IAC: University of Alabama

IAC Center of the Year: 2011

Student Research Award Winner: 2012, 2019, 2023

The University of Alabama Industrial Assessment Center (UA-IAC) 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
9.52	Tbtu Energy Saving*
$55.98	million Cost Savings*
150	Students Trained

*Recommended Savings

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Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:

Energy Minor

Recent Case Studies

Small Lumber Mill Finds Big Energy Savings

Energy Efficient Lighting: Towards a Brighter Future

Compressed Air Savings: Less is More

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Related Papers & Publications

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2024

3 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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

2020

3 Papers / Publications

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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

Kincaid, K. and MacPhee, D.,, " Numerical Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Wells Turbine with Flexible Blades, Journal of Energy Resources Technology, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

2016

1 Papers / Publications

Zhao, Zilai, " Energy performance estimation of cooling towers, M.S. Thesis, The University of Alabama Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2016, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

2013

6 Papers / Publications

Barringer, Frank Leonard, " Industrial energy systems and assessment opportunities, M. S. Thesis, The University of Alabama Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2013, | UA-IAC

Najafi, H., and Woodbury, K. A., " Optimization of a Cooling System Based on Peltier Effect for Photovoltaic Cells, Solar Energy (2013), pp. 152-160, | UA-IAC

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., | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

Najafi, Hamidreza and Woodbury, K. A., " Modeling and Analysis of Combined Photovoltaic- Thermoelectric Power Generation System, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 135, 031013 (2013), | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

2012

2 Papers / Publications

Moynihan, G.P. and Triantifilu, D., " Energy Savings for a Manufacturing Facility Using Building Simulation Modeling, Engineering Management Journal, 24:73-84, 2012, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

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, | UA-IAC

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Center Director	Joseph Carpenter
Email	jcarpenter@ua.edu
Phone #	+12053482615
Fax #	+12053486419
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 have participated in IAC assessments with University of Alabama since 2007.
The 60 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC 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

Oliver Smith

Olivia Owens

Peyton Clark

Phil Johnston

Rachel Gilham

Rachel Duffy

Rachel Roberts

Ramon Peruchi Pacheco da Silva

Randy Warren

Raymond Moore

Rhys Klauss

Riley Marchand

Roohany Mahmud

Ross Morgan

Roy Fuqua

Royer Downing

Russell Martin

Ryan Hazel

Ryden Smith

Saahil Agrawal

Saba Lalani

Sam Harris

Sam Nesman

Sandip Poudel

Sangkyu Han

Santiago Varas

Sarah Grano

Sean McCarty

Seraj Helu

Shreeraj Pawar

Simran Dhoju

Soheil Omiddezyani

Stella Camille Day

Stephanie Horton

Steven Pitts

Thomas Platt

Thomas Weeks

Tim Woodbury

Trent Willis

Trevor Denkers

Trey Barringer

Troy Malay

Tyler Gay

Veronica Pisani

Victor Alas

Victoria Oldham

Vishank Patel

William Angel

Wyatt Beall

Zach Smith