Advancing Industrial Solutions Through Applied Research at ITAC

Applied research plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) at 麻豆传媒社区 by translating real-world industrial challenges into innovative, data-driven solutions. Through hands-on energy audits and cost-saving assessments, ITAC not only supports Georgia鈥檚 manufacturers but also provides faculty and students with valuable opportunities to generate impactful research. The following scholarly contributions highlight the synergy between service and research at the 麻豆传媒社区 Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC). 

Published Papers

  • Allen-Magande, H., Khazaii, J., Esmaeili, A., & Khazaei, A. (2024). Use of game theory for strategic scheduling of different types of chillers. In Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Paper No. 88643). 
  • Allen-Magande, H., Khazaii, J., Esmaeili, A., & Khazaei, A. (2024). Early detection of faulty operation of air conditioning systems in high energy consuming manufacturing sites. In Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Paper No. 88643). 
  • Allen-Magande, H., Khazaii, J., & Esmaeili, A. (2023). Quantification of the energy saving associated with early detection of faulty operation of rooftop units. In Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Paper No. 87646). 
  • Allen-Magande, H., Khazaii, J., & Esmaeili, A. (2023). A literature review of automated fault detection and diagnostics for HVAC systems. In Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Paper No. 87646). 
  • Bawaneh, K., Deken, B., & Esmaeili, A. (2023). Energy consumption analysis and characterization of aerospace manufacturing facilities in the United States鈥揂 step towards sustainable development. Energy Engineering: Journal of the Association of Energy Engineering, 120(1). 

Annual IMADE Symposium and JEDA Journal

The Industrial and Manufacturing Approaches in Decarbonization and Efficiency (IMADE) Symposium is held annually at 麻豆传媒社区 (KSU). Peer-reviewed papers presented at IMADE have the option to be published in the Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches (JEDA). 
The primary goal of the IMADE Symposium is to provide a platform for showcasing applied research by undergraduate and graduate students from Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITACs) across the United States.  

The inaugural IMADE Symposium was held on September 23, 2024, during which Southeastern ITAC faculty and students presented research papers and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports across nine technical sessions.

Learn more or participate in the next symposium.

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Publications

  • Khazaii, J., & Esmaeili, A. (2024). JEDA: Aims and scopes of the journal. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 1鈥�2. 
  • Jones, S., Swiecichowski, P., & Languri, E. (2024). Electrification and decarbonization for a sustainable energy ecosystem. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 2鈥�3. 
  • Ordonez, J. C., & Haynes, C. (2024). Energy efficiency 鈥� A route towards decarbonization. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 3鈥�4. 
  • Bawaneh, K., & Olatidoye, O. (2024). Estimation of industrial non-process energy intensity. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 4鈥�5. 
  • Miccichi, B., Alizadeh, T., & Esmaeili, A. (2024). Redesigning facility layout in a metal fabrication plant for improved material flow efficiency: A lean manufacturing approach. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 6鈥�9. 
  • Mozaffari, P., Alizadeh, T., & Esmaeili, A. (2024). Evaluation of the environmental and financial impact of occupancy sensor installations at commercial buildings. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 10鈥�13. 
  • Farrand, C., Alizadeh, T., & Esmaeili, A. (2024). Impact of real-time pricing rate structure on the financial viability of photovoltaic solar panel projects. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 14鈥�17. 
  • Jones, S., Tadakhe, R., & Languri, E. (2024). A numerical study of a concentrated radiative cooling system. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 18. 
  • Matar, V. E., Srinivas, S., Haynes, C., & Giorges, A. (2024). Enhanced poultry chilling technology to promote energy, water, and labor resource savings. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 18. 
  • Bawaneh, K., & Olatidoye, O. (2024). Energy consumption analysis and characterization of sheet metal facilities in the United States. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 19. 
  • Pooyan, P., & Esmaeili, A. (2024). Evaluating the impact of proper PV solar panel installation on maximizing cost savings at industrial facilities. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 19. 
  • Asadi, A., & Moghaddass, R. (2024). Uncovering latent patterns for predictive energy management in industrial systems. Journal of Efficiency and Decarbonization Approaches, 1(1), 20.