell |
| Brett Pennington |
| Bryson Rogers |
| Byron Randall |
| Carl Breidenich |
| Charles Wilson |
| Chase Wilkerson |
| Chris Odom |
| Christian Austin |
| Colby McNorton |
| Cory Thomas |
| Crystal Elworth |
| Dan Dannelley |
| Dan Mitchell |
| Dan Preston |
| Daniel Hunkler |
| Daniel Lauer |
| David A Bishop |
| David Leech |
| David Owen |
| David Reeves |
| Dimos Trianafillu |
| Drew McAdory |
| Drew Tucker |
| Edward Bogdanowicz |
| Elizabeth Gabberty |
| Ford Etheridge |
| Forooza Samadi |
| Grace Foltz |
| Hamid Najafi |
| Hunter Haldimann |
| Jake Davis |
| Jamarius Keith |
| James ODwyer |
| Jared Stokes |
| Jenna Cook |
| Jennifer Kubisch |
| Jimmy Clockey |
| John Lindley |
| Jordan Bagwell |
| Joseph Carpenter |
| Joseph Chappell |
| Josh Kavanaugh |
| Josh Losole |
| Josh McCoskey |
| Julie M Warchol |
| Justin Hill |
| Katelyn Heglas |
| Kellis Kincaid |
| Kelsey Dunn |
| Kyle Zimmerman |
| Kyran Smithson |
| Laramie Cook |
| Laura Haynes Holifield |
| Lauren Carter |
| Lee McNorton |
| Lindsey Horton |
| Lindsey Martin |
| Logan Newcomb |
| Luke Kreutzer |
| Marc Sano |
| Mariah Louderback |
| Mark Dano |
| Mark Mueller |
| Mary Kendrick |
| Matt Oglesby |
| Matthew Heubach |
| Matthew Lewis |
| Meredith Osborne |
| Ming Han Chua |
| Monical Tubbs |
| Nathan Amos |
| Nicholas Larsen |
| Nicholas Palya |
| Nick Reed |
| Nicole Angel |