Implementation Grant Funding Opportunity Open
IMPORTANT: The grant program operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time, with quarterly reviews.
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Implementation Grant Funding Opportunity Open
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received IAC or Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership assessments between 2018 and 2024, can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations up 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.
*See Full Grant Solicitation for full qualification and selection details.
Student Research Award Winner: 2012, 2019, 2023
The San Diego State University Industrial Assessment Center (SD-IAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 650 | Assessments |
| 5,062 | Recommendations |
| 8.54 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $122.67 | million Cost Savings* |
| 153 | Students Trained |
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
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Zevenhoven R., Beyene A.,
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Exergy of Nano-Particulate Materials,
International Journal of Thermodynamics,
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SD-IAC
Zaviani D., Venturini M., Beyene A.,
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Comparison of a single screw and scroll expander under part-load conditions for low-grade heat recovery ORC systems,
ICAE2014,
Taiwan,
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SD-IAC
Firat C., Beyene A,
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Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens, and fiber transport, Energy,
The International Journal, Energy 41 (2012) 271-277,
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SD-IAC
Assessment - Case Studies
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2014
3 Papers / Publications
Zevenhoven R., Beyene A.,
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Exergy of Nano-Particulate Materials,
International Journal of Thermodynamics,
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SD-IAC
Zaviani D., Venturini M., Beyene A.,
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Comparison of a single screw and scroll expander under part-load conditions for low-grade heat recovery ORC systems,
ICAE2014,
Taiwan,
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SD-IAC
Firat C., Beyene A,
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Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens, and fiber transport, Energy,
The International Journal, Energy 41 (2012) 271-277,
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SD-IAC
2013
11 Papers / Publications
Shahinfard S., Beyene A.,
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Regression comparison of organic working mediums for low grade heat recovery operating on Rankine cycle,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., Muleta K.M.,
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Water Extraction, Ground Thermal Loss, and Land Subsidence: are Geothermal-plants Sustainable?,
Proceedings of ECOS, 24rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
China,
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SD-IAC
Zevenhoven R., Beyene A.,
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Exergy of nano-particulate materials,
Proceedings of ECOS, 24rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
China,
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SD-IAC
Shahinfard S., Beyene A.,
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Selection of organic working mediums using regression analysis,
Proceedings of ECOS, 24rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
China,
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SD-IAC
Stiber B., Beyene A.,
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Towards Integrating Desalination and Wave Energy Conversion Technologies,
Proceedings of ECOS, 24rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
China,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A.,
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Sustainability of Underground Water and Energy Extraction,
European Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment,
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SD-IAC
MacPhee D., Beyene A,
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Fluid-Structure of a Morphing Symmetrical Wind Turbine Blade Subjected to Variable Load,
International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 37, Issue 1, pages 69–79,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., Zevenhoven R.,
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Thermodynamics of Climate Change,
Int. J. of Global Warming, Vol. 5, No. 1,
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SD-IAC
Krawczyk P., Beyene A., MacPhee D.,
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Two-Dimensional Fluid Structure Interaction of a Morphed Wind Turbine Blade,
Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com).,
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SD-IAC
Ziviani D., Beyene A., Venturini M,
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Design, analysis and optimization of a Micro-CHP ORC system for ultra-low grade heat recovery,
J. Energy Resour. Technol. 136(1), 011602,
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SD-IAC
MacPhee D., Beyene A.,
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Recent Advances in Rotor Design of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines,
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SD-IAC
2012
5 Papers / Publications
Beyene A, Hochman J.,
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the CHP Experience in California: Inputs from the Field,
International Energy and Sustainability Conference 2012, Shaping the Future Through Smart Grid Technologies,
Farmingdale, NY,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., MacPhee D., Zevenhoven R.,
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Anthropogenic Heat and Exergy Balance of the Atmosphere,
Proceedings of ECOS, 24rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
Italy,
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SD-IAC
Ziviani D., Beyene A., Venturini M,
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Development and Validation of an Advanced Simulation Model for ORC-Based System,
Proceedings of IMECE 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition,
Houston, Texas,
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SD-IAC
Garoma T., Khaled B. M., and Beyene A.,
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Comparative Resource Analyses for Ethanol Produced from Corn and Sugarcane in Different Climatic Zones,
Journal of Energy Research, Volume 36, Issue 10, pages 1065-1076,
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SD-IAC
Ziviani D., Beyene A., Venturini M,
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Application of an Advanced Simulation Model to a Micro-CHP ORC-Based System for Ultra-Low Grade Heat Recovery,
Proceedings of IMECE 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition,
Houston, Texas,
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SD-IAC
2011
5 Papers / Publications
MacPhee D., Beyene A.,
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A flexible turbine blade for passive blade pitch control in wind turbines,
The Power Engineering and Automation Conference,
China,
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SD-IAC
MacPhee D., Beyene A.,
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Assessing the Stall Characteristics of a Flexible Blade: A 2D Computational Study,
World Engineers Convention,
Italy,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., Garoma T., MacPhee D.,
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Integrated Design of Solar and Algae Plant,
SET2011, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies,
Turkey,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., MacPhee D.,
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Integrating Wind and Wave Energy Conversion,
2nd International Conference on Electrical and Control Engineering,
China,
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SD-IAC
Zevenhoven R., Beyene, A.,
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The Impact of Waste Heat Rejection on Global Warming Greenhouse Gas Emissions or of Heat-up of the Surrounding by Power Plants,
Energy, Volume 36: 6,
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SD-IAC
2010
5 Papers / Publications
Krawczyk P., Beyene A.,
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Two-dimensional fluid structure interaction of a morphed wind turbine blade,
23rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
Serbia,
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SD-IAC
Malavolta M, Beyene A., Venturini M.,
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Experimental Implementation of a Micro-Scale ORC-Based CHP System for Domestic Applications,
, Proceedings of ASME 2010, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition,
Canada,
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SD-IAC
Firat C., Beyene A.,
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Optical filters, concentrators, and fiber transmitters for PV energy conversion,
Proceedings of ECOS 2010, 23rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation, and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
Switzerland,
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SD-IAC
Puterbaugh M., Beyene, A.,
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Parametric Dependence of a Morphing Wind Turbine Blade on Material Elasticity,
Energy 36 (1) (2011), pp. 466–474,
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SD-IAC
Hoogedoorn E., Jacobs G., Beyene A.,
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Aero-elastic Behavior of a Flexible Blade for Wind Turbine Application: A 2D Computational Study,
Energy, Volume 35, Issue 2,
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SD-IAC
2009
6 Papers / Publications
Talom L. T., Beyene A.,
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Heat Recovery from Automotive Engine,
Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 29, 2-3,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., Peffley J.,
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Constructal Theory, Adaptive Motion and Their Theoretical Application to Low Speed Turbine Design,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Energy Engineering,
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SD-IAC
MacPhee D., Dincer I., Beyene A.,
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Energy and Exergy Analyses of the Charging Process in Encapsulated Ice Thermal Energy Storage systems,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A., Mangalekar D.,
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Part-load performance of twist-coupled flexible turbine blade at low Reynolds number,
Proceedings of ECOS 2009, 22nd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation, and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
Brazil,
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SD-IAC
Zevenhoven R., Beyene A.,
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Global warming: a result of greenhouse gas emissions or of heat-up of the surroundings by power PLANTS,
Proceedings of ECOS 2009, 22nd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation, and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems,
Brazil,
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SD-IAC
Beyene A.,
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Energy Efficiency Opportunities, for the Industrial Sector, IAC Experience, Association of Energy Engineers,
West Coast Energy Management Congress,
Long Beach, CA,
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SD-IAC
| Center Director | Dr. Asfaw Beyene |
|---|---|
| abeyene@sdsu.edu | |
| Phone # | +16195947143 |
| Fax # | +16195943599 |
| Mailing Address |
5500 Campanile Dr. San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Assistant Director | Dr. Joaquin Camacho |
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San Diego State University has trained 153 students
The following students have participated in IAC assessments with San Diego State University since
2003, when student name tracking began.
The 44 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 44 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aaron Armour
Abdullah Alani
Abi Daniel
Adam C Bolduc
Akasha Kaur Khalsa
Alberto Ricciulli
Alex Davila
Allen Ugalde
Aman Khippal
Amanda willis
Amandeep Singh
Amanuel Matias
Amber Ritchey
Amol Mehta
Amrutesh Vyas
Anderson Michael
Andrea Danner
Andrew Bache
Andrew Benedict-Philipp
Andrey Elgin
Annika Moman
Anthony Sclafani
Ara
Aron Daria
Ayman Battikhi
Ben Sadoff
Biruck Halefom
Brandon Winsatt
Brandon Zozula
Brayden Butler
Brian Stiber
Bryce Alan Horton
Calab schutty
Calum Thompson
Carlos Valdez
Carlos-Jose Andallo
Cesar Ocampo
Charles Morales
Chase Duncan
Chaz Bruckman
Chisom Nnoka
Chris Goulet
Chris Olmsted
Clement Hoang Luu
Crosby Johnson
Cyrus Ashtari
Dana Purviance
Daniel Traugott
Daniel Verga
Daniela Cantor
Daniela Ramirez
David MacPhee
David Mcphee
David Richards
Denver Schutz
Donovan Orozco
Dylan Zaldivar
Edgar Diaz
Eduardo Vera
Edwin Orduño
Enes Basbug
Ericson Navarro
Erin Moore
Fadi Bejjani
Fatih Buyuksonmez
Felipe Batista
Frankie Gotte
Freddy Ghosn
Garrett Yee
Helena Rodriguez
Hoang Do
Ibrahim Bukhari
Igor Krasheninikov
Ilan Perfecto
Iliana Douraghi
Ilias Ybarra
Jack Lucas
Jacob Bishop
Jacob Martinez
Jaedan Ford
Jason Knight
Javier Morales
Jeremy Brunnenmeyer
Jerico Lantacon
Jhon Woolsey
Joe Stephens
John Wolsley
Jonathan Butbul
Jorge Balvaneda
Joseph Chu
Joseph Morales
Justine Gamba
Karajo Kafka
Kaylin Sabado
Ken Anderson
Kenny Liljestrom
Kevin Bautista
Kevin Branderhorst
Kevin Cruz
Keyu Dhingani
Khristine Avendano
Kolton Nevins
Long Sun
Luis Solano
Luke Hedberg
Mahdi Zare Malek Abad
Marcel Stueer
Marco Sanchez
Marshall Noble
Mehraj Khawaja
Michael Soda
Michael Swienton3
Michele Mari
Mike Tam
Nelson Acosta
Nicholas Bonse
Nicole Kennard
Oli Bachie
Oliver Casillas
Padilla Cayetano
Raphael Kroupa
Robert Severson
Ryan Klumph
Ryan Miller
Ryan Scurlock
Ryan Thordson
Ryan Toca
Said Kiar
Sam Delaney
Samantha Guerra
Sarp Sekeroglu
Sean Alexander
Sean Brennan
Sean Dapiran
Sepideh Shahinfard
Serenity Richardson
Seyed Vahid Jamal
Stephany Vale
Tammi Ho
Tano Padilla
Thalita Fontes
Tolga Yetis
Varinder Singh
Venezia Osuna
Vijay Kumar
Will Childers
William Wesner
Willy Hua
Youseff Elkassis
Zach Hamber
Zachary Conte
Zachary Fruehe
Ziad Hassoun