IAC: University of Miami

IAC Center of Excellence: 2013

The University of Miami Industrial Assessment Center (MI-IAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.

375	Assessments
3,123	Recommendations
5.78	Tbtu Energy Saving*
$78.28	million Cost Savings*
136	Students Trained

*Recommended Savings

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University of Miami also coordinates a Satellite IAC Center at:

University of Turabo

President Obama visits Miami IAC Center

In February 2012, President Obama highlighted the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) as a smart and important piece of the administration's "all-of-the-above" approach to domestic energy sources.

President Obama said, "We're taking a step that will make it easier for companies to save money by investing in energy solutions that have been proven here at the University of Miami -- new lighting systems; advanced heating and cooling systems that can lower a company's energy bills and make them more competitive."

Related Papers & Publications

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2017

3 Papers / Publications

Ahmed Abdulaal, Ramin Moghaddass, Shihab Asfour, " Two-stage discrete-continuous multi-objective load optimization: An industrial consumer utility approach to demand response,", Applied Energy,

Jaime B., Asfour S., " Short-Term Forecasting of Electric Loads Using Nonlinear Autoregressive Artificial Neural Networks with Exogenous Vector Inputs,", Energies, | doi:10.3390/en10010040

Ahmed, A., Asfour, S., " A Fuzzy Genetic Algorithm Classifier: The Impact of Time-Series Load Data Temporal Dimension on Classification Performance,", Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA), 2016 15th IEEE International Conference on, Anaheim, CA, 18-20 Dec. 2016 , | doi: 10.1109/ICMLA.2016.0190

2016

2 Papers / Publications

Ahmed, A., Asfour, S., " A Linear Optimization Based Controller Method for Real-Time Load Shifting in Industrial and Commercial Buildings,", Energy and Buildings, January, | doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.10.046

Ahmed A., Cintuglu M., Asfour S., Mohammed O., " Solving the Multi-Variant EV Routing Problem Incorporating V2G and G2V Options,", IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, September, | doi:10.1109/TTE.2016.2614385

2015

4 Papers / Publications

Ahmed, A., Buitrago, J.H., Asfour, S., " Load Pattern Classification: A Hybrid Approach,", International Symposium on Advances in Power and Energy Systems, Marina del Rey, California, October,

Zahlan, J., " A multi-objective approach for determining optimal air compressor location in a manufacturing facility,", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 35, 176-190, April,

Zahlan, J., " Optimization of Air Compressor Location and Capacity to Improve Energy Efficiency and Performance in Manufacturing Facilities,", Doctoral Dissertation, Miama, Florida,

Jaime B., Abdulaal A., Asfour S., " ELECTRIC LOAD PATTERN CLASSIFICATION USING PARAMETER ESTIMATION, CLUSTERING AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS,", nternational Journal of Power and Energy Systems, | doi:10.2316/Journal.203.2015.4.203-6216

2014

3 Papers / Publications

Grant, J., Eltoukhy, M., Asfour, S., " Short-Term Electrical Peak Demand Forecasting in a Large Government Building Using a Developed Real-Time Energy Monitoring System and Artificial Neural Network,", Energies, Vol 7, 1935-1953,

Zahlan, J., Avci, M., Asfour, S., " A New Approach for Determining Optimal Air Compressor Location in A Manufacturing Facility to Increase Energy Efficiency,", Thirty-Sixth Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May,

Grant, J., " Short-term Peak Demand Forecasting Using an Artificial Neural Network with Controlled Peak Demand Through Intelligent Electical Load,", Doctoral Dissertation, Miama, Florida,

2013

3 Papers / Publications

Avci, M., Erkoc, A., Rahmani, Asfour, S., " Model Predictive HVAC Load Control in Buildings Using Real-Time Electricity Pricing,", Energy and Buildings, Vol 60, 199-209,

Avci, M., " Demand Response-Enabled Model Predictive HVAC Load Control in Buildings Using Real-Time Electricity Pricing,", Doctoral Dissertation, Miama, Florida,

Saenz, J., " Simulation-Based Optimization for Integrated Electric Utility Resource Planning and Deployment,", Doctoral Dissertation, Miama, Florida,

2012

2 Papers / Publications

Avci, M., Erkoc, M., Asfour, S.S., " Residential HVAC Load Control Strategy in Real-time Electricity Pricing Environment,", Energytech, May,

Saenz, J., Celik, N., Asfour, S., Son, Y., " Electric Utility Resource Planning using Continous-Discrete Modular Simulation and Optimization,", Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol 63, 671-694,

Noteworthy Feedback

"At Sun Hydraulics weâ€™ve always had continued efforts to improve upon our use of energy consumption. The assessments provided by the University of Miami Industrial Assessment Center indeed helped us by focusing on how Sun Hydraulics uses energy and what programs/projects would help us better manage our energy usage. I was impressed with the professional ability of each member of team from Miami. They literally rolled up their sleeves and collected data needed for their assessments. Each assessment was presented with the appropriate analysis. It is now up to Sun Hydraulics to use the data presented. Thanks again to your team. "

- Source: Jim Bryington, Facility Manager, Sun Hydraulics Corporation, 11/13/2015

"Thank you so much for the follow up on the Energy Assessment for our facility. This comprehensive program to reduce waste and reduce energy was extremely helpful to us. We understand the importance of this very well prepared and detailed report. We are in the process of implementing some of the recommendations, and prioritizing them as projects for the future. We as a company are always working on continuous improvement. As we check off our list the projects we set forth to complete this year. We will add some of the recommendations you made spilling over to next year. Once again thank your team for the great job and professionalism in preparing such a practical and comprehensive report. We appreciate you all! Thank You! "

- Source: Juan Roque, Vice President, Vista Color Corp, 09/11/2015

Contact Center Center Website

Center Director	Dr. Ramin Moghaddass
Email	ramin@miami.edu
Phone #	+13052849505
Fax #	+13052844040
Mailing Address	1251 Memorial Drive 268 McArthur Engineering Building Coral Gables, FL 33146

Assistant Director	Jaime Buitrago

University of Miami has trained 136 students

The following students have participated in IAC assessments with University of Miami since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 43 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.

Aaron Tarjan

Abdelrahman Tarek Amer

Abdulkader Hanbazazah

Abdullah Alajmi

Adham Suliman

Adrea Silva Lindsey

Adrian Cartegena

Ahmad Seyfi

Ahmed Abdulaal

Ahmed Alsowayigh

Ahmed Mohamed

Alex Kuestermann

Alexander Limia

Alexandra Bonilla

Alvaro Garcia

Andre Andrade

Andrea Valenzuela Garcia

Anika Morris

Anthony Rodriguez

Antonio Reyes

Barbara Millet

Behzad M. Dogahe

Benjamin Santiago

Brandon Charette

Brianne Bunjowski

Bruna Cossengue

Charlotte Bowditch

Craig Kronberg

Craig Thompson

Cristian Ruiz

Dalia Benchimol

Daniel Bolis

Daniel Ruggiero

Daniela Martinez

David Cortes

Deger Ozkaramanli

Diego Cusco

Dylan Azuelos

Edwin Vega Hiraldo

Eeyad Al-Ahmadi

Elias Ealsadi

Elikem Tettey-Tamaklo

Emmanuel Martínez

Enes Erkoc

Eric Rui Chen

Estefan Medina

Faisal Abuljadayel

Feiran Xu

Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriela Cabrera

German Rueda

Giro Samale

Hanzala Siddiq

Harry Santiago

Hassan Bitar

Henry Locher

Hiba Benkhye

Hussein Bitar

Ibrahim Ahmed

Isabel Perna

Jacobo Saldarriaga

Jaime Buitrago

Jason Grant

Javier Martinez Santiago

Jean Gonzalez

Jeffery Borres Martinez

Jesus Jimenez

Joel Zahlan

John Gonzalez

Jonathan Hernandez

Jorge Guzman

Jorge Torres

Jose David Rodriguez

Jose Mojica

Jose Pomes

Juan Felipe Ariza

Juan Jose Montanez

Juan Medina

Juan Saenz

Katherine Carrasquillo

Kaustubh Phalak

Keun Lee

Kevin Figueroa

Kevin Roman

Kevin Rosado

Khalid Chaar

Koosha Kiamehr

Lamis Amer

Louy Malaikah

Luis Rodriguez

Mariah Szpunar

Maxim Hinds-Hew

Melvin Nunez

Mesut Avci

Michael Caballero

Mohamed Madbouly

Molly Marohl

Mortiz Koeppenkastrop-Lueker

Nicknan Hajjar

Nicolas Oberndorder

Noor Rifai

Olga Elizabeth Jumbo Sanchez

Olivier Jean-Francois

Omar Howeedy

Oscar de Jesus

Patricia Gomez-Acevedo

Pinaki Chakraborty

Rafael Hernandez

Randall Schwartz

Rembo Li

Ricardo Rodriguez Ramirez

Ricardo Rosa

Ricardo Valentin

Robert Rivera

Roberto Azuaje

Roderick Daniels

Saad Asfour

Saleh Shaiban

Sam Mathew Cheruvathoor

Saud Boujarwah

Sayan Maity

Seana Sicher

Shane Kemeny

Sonila Cami

Stephany Santana Garcia

Steven Lopez

Tameem Ismail

Tatayanna Cox-Taylor

Thomas Ryba

Tomas Cacicedo

Ulises Perez

Wilantony Vázquez

Xavier Collazo Fernandez

Yang Bai

Zaid Khammash

Zaid Roushdy

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Specific Eligibility Requirements*:

Must be a US Manufacturer
Yearly Energy Bills:
- Greater than $100,000
- Less than $2,500,000
Within 150 miles of an IAC

*For special cases, certain requirements may be waived.

Final client selection is left to the discretion of the individual IAC center.

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