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
"Thanks Keith, all very good recommendations."
- Source: Toby Boyd, General Manager, Pemco Lighting Products, 12/15/2020
"Will do Keith, I haven’t had a chance to review thoroughly yet but I know that Chris has already been implementing suggestions from it. I do appreciate you... more"
- Source: Kyle Long, Corporate EHS Director, Rea Magnet Wire, 11/13/2023
"Thank you Keith and your team for the energy assessment you conducted at our 21 Commerce Street facility. We greatly appreciate your work."
- Source: Jane Koetitz, CFO, Wonder Meats, 10/29/2024
"Thank you and your team for coming out. We will review these recommendations and plan improvements moving forward."
- Source: Matt Tucker, Plant Manager, Ensinger Grenloch, Inc., 09/22/2023
"Thank you, Keith, and UD team! Agilent Appreciates! Very fast summarized results Keith! Impressive."
- Source: Kevin Flach, Plant Manager, Agilent, 08/18/2023
"I appreciate the quick turnaround. I will review and get back to you with any questions."
- Source: Brooke Kinney Jr., Plant Manager, Thermoplastic Processes, 08/18/2021
"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
"Thanks to you and your team for such a thorough audit. I’m very impressed with the process and expect that we will implement most if not all of the... more"
- Source: Ralph Wood, Interstate Connecting Components, 08/01/2014
"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.