Technical Scope of IAC Assessments

Students who participate in the IAC program encounter a variety of manufacturing situations. Since the program's inception over 2S years ago, IAC teams have visited a wide range of manufacturing plants within Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 20 39 including suppliers of plastic and fabricated metal products, electronic components, motor vehicle equipment, dairy products, and paperboard containers. Due to the diversity of possible assessment recommendations, students are often required to address issues outside their immediate areas of expertise.

The following is a breakdown of major assessment recommendation categories along with some topics IAC students deal with on a regular basis:

Energy combustion systems, thermal systems, electrical power, motors, building envelope, HVAC, and lighting.
Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention waste stream contamination, equipment, post generation treatment, water use, solid and liquid recycling, waste disposal, and efficient use of raw materials.
Productivity manufacturing enhancements, purchasing, inventory, labor optimization, space utilization, and reduction of downtime.