Kelly Robinson of Electrostatic Answers LLC

Abstract: Electrostatic mechanisms are the foundation for three commercially important processes; (1) electrostatic precipitation or air filter (air filter), electrostatic powder and liquid spray coating, and electrophotography. We will review how the development of each process contributed to our understanding of electrostatics. Accumulated electrostatic charges pose hazards in industrial manufacturing operations. After a brief review of the conditions for ignition, we will examine several common charge separation mechanisms that occur in production operations. Finally, several effective way to mitigate the hazards are presented and discussed.

Biography:

Kelly Robinson founded Electrostatic Answers, an engineering consulting company dedicated to eliminating injury and waste from static electricity. He received the B.S. Engineering Science and Ph.D. E.E. from Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO, and the M.S. E.E. from the University of Illinois, Urbana IL. After graduation, he pursued a 25-year career at the Eastman Kodak Company before founding Electrostatic Answers. 

Dr. Robinson has over 40 years of industrial experience solving manufacturing problems and commercializing new products. He chairs the NFPA Static Electricity Committee, is an IEEE Life Fellow, and is a Professional Engineer (NYS). He is an inventor with 16 US patents, an Associate Editor for Journal of Electrostatics, and writes on static electricity for Paper, Film and Foil Converter (PFFC) magazine. Kelly currently chairs the IEEE Rochester (NY) Section, previously served as the IEEE IAS Electrostatic Processes Committee Chair, and Electrostatics Society of America President.

Dr. Robinson was named the 2023 Top Manufacturing Consulting Services Provider by Managing MFG Magazine and recognized as the 2023 Rochester Engineer of the Year by the Rochester (NY) Engineering Society. 

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Address:Electrostatic Answers, , Rochester, New York, United States, 14450