Presented by Mary C. Emplaincourt, M.S Presentation at a MMA Energy Meeting

Presentation Outline What is the IAC? What has the IAC done for MS industries? What can the IAC do for MS industries? Who qualifies for an IAC assessment? How do MS companies get an IAC assessment? How do IAC Assessments work? DOE requirements for the IAC

What is the IAC? Provides energy, waste, and productivity assessments to small and mid-sized manufacturers. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Established at Mississippi State University in Assistance provided by upper-level engineering students.

IAC Mission Foster Industry/University Relationships Provide No-Cost Engineering Services to Local Companies Energy Conservation, Waste Minimization, and Productivity Enhancement Undergraduate and Graduate Student Involvement

Students Working for the IAC Conducting an Assessment Finding Motor Speed with a Stroboscope Checking Combustion Efficiency with a Combustion Analyzer Obtaining Temperature with an Infrared Thermometer Locating Information about a Motor

IAC’s Areas of Focus ENERGY (such as heat recovery, energy- efficient lighting retrofit, HVAC controls, power quality, combustion efficiency, etc.) –WASTE (such as recycling, solvent recovery, and minimization, etc.) –PRODUCTIVITY (such as process flow improvement, materials handling improvement, etc.)

What has the IAC done for MS industries? Over Recommendations Made in 263 Assessments 250+ Different Recommendation Types $8 Million in Recommended Energy Savings $3.25+ Million in Recommended Waste Savings $9+ Million in Recommended Productivity Savings

Summary of IAC Activities

As of Site Visits since 1993 throughout Mississippi and Surrounding States.

A Well Used Resource to Locate Clients

Examples of Facilities Visited Furniture Factories Automotive Equipment Manufacturers Metal Working/Casting Facilities Clothing Manufacturers Food/Drink Processors Valve Manufacturers Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturers

SIC Distribution

Examples of Recommendation Types Heat Recovery Power Factor Correction Energy Management Systems Energy-Efficient Lighting Compressed Air Analysis Process Automation Process Flow Realignment

What can the IAC do for MS industries? We can help companies save MONEY! On average, recommended actions from an assessment result in annual cost savings of about $89,000 prior to 2003.

Year 2003 Implemented Savings $900,000+

Who qualifies for an IAC Assessment? Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of Within 150 miles of MSU. (Optional) Gross annual sales below $100 million. Fewer than 500 employees at the facility. Annual utility bills more than $100,000 and less than $2 million. –Must have at least one full year of utility bills No in-house staff to perform these analyses.

How do companies get an IAC Assessment? Fill out an “Application for Industrial Assessment” form. Complete a “Utilities Release Authorization” form. Complete “Preliminary Questionnaire”. Provide Preferred Site Visit Days.

How do IAC Assessments work? Assessment team consists of: –4 to 6 undergraduate students including a Lead Student –Staff Engineer –Faculty member Fill out preliminary questionnaire with facility personnel. Conduct a plant walk through. Break into smaller groups and begin counting equipment.

How do IAC Assessments work? List recommendation ideas. Collect data and measurements for recommendations. Conduct exit interview with facility personnel. Average sized facility: 1-day visit Larger sized facility: 2 or more days

DOE requirements for the IAC Mailing of the assessment report within 60 days of the assessment visit. Follow-up phone call 6 to 9 months after report mailing. Collect data on recommendation implementation rates and costs.

DOE Special Projects The MSU IAC received funds to develop a Best Practices Guide for the wood furniture industry. Additional Benefits

DOE Special Projects The MSU IAC,the State Energy Office,ORNL, and DOE are investigating the feasibility of implementing a hydrogen fuel cell in a chemical facility in Mississippi. Additional Benefits

FEMP Special Projects— Assessing Federal Buildings’ Energy Usages The MSU IAC is currently modeling the IRS Computing Center in Memphis, Tennessee Additional Benefits

Questions? B.K. Hodge, Ph.D. P.E. Richard Forbes, Ph.D. P.E. Mary C. Emplaincourt, M.S.I.E Jeremy Childers, B.S.M.E. E.I.T IAC Tel: (662) IAC Fax (662) Office of Industrial Productivity and Energy Assessment