Erickson, C. James, "Jim" (M’53, SM’61, F’89, LF’92)
Fellow - "For developments in the use of electrical heating in the ?pipeline industry."
Current Employment:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Inc. - Retired
Residence:
392 Briar Lane
Newark, DE 19711
Tel. No.: (302) 737-5547
FAX: (302) 456-6019
e-mail: ericksoncj@juno.com
Spouse: Jane
IEEE Memberships:
- Industry Applications Society
Education:
- Carnegie Mellon - BSEE - 1950
- University of Delaware - MEE - 1961
PCIC Activity:
- Active in PCIC since 1970
- Chair Chemical Subcommittee: 1989 - 1990
- Vice Chair Chemical Subcommittee: 1987 - 1988
- Secretary Chemical Subcommittee: 1985 - 1986
- Member:Codes and Regulations Working Group, Chemical, Emeritus, General Program, Papers Review and Standards Subcommittees
Papers Authored/Co-Authored:
- PCIC 1996: An Economical, High Temperature, Impedance Heat Exchanger, J. V. Branscome, C. J. Erickson, A. E. Jones and N. R. Rafferty, Published: IA Transactions - 1997
- PCIC 1990: A Study Of Steam vs Electrical Costs On A Typical Petro-Chemical Plant Project, C. J. Erickson, J. D. Lyons, N. R. Rafferty and C. Sandberg
- PCIC 1987: Reliable and Cost-Effective Electrical Heating of Pipelines with Self-Regulating Heating Cables, C. J. Erickson, PCIC 2nd Best Paper,Published: IA Transactions - 1988
- PCIC 1986: Motor Design Features for Adjustable Frequency Drives, C. J. Erickson, Published: IA Transactions - 1988
- PCIC 1985: Introduction to IEEE 844-1985 Recommended Practice for Electrical Impedance, Induction and Skin Effect Heating of Pipelines and Vessels, C. J. Erickson, Published: IA Transactions - 1986
- IAS 1983: Electrical Service And Controls For Joule Heating Of A Nuclear Waste Experimental Glass Melter, C. J. Erickson, Published: Conference Record 83CH1900-0, Published: IA Transactions - 1985
- PCIC 1979: Electrical Heating - Take Another Look, C. J. Erickson, Published: IA Transactions - 1980
- PCIC 1977: Placing a 20,000 HP Motor in Service, C. J. Erickson and W. G. Morrison, PCIC Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1978
- PCIC 1974: Self-Controlled Variable Resistance Heating System, H. J. Cahill and C. J. Erickson, Published: IA Transactions - 1975
- Electric Process Heating In Industry Conference 1971: Electric Heating of Pipelines with Variable Resistance Wires, C. J. Erickson, Published: IA Transactions - 1972
- PCIC 1970: Synchronous Motor Stability Study on a Large Industrial System, R. N. Bell and C. J. Erickson
Other IEEE Related Presentations:
- Tutorial Instructor: PCIC 1989 - Electrical Heating
Other Professional Achievements:
- Registered Professional Engineer: Delaware
- Member Delaware Association of Professional Engineers
- IEEE Medal for Engineering Excellence - 1998
"for engineering contributions to the technology of industrial process heating and associated control systems, and development of related standards"
- Industry Applications Society Outstanding Achievement Award - 1995
"for outstanding contribution in the application of electricity to industry in accordance with the scope of the Industry Applications Society"
- Received IEEE Delaware Bay Section Award for Outstanding Technical Services: 1974 - 1975
- Chair IEEE Delaware Bay Section: 1970
- Helped prepare legislation for Delaware Association of Electrical Engineers, which ?makes professional engineers self governing in Delaware
- Member CMA Electrical Codes and Standards Task Group: 1979 - 1995
- Member NFPA Electrical Section and NEC Code Making Panel 12 (CMA): 1979 - 1995
Other Professional Achievements (Cont.):
- Chair IEEE Working Group for IEEE Standard 844-1985: 1983 - 1993
- Member ANSI C50 Committee for Rotating Machinery: 1985 - 1992
- Chapter Author on Electrical Engineering in Mark’s Standard Handbook for Mechanical ?Engineers, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill
- Author: Handbook of Electrical Heating for Industry - IEEE Press, 1995 Chapter Co-Author: Heat Tracing of Piping Systems in Piping Handbook, Sixth Edition, McGraw Hill