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