Session: 19-05: Symposium to Honor Professor Jane Davidson V

Paper Number: 169869

169869 - Early Work of Jane Davidson on Electrohydrodynamics 

Abstract: 

As Jane Davidson's first graduate student, I will focus on the early academic work of her career and the work we did together examining the electrohydrodunamics in electrostatic precipitators and related topics.  

Presenting Author: Peter Mckinney Carrier Corporation

Presenting Author Biography: Peter McKinney has over 31 years of experience in the fields of air quality, air filtration, fluid mechanics, high voltage electrostatics, and aerosol sensing and control. Based in Boulder, CO, he has worked for or consulted to multiple HVAC companies and currently works for Carrier Corporation as a Technical Fellow.

Peter is looked to for his guidance on air quality measurement and control technologies and for his experience in electrical and mechanical product development. He is an accomplished experimental researcher, inventor, and product development leader in areas that include electrostatic precipitation and electronic air cleaners, electrohydrodynamics, optical bioaerosol detection, IAQ monitor evaluation and development, air filter development, voice-of-the-customer and product ideation, product troubleshooting (RRCA), product improvement, and a technical resource on intellectual property matters related to IAQ and IEQ. His work on product design has led to nine patents on inventions ranging from flow sensing to safety circuits, high voltage power delivery, and air purification.

Peter holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University. He completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Particle Technology Laboratory at the University of Minnesota and is an author of multiple journal articles, conference papers and invited talks. He is active in ASHRAE and is a voting member on technical standards committees related to Particulate Air Contaminants and Infectious Aerosols.