Hickok, Herbert N., Jr. "Herb" (M53, SM’83, LS’88, LF’92)

Fellow - "For contributions to conversion of energy in industrial power distribution systems and process electrical drives."

Current Employment:

General Electric Company - Retired

Residence:

9726 Tappenbeck Drive
Houston, TX 77055
Tel. No.: (713) 465-6920
Spouse: Ruth

IEEE Memberships:

• University of Texas - BSME - 1947

Education:

• Industry Applications Society

PCIC Activity:

Active in PCIC since 1956

• 1992 San Antonio PCIC Conference Technical Program Chair
• 1973 Houston PCIC Conference Publicity Chair
• Chair Papers Review Subcommittee: 1972 - 1974
• Chair Electrochemical Subcommittee: 1975 - 1977
• Working Group Member: Chemical Induction Motors, Synthetic Fuels and Electrolytic Cell Line Safety
• Member: Chemical, Electrochemical, Emeritus, General Program, Papers Review, Standards, Refining, Production and Transportation Subcommittees

Papers Authored/Co-Authored:

• PCIC 1987: The GTO Thristor - Breakthrough for Retrofitting Induction Motors from Fixed to Adjustable Speed, H. N. Hickok and M. R. Wickiser, Published: IA Transactions - 1989
• PCIC 1983: Adjustable Speed - A Tool for Saving Energy in Pumps, Fans, Blowers and Compressors, H. N. Hickok, PCIC Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1985
• PCIC 1982: Horizontal NEMA Frame Motors - Extending Their Mechanical Life and Reliability, H. N. Hickok
• PCIC 1982: A 10,000 HP AC Adjustable Frequency Compressor Drive - The Economics of Its Application, R. J. Gerhart, R. A. Gutzwiller and H. N. Hickok
• PCIC 1979: Expanding a Power System Utilizing Existing Switchgear, H. N. Hickok, PCIC Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1987
• PCIC 1976: Electrical Energy Losses in Power Systems, H. N. Hickok, Presented at IAS 1977, IAS Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1979
• PIEA 1959: A Remote Controlled Gas Turbine, H. N. Hickok and R. O. Parker
• AIEE 1958: A Large, High Voltage Germanium Rectifier, H. N. Hickok
• AIEE 1955: System Neutral Grounding for the Petroleum Industry, D. S. Brereton and H. N. Hickok
• AIEE 1955: System Neutral Grounding for Chemical Plant Power Systems, D. S. Brereton and H. N. Hickok
• AIEE 1954: Here’s Proof Of Savings With 480Y/277 Volt Power System - The Texas National Bank Building, W. W. Henderson and H. N. Hickok

Other Professional Achievements:

• Registered Professional Engineer: Texas
• Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers: 1983 - 1992
• Member ASME Synthetic Fuels Subcommittee: 1983 - 1992
• Chairman Houston Chapter Industry Applications Society: 1967
• Director Houston Chapter AIEE: 1959
• Director Region IV AIEE: 1957
• Member Advisory Counsel, Houston Community College on curriculum for Engineering Technology: 1981 - 1985
• Propeller Pitch Indicator - First Place Award, Regional ASME Student Paper Contest
• Color Transmission by Radio - Third Place Award, AIEE Student Contest
• Honorary Affiliation: Pi Tau Sigma