Durham, Marcus O., "Marc" (M’76, SM’82, F’93)
Fellow - "For contributions to the theory and application of downhole submersible pumps and power equipment"
Current Employment:
THEWAY Corporation and
University of Tulsa
P. O. Box 33124
Tulsa, OK 74153
Tel. No.: (918) 496-8709
FAX: (918) 496-8708
Residence:
P. O. Box 33124
Tulsa, OK 74153
Tel. No.: (918) 496-8709
Spouse: Rosemary
IEEE Memberships:
- Industry Applications Society
Education:
- Louisiana Tech University - BSEE - 1967
- University of Tulsa - ME Engineering Systems - 1978
- Oklahoma State University - Ph. D. EE - 1985
PCIC Activity:
- Active in PCIC since 1975
- Chair Production Subcommittee: 1983 - 1984
- Vice Chair Production Subcommittee: 1982 - 1983
- Liaison Representative for IAS to USAB-COMAR Standards Subcommittee: 1990 - present
- Member: General Program, Production, Safety, Standards and Transportation Subcommittees
Papers Authored/Co-Authored:
- PCIC 1997: Electric Re-regulation and Effects on Industrial Customers, M. O. Durham and R. A. Durham
- PCIC 1996: Paradigm Shifts and Impact on Industry and Technology, M. O. Durham and R. A. Durham, PCIC Honorable Mention,Published: IEEE Industry Applications Magazine - Pending
- PCIC 1995: Grounding System Design for Isolated Locations and Plant Systems, M. O. Durham and R. A. Durham, PCIC Honorable Mention, Published: IA Transactions - 1997
- PCIC 1994: Can Present Field Test Technology Reasonable Determine Cable Quality, K. Ashenayi, M. O. Durham, D. H. Neuroth and T. Wallace, Published: IA Transactions - 1995
- PCIC 1993: Lightning, Grounding, and Protection for Distributed Control and Communications Systems: A Retrofit, M. O. Durham and R. A. Durham, PCIC Best Paper, IAS Honorable Mention Paper - 1995, Published: IA Transactions - 1995
- PCIC 1992: Safe Work Practices: A Real World Implementation, M. O. Durham,
- PCIC Honorable Mention, Published: IA Transactions - 1994
- PCIC 1991: A Universal Systems Model Incorporating Electrical, Magnetic and Biological Relationships, M O. Durham, PCIC Honorable Mention, Published: IA Transactions - 1993
- PCIC 1990: Correlations to Neher-McGrath Ampacity Calculations for Submersible Pump Cables, G. C. Baker and M. O. Durham, Published: IA Transactions - 1992
- PCIC 1989: Comparison of NEMA and Ultra-High Slip Motors on Cyclic Loads, M. O. Durham, J. F. Lea and C. R. Lockerd, PCIC Best Paper, Presented IAS - 1990, IAS Third Place Prize Paper - 1991, Published : IA Transactions - 1990
- PCIC 1988: NEC Article 725, Requirement or Loophole, M. O. Durham and C. R. Lockerd
- PCIC 1987: Optimal Sizing of Motors for Beam Pumping Units, M. O. Durham and C. R. Lockerd, PCIC Honorable Mention, Published: IA Transactions - 1988
- PCIC 1986: Balancing Power Systems Including Creating Three Phase Power from Single Phase for an Induction Generator, M. O. Durham and R. Ramakumar,
- PCIC 2nd Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1987
- PCIC 1983: Electric Submersible Pump Cable Standards and Specifications Preview, M. O. Durham and J. Vandevier
- PCIC 1980: Downhole Submersible Design -- An Electrical System Approach, L. Boyer and M. O. Durham
- PCIC 1979: Field Testing of Submersible Cables, R. Beer, L. Boyer, and M. O. Durham
Other IEEE Related Presentations:
- Tutorial Instructor: PCIC 1991 - NEMA Motor Selection and Application
Other Professional Achievements:
- Registered Professional Engineer: Louisiana and Oklahoma
- IEEE Richard Harold Kaufmann Award - 1996
"for development of theory and practices toward application of power systems in hostile environments."
- Member Society of Petroleum Engineers: 1974 - present
- Chair IEEE Submersible Cables Task Group (IEEE Std 1017, 1018 & 1019): 1980 - present
- Chair API Submersible Cables Committee (API RP 11S5 and RP 11S6)
- Member IEEE USAB Committee on Man and Radiation
- Distinguished Panel Member - Society of Petroleum Engineers Submersible Pump Roundtable
- Recognized by SPE for Outstanding Leadership in Advancement of Submersible Technology: 1988
- Commercial Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration
- General Radiotelephone License (Commercial): 1966 - present
- Licensed Electrical Contractor: State of Oklahoma
- Honorary Affiliations: Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu