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What is an industrial assessment?
An industrial assessment is,
quite simply, an in-depth assessment of a plant site; its facilities,
services and manufacturing operations. This term is used to refer to a
process which involves a thorough examination of potential savings from:
· energy
efficiency improvements,
· waste
minimization and pollution prevention, and
· productivity improvement.
Assessments are performed
by a team of engineering faculty and students from Bradley University.
The assessment begins with
the BUIAC team conducting a survey of the eligible plant, followed by a one
or two day site visit, taking engineering measurements as a basis for
assessment recommendations. The team then performs a detailed analysis for
specific recommendations with related estimates of costs, performance and
payback times.
Within 60 days, a
confidential report, detailing the analysis, findings and recommendations
of the team is sent to the plant. In two to six months, follow-up phone
calls are placed to the plant manager to verify recommendations that will
be implemented.
Who can benefit from an industrial assessment?
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