Bio – SketchDavid R. Carpenter, PhDIntroduction: David started his career as an apprentice electrician and has moved from journeyman to master to inspector and engineer. He is principal of Integrity Institute; that specializes in research, development, testing, training, engineering, inspection, codes and standards. He has worked as Engineer, Master and Journeyman Electrician for the Tennessee Valley Authority, Champion Paper, Inc., Occidental Chemical, Reynolds Aluminum, Amoco Chemicals, and Project Manager for OMA, Inc.Professional Certifications and Positions: include IAEI, ICC, SBCCI, NFPA, and U.S. Department of Labor. He currently serves as Principal (voting member) to NFPA 79 Industrial Machines and NFPA 791 Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation; He is the past chairman of the Alabama International Association of Electrical Inspectors and the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, cum laude and PhD Electrical Engineering. He is a frequent speaker for the Professional Engineering Society and many conferences. He has served on codes and standards committees that include OSHA, NFPA, NEIS and IEEE for the past thirty years. Teaching and Curriculum: He has taught and developed curriculum for industry, government, and educational institutions, hospitals, e.g., NASA, Cape Canaveral & Marshall, Arnold Engineering Development Center, TVA, Wrigley’s, Élan Pharmaceuticals, NOVA Chemicals, US Army, Toshiba, Comcast, University of Alabama, University of Wisconsin, Southern Services, Alabama Power Company, Clemson University, Wright State University, National Technology University, Colorado State University, NC State. He has performed research and testimony as a professional witness. Authored Books: Electric Motors, Motor Controls, Power Quality, Guide to the NEC for Electrical Inspectors, Guide to the NEC for HVAC technicians, Fundamentals of Electrical Design, Guide to the OSHA Electrical Standards-Subpart S & 269(High Voltage), Management Skills for Engineers, Semiconductors, Instrumentation, Process Controls and Code and Power Calculations.Research Projects: Effects of EMI/EMF on conductor cable, Efficiency of Electrical Motors, Grounding Electrode Systems, Effects of Objectionable Current on Sensitive Electronic Equipment, and Small Closed Loop System Power Plants and Electron Flow through WaterRead more about this authorRead less about this author