Student Training

ITAC Student Learning Modules

As an RI-ITAC student intern, you will need to familiarize yourself with the operations of and ITAC, the process of an industrial assessment, and the general energy saving opportunities that may exist within a manufacturing facility. 

This will not be graded on accuracy but it is expected to be completed by each intern.  You can feel free to work in groups if desired.

Overview of materials being used:

ITAC Operations Manual -  This document produced by the WVU ITAC discusses the operational characteristics of an ITAC, the process of a typical energy assessment, and assessments for specific industry sectors.

Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) - This document acts as a training document for those preparing to perform industrials assessments.

ITAC Database - This database contains the assessments performed by all ITACs in the program history.  The database is searchable by Assessment,  Industry type: SIC and NCAIS, and by Assessment Recommendation (AR) type. 

The ARC: Assessment Recommendation Code System - This document provides the code use to indicate the type of Assessment Recommendation (AR) being made in an ITAC Assessment Report.  Updates to the ARC can be found here: 2019 ARC Updates; 2021 ARC Updates

Better Plants Webinars - These webinars are designed for plant owner/energy personnel to learn about energy efficiency opportunities and practices.

 

Learning Modules

We will start with the four modules below.  Please complete the review for each module and submit it to Dr. Rieger and/or Dr. Korzeniowski by the date associated with each module.  If you have any questions regarding the content of materials, please reach out to any of the RI-ITAC faculty. 

 

Module 1 – ITAC Essentials/Operations & Basics of Energy/Electricity Usage

1. Read RI-ITAC Intro to Energy and Power, Electricity, and Industrial Assessments Summary
   
   1. Read: Chapters 1 & 3 of ITAC Operations Manual found here
   2. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 1
   3. Read: EIA Chapter 4 - Electricity
2. Complete Module 1 Review

Module 2 – Utility Bill Analysis

1. Read RI-ITAC Utility Bill Analysis Module

1. 1. Review these sample electricity and gas bills 
   2. Review Utility Bill Information Slide Deck
   3. Review an example of a Tariff Provision
2. Complete Module 2 Review

Module 3 – Heat & the Transmission of Energy

1. Heat and Thermal Applications
   1. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 5
   2. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 7
2. Complete Module 3 Review
   
   

Module 4 – Prime Movers of Energy, Pumps, Fans, and Compressed Air Systems

1. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 6
2. Watch Better Plants Webinar on Pumps and Fans
3. Watch Better Plants Webinar on Compressed Air Systems
4. Complete Module 4 Review

Module 5 – HVAC and Building Envelops

1. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 8
2. Watch Better Plants Webinar on Lighting, HVAC, and Building Envelopes
3. Complete Module 5 Review

Module 6 – Sample ITAC Report and Assessment Recommendation (AR) Review

1. Review the Syracuse University ITAC and OSU ITAC Sample Assessment Report.
2. Reproduce the Energy Savings and Cost Savings calculations that are presented in AR No. 6: Pump Efficiency in the OSU ITAC sample report.
   1. This AR has two parts, the motor efficiency and the pump efficiency.
3. Reproduce the Energy Savings and Cost Savings calculations that are presented in AR No. 1: Reduce Compressed Air System Line Pressure.
   1.  You only need to reproduce the calculations for the 200 hp compressor listed in the asssessment report.