Control and Power Technologies
Energy Conversion Systems
Underwater Sparking Technology
Recent Projects
- An investigation of multiple component failures revealed the cause to be linked to resonant conditions in an underground power distribution system
- Investigation of a natural system resonance on a 25kV underground distribution system serving a series of commercial buildings
- Solved a power quality problem associated with a transformer resonance in a steel mill that has resulted in trouble free running since June 2005
- Advised on the structure of an 8000hp high power drive system for rotor testing and solved associated power system and control integration issues
- Solved a power quality coordination problem experienced by an electric utility that involved an analytical study of the power system and the load
- Solved a power quality problem associated with a 5MVA rectifier in a copper refinery that included an analysis of the interaction between the load and the power system
- Performed energy and power quality audits and provided recommendations
- Advised on transmission voltage fluctuations and provided solutions
- Investigated expensive voltage sag occurrences and provided an inexpensive solution
- Developed power quality specifications and cost effective solutions
- Consulted and advised on an overheating motor; a detailed analysis uncovered reasons for the problem and implementation of the recommendations has permitted the motor to continue running successfully
- Consulted on the application of AC Drives on a natural gas pipeline
- Devised and implemented a field trial for advanced electro technology
- Consulted on a 200hp DC Drive for which torque measurement was introduced and a successful electro mechanical solution was provided
- Consulted on an advanced Adjustable Speed Drive concept
- Consulted on concepts for the future for Flexible Alternating Current Technologies (FACTS)
- Consulted on the application of Adjustable Speed Drives to multistory building ventilation systems
- Presented technical concepts for system compatibility for electrically driven pipeline compressors to the EPRI Gas/Electric Consortium
- Solved environmental, installation, construction, and OEM design problems associated with an industrial gas separator
- Provided engineering support for a new and advanced electro technology that included analysis, task definition and results' monitoring
- Advised and provided solutions for erratic weld problems in a plastics extrusion plant
- Advised and provided solutions for flame safety problems in a paper mill
- Advised and provided solutions for bus failure problems in a textile mill
- Advised and provided solutions for voltage sag problems in a weaving mill
- Advised and provided solutions for sticking solenoid problems in a box plant
- Advised and provided solutions for harmonic current problems in several individual machine shops
- Devised and researched a project focused on the chemical and petrochemical industries to identify the benefits of advanced control and power technologies. This is ongoing and relevant to a variety of industries and industrial applications
- Advised on adjustable speed drive and associated supervisory equipment sensitivity to power quality events
- Evaluated opportunities for energy savings in variable air volume systems
- Advised on the coordination between a utility supply and a manufacturer's grounding system
- Advised on the technical configuration for a new adjustable speed drive
- Revised and corrected technical documents for publication
- Contracted continuing education lecturer for NCSU 2000-Present
- Developed customized continuing education training courses for a number of clients
- Technical papers presented annually at IEEE PCIC 2000-2004
- Technical paper presented to EPE 2001
- Technical paper accepted for presentation EPE 2002
- Technical papers published in IAS Magazine 2003, 2004, and 2005
- Conference chair for technical session with associated responsibility for obtaining speakers and overseeing and coordinating presentations