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.
| 298 | Assessments |
| 2,595 | Recommendations |
| 3.98 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $62.45 | million Cost Savings* |
| 71 | Students Trained |
University of Miami also coordinates
a Satellite IAC Center
at:
University of Turabo
Center Related News
President Obama toured the
February 24, 2012
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
2017
2 Papers / Publications
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
"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
"At Sun Hydraulics we’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
Contact Center
Website
| Center Director | Dr. Shihab Asfour |
|---|---|
| sasfour@miami.edu | |
| Phone # | +1 305-284-2367 |
| Fax # | +1 305-284-4040 |
| Mailing Address |
1251 Memorial Drive 268 McArthur Engineering Building Coral Gables, FL 33146 |
| Assistant Director | Dr. Ramin Moghaddass |
|---|---|
| Other | Dr. Jason Grant |
| Other | Dr. Amaury Malave |
| Other | Dr. Jose Almodovar |
| Other | Ian Gutierrez |
University of Miami has
trained 71 students
The following students have participated in IAC assessments
with University of Miami since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 33 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 33 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aaron Tarjan
Abdulkader Hanbazazah
Abdullah Alajmi
Adham Suliman
Ahmad Seyfi
Ahmed Abdulaal
Ahmed Alsowayigh
Alexander Limia
Alexandra Bonilla
Andre Andrade
Anika Morris
Antonio Reyes
Barbara Millet
Behzad M. Dogahe
Brandon Charette
Bruna Cossengue
Craig Kronberg
Craig Thompson
Daniel Bolis
Daniel Ruggiero
Deger Ozkaramanli
Diego Cusco
Eeyad Al-Ahmadi
Elias Ealsadi
Eric Rui Chen
Faisal Abuljadayel
Gabriela Cabrera
German Rueda
Giro Samale
Hanzala Siddiq
Henry Locher
Jaime Buitrago
Jason Grant
Joel Zahlan
Jose David Rodriguez
Juan Felipe Ariza
Juan Saenz
Kaustubh Phalak
Keun Lee
Kevin Roman
Khalid Chaar
Koosha Kiamehr
Louy Malaikah
Mariah Szpunar
Maxim Hinds-Hew
Mesut Avci
Michael Caballero
Mohamed Madbouly
Molly Marohl
Mortiz Koeppenkastrop-Lueker
Olivier Jean-Francois
Omar Howeedy
Patricia Gomez-Acevedo
Pinaki Chakraborty
Rafael Hernandez
Randall Schwartz
Rembo Li
Roberto Azuaje
Roderick Daniels
Saad Asfour
Sam Mathew Cheruvathoor
Sayan Maity
Seana Sicher
Shane Kemeny
Sonila Cami
Tatayanna Cox-Taylor
Thomas Ryba
Tomas Cacicedo
Ulises Perez
Zaid Khammash
Zaid Roushdy
Apply for an IAC Assessment
Specific Eligibility
Requirements*:
Final client selection is left to the discretion of the individual IAC center.
Requirements*:
- Must be a US Manufacturer
- Yearly Energy Bills:
- Greater than $100,000
- Less than $2,500,000
- Within 150 miles of an IAC
Final client selection is left to the discretion of the individual IAC center.