UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center

Our assessment team visited EJ Basler last week, a family-owned manufacturer of precision machine parts and components, that was established in 1944. Thank you to our engaging and knowledgeable hosts of Dennis Basler, Hayley Serruya, Justin Neumaier, and Bob Gemeinhardt. #Congratulations to EJ Basler for implementing a number of #energy related #BestPractices. Great job to our student team of Jahin Tatha (Lead), Malhar Gaikwad, Prathmesh Vipra, and Jay Shinde and UIC Energy Resources Center engineering staff of Aditya Patel, Marcello Pibiri, and Clifford Haefke for identifying potential #energyefficiency, #renewableenergy, and #decarbonization opportunities. Interested in a no-cost assessment at your manufacturing facility? Contact us to learn how we could be visiting your site next!

One of the most interactive and informative training sessions to attend. Special thanks to Peter DeWitt, Larry Hermanson, PE, CEM, Cam Spence, and Mitchell Bingaman from Armstrong International – Intelligent Solutions in Steam, Air and Hot Water for the educational training on steam systems on day 1, and plant tour on day 2. Imperative to mention Rutgers University Advanced Energy Team for making it possible and inviting the UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center. #EnergyEfficiency #Armstrong #SteamSystems #Decarbonization

The UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center team visited the Greater Peoria Sanitary District this week to conduct an #EnergyAssessment. Watch the video highlights below. Our team learned a lot about the District’s operations, recent plant upgrades, and future plans from our informative and engaging hosts of Brian Johnson, JD/MBA, Adam Shaw, CPA, James Sloan, and Tim Leach. Great job to our student team of Prathmesh Vipra (Lead Student), Jingwen Wang, Jay Shinde, Jahin Tatha, and Malhar Gaikwad and engineering staff of Faaran Bangash, Marcello Pibiri, and Clifford Haefke. Interested in a no-cost energy assessment? Contact us today! #energysavings #energyefficiency #decarbonization

It was a fantastic outing yet again for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center team assessing Century Plating Co Inc, a leading provider of Duplex Nicel and Tri-Ni Microporous Chrome Plating services in Chicago, IL. Kudos to the assessment team involving Kaitav Parikh, Jingwen Wang, Gaurav Vankhede, Luo Zhang, Md Rashed Hossain, and Jaswin Sri Raj Dasari, supervised by Marcello Pibiri, Faaran Bangash, and Aditya Patel. The team did a splendid job to identify some neat energy and waste savings opportunities at the plant. Special thanks to our gracious hosts, Kevin La Porta and Michael Catanese. The assessment team commends Century Plating Co Inc for numerous best practices in energy efficiency and pollution prevention. #IndustrialEnergyEfficiency #Decarbonization #EnergySavings #DepartmentofEnergy

Celebrating National Energy Efficiency Day! #EEDay2024 Over the past year... - $5.6M annual energy savings recommendations - 218 energy assessment recommendations calculated - 23 delivered energy assessment reports Way to go UIC IAC student team! You're making a great impact helping industrial manufacturers #SaveMoney, #IncreaseEfficiency, and #ReduceEmissions! University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering Energy Resources Center

The UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center recently concluded an energy assessment for Color Communications, LLC, proud manufacturers of quality color products for various businesses while using patented, environmentally friendly water-based paints in more than 90% of products. Our team is thankful to the super engaging hosts, Grace Panek, Tom Ragen, Peter Hills, Miguel Lazcano, Mike Mullin, and Victoria Guevara for welcoming our team Malhar Gaikwad (lead student), Lucía Margarita Valenzuela Sandoval, Prathmesh Vipra, Jaswin Sri Raj Dasari, Jahin Tatha, and Kaitav Parikh, under the supervision of University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering faculty/staff Faaran Bangash, Marcello Pibiri, Aditya Patel, and Dr. Lin Li. To schedule a no-cost energy audit for your manufacturing facility, contact UIC Industrial Training and Assessment Center asap. #energyefficiency #sustsinableenergy #decarbonization #energysavings

Our UIC Industrial Assessment Center completed an energy assessment this week for Morton Industries LLC, a metal and tube manufacturer in Morton, Illinois. Thank you to our host Noah Webb! Great job to our lead student Md Rashed Hossain and student team members Jahin Tatha, Jay Shinde, and Kaitav Parikh, IAC Assistant Director Clifford Haefke, IAC Lead Engineer Faaran Bangash, and U.S. DOE Midwest Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership Assistant Director Graeme Miller. #energyassessments #energysavings #energyefficiency #decarbonization #industrialdecarbonization

Last week, the UIC Industrial Assessment Center team visited a Sealed Air Corporation manufacturing plant in Illinois that manufactures bubble packaging wrap. The team identified a number of #bestpractices that are being implemented while also identifying potential #energysaving and #emissionsaving opportunities. Thank you to our Sealed Air hosts Ahsan Saeed and Shawn Martin, some great collaborators! Our team learned a lot about the bubble packaging manufacturing process and industry. Great job to our #energyassessment team, led by Lucía Margarita Valenzuela Sandoval, and supported by Jingwen Wang, Jahin Tatha, Malhar Gaikwad, Md Rashed Hossain, Kaitav Parikh, Jay Shinde, Gaurav Vankhede, Faaran Bangash, and Clifford Haefke. If interested in learning about IAC energy assessments and/or signing your facility up for an assessment, visit this link and/or message us: https://lnkd.in/g3qi95Wn #energyefficiency #industrialdecarbonization #decarbonization #bubblewrap #studenttraining #workforcedevelopment

Last week, the UIC Industrial Assessment Center team conducted a recent energy audit at Hallstar in Bedford Park, Illinois, learning about the unique and fascinating operations to develop ester chemistry solutions for industrial polymer and beauty & personal care sector. Thank you to April Cesaretti, Matt Crisler, Grant Sheely, and Robert Bermingham (Controls Engineer) for being hospitable hosts. Kudos to the assessment team led by Lead Student Jay Shinde and supported by fellow students Jingwen Wang, Lucía Margarita Valenzuela Sandoval, Md Rashed Hossain, Jahin Tatha, Gaurav Vankhede, and Jaswin Sri Raj Dasari, under the supervision of Dr. Lin li and Faaran Bangash. To apply for a no-cost energy assessment for your manufacturing facility, contact our UIC Industrial Assessment Center asap. #energyefficiency #industrialdecarbonization #energysavings #iac #workforcedevelopment #sustainabilitygoals University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering

The 6th commercial building assessment this summer for our City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering student engineers. Thank you to our site host Timothy Colonius and our Illinois Department of Central Management Services team members Rajiv Narielwala and Jay Gooding. Congrats to our student team members of Kingsley Osei-Tutu, David Tith, Karina Perez, Mark Olszewski, Md Rashed Hossain, Jahin Tatha, Jaswin Sri Raj Dasari, and Ariel Nyamien... and our staff engineers Faaran Bangash and Clifford Haefke. #energyaudit #energyassessment #energysavings #energyconservation #emissionsreduction #decarbonization #workforcedevelopment #studenttraining Energy Resources Center University of Illinois Chicago DOE Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains Office (MESC)