ITAC Student Intern 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 expectd to be completed by each intern.  You can feel free to work in groups if desired.

Over view 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 serchable by Assessment,  Industry type: SIC and NCAIS, and by Assessment Recommendation (AR) type. 

The ARC: Assessment Recommentation 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 personel to learn about energy efficiency opportunties and practices.

 

Learning Modules

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

1. Overview of ITAC operations and energy assessments:
   1. Read: Chapters 1 & 3 of ITAC Operations Manual found here
   2. Read: Essentials of Industrial Assessments (EIA) Chapter 1
2. Basics of Energy, Electricity Use, and Utility Billing
   1. Review: Basics of Energy slide deck and/or webinar
   2. Review: Utility Bills slide deck
   3. Read: EIA Chapter 4 - Electricity
3. Complete Module 1 Review

Module 2 – 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 2 Review
   
   

Module 3 – 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 3 Review

Module 4 – 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 4 Review

Module 5 – Motors, VFDs,  and Motor Belt Efficiency

1. 1. Review the following PowerPoint Slides:
      1. Motors - Load
      2. Motors - VFDs
      3.  HVAC / VFD Retrofit / Motor Belt Upgrades
   2. Complete Module 5 Review

 

 

 

 

Additional Resources and Links

DOE Better Plants Individual Trainings

1. Basics of Energy
   1. Webinar
   2. Slide Deck
2. Compressed Air 
   1. Webinar
   2. Slide Deck
3.  HVAC, Lighting, and Building Envelope
   
   1. Webinar
   2. Slide Deck
4.  Pumps and Fans
   
   1. Webinar
   2. Slide Deck

Instructor Led Group Trainings

1.  Industrial Heating
   1. Slide Deck
2. Industrial Cooling
   1. Slide Deck
3. Motors and VFDs
   1. Slide Deck
4. Alternative Energy
   
   1. Slide Deck
5. Cogeneration (CHP
   1. Slide Deck

Special Topic Training

1.  Decarbonization and Electrification
   1. Slide Deck
2. Utility Bills
   1. Slide Deck
3. Wastewater Treatment
   1. Slide Deck
4. Smart Manufacturing and Prognostic Health Management
   
   1. Slide Deck

Miscellaneous 

MEASUR Tool webinar