Current Employment:

Zipse Electrical Engineering, Inc.
671 Kadar Drive
West Chester, PA 19382-8123
Tel. No.: (610) 358-1462
FAX: (610) 793-1693
e-mail: don.zip@iee.org

Residence:

671 Kadar Drive
West Chester, PA 19382-8123
Spouse: Jeanette

IEEE Memberships:

• Industry Applications Society

Education:

• Willamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - 1950-1953 Engineering in Medicine and Biology
• University of Delaware - BEE - 1961

PCIC Activity:

Active in PCIC since 1979

• Member: General Program, Papers Review and Emeritus Subcommittees

Papers Authored/Co-Authored:

• PCIC 1993: Lightning Protection Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages, D. W. Zipse, Published: IA Transactions - 1994
• PCIC 1993: NEC’s Hazardous Area Classification Division 1 vs. Division 1.0 and Division 1.1 - A Panel Discussion, R. Alexander, D. N. Bishop, R. J. Buschart and D. W. Zipse
• PCIC 1992: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Equipment and Methodology Used for Obtaining Measurements, D. W. Zipse, Published: IA Transactions - 1994
• PCIC 1991: Health Effects: Extremely Low Frequency (50 and 60 Hertz) Electric and Magnetic Fields, D. W. Zipse, PCIC 3rd Best Paper, Published: IA Transactions - 1993, Presented at IAS/Pulp & Paper Conference - 1992 and NFPA 1992 Annual Meeting
• I&CPS 1990: Unity Plus Motor Winding Method, Advantages and Disadvantages, D. W. Zipse
• PCIC 1989: Automated Bus Transfer Controller and Synchronous In-Phase Relay for Critical Industrial Process, D. L. Hornak and D. W. Zipse, Published: IA Transactions - 1991, Updated and presented at IAS/I&CPS - 19901987 Ampacity Tables - De-Mystifying the Myths and Tutorial
• PCIC 1988: , D. W. Zipse, Published: IA Transactions - 1989Grounding For Process Control Computers AndDistributed Control Systems
• PCIC 1985: Panel Discussion -
• - Organized by E. J. Fagan
  • Grounding of Computers and Other Sensitive Equipment, R. H. Lee
  • Computer Grounding and the National Electrical Code, R. J. Buschart
  • The National Electrical Code and Present Grounding Practices, D. W. Zipse
  • Grounding and Computer Technology, V. J. Maggioli
  • Published: IA Transactions - 1987

• I&CPS 1984: The National Electrical Code - How to Propose Changes and the Procedures Followed, D. W. Zipse
• IAS 1984: Personal Computers - What To Look For and What To Look Out For, D. W. Zipse
• I&CPS 1972: Multiple Neutral to Ground Connections, D. W. Zipse

Other IEEE Related Presentations:

• 1990 IAS Annual Meeting: Codes & Standards Committee - Panel Discussion: The IEEE Standards Activity: Purpose and Overview - Subject Matter: Getting a Standard Organized, the Who, What and Why of the Standard Development Process, and Paving a Smooth Path to the Standards Balloting, Approval and Delivery Process, J. M. Daly, L. B. McClung and D. W. Zipse
• Tutorial Instructor: IEEE/University of Delaware - Changes to the NEC: 1978, 1981, 1984, 1987

Other Professional Activities:

• Registered Professional Engineer: Delaware
• Recipient IEEE Standards Medallion (I&CPS): 1991
• Member IEEE Standards Board
• Member IEEE Standards Board Review Committee
• Member IEEE: 1991 - present
• United States Activities Board COMAR (Committee on Man & Radiation)
• Standards Correlating Committee #28 (SCC28) - Non-Ionization Radiation
• Member NFPA Electrical Section:
  • NEC Code Making Panel 14 (IEEE): 1988 - present
  • NEC Code Making Panel 15 (IEEE): 1977 - 1988
• Member International Association of Electrical Inspectors
• Member NFPA Lightning Committee - NFPA 780
• Member National Electrical Safety Code Grounding Subcommittee: 1988 - present
• Member I&CPS Department: 1968 - present
  • Codes and Standards Committee
    • ANSI Committee C2 Representative
  • Power Systems Engineering Committee
    • Emergency and Standby Power Systems Subcommittee
    • IEEE Std. No. 446 "Orange Book" (Past Chapter Chair)
  • Power Systems Design Subcommittee
    • IEEE Std. 141 "Red Book" Chapter Chair
    • IEEE Std. 1100 "Emerald Book" Chapter Chair
  • Power System Grounding Subcommittee
    • IEEE Std. 142 "Green Book" Chapter Chair
  • Member IEEE P1202 Working Group - Standard for Flame Testing of Tray Cables for Use in Industrial and Commercial Occupancies
• IEEE Delaware Bay Section, Treasurer: 1980, Member at Large: 1978 - 1979
• Chair & Vice Chair Delaware Bay PES/IAS Joint Chapter: 1968 - 1970
• Chair University of Delaware Student Engineering Council: 1959 - 1961
• Member University of Delaware AIEE Student Branch: 1958 - 1962