Education
- B.S., Electrical Engineering - Power, Brigham Young University
- M.Eng., Electric Power Engineering , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Project: The Effect of Harmonics on the Current Carrying Capacity of Pipe-Type Cables
- Ph.D., Electric Power Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Project: The Dynamics of Streaming Electrification in Large Power Transformers
Biography
Synopsis
Dr. Palmer has extensive experience in cause and origin analysis of electrical accidents, electrical equipment failures, electrical fires, structural fires, vehicle fires, and explosions. He also performs product testing and design review. He has consulted on cases involving industrial processes, electric machinery and systems, elevators, consumer electronics, control systems, electric shock and electrocution. Dr. Palmer's education and research experience includes a vast array of aspects relating to electrical engineering, electric power, control systems, and electromechanical systems. An area of particular emphasis throughout his career has been his focus on electric power equipment, including transformers and electric machines and drives. He has conducted power system fault studies, protective device coordination, and load flow studies. Dr. Palmer’s extensive experience includes electro-magnetic fields and high-voltage systems. His responsibilities and research often include working with thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and liquid dielectrics. Career research projects include: analytical and computational assessment of overheating of pipe-type underground cables; experimental, analytical and computational assessment of static electricity problems in large power transformers; modeling of pulsed linear induction motors; distributed generation; and optical and ultrasonic diagnostic and monitoring tools for power equipment. Dr. Palmer’s research has led to the development of a controller device for a power transformer cooling system, resulting in a patent. In addition, he has taught principles of electromechanical energy conversion, power systems, power electronics and power quality. He has authored over twenty journal and conference publications.
Registration
Registered Professional Engineer in Utah, Colorado, Alabama, Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho and Florida
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI)
EXPERIENCE
Palmer Engineering and Forensics, LLC, Kaysville, Utah
President 2009 – Pres
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Associate Professor (Lecturer) – Electrical Engineering Department 2011-Pres
Knott Laboratory, LLC, Centennial, Colorado
Manager, Electrical Engineering and Fire Investigations 2005 - 2009
Senior Engineer 2000- 2005
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Colorado
Adjunct Instructor – Electrical Engineering Department 2006-2008
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado
Assistant Professor – Division of Engineering/Center for Adv. Ctrl of Elec Pow Systems 1996-2000
NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc., Arvada, Colorado,
Consulting Engineer 1999-2000
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
Research Assistant 1991-1996
Expert Testimony
Dr. Palmer has provided expert testimony in various jurisdictions across the country. He has been qualified as an expert witness and has provided litigation support in cases involving personal injury, product defects, intellectual property, and class action lawsuits.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Palmer is a member of the following technical and professional societies:
NSPE - National Society of Professional Engineers IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
NAFI - National Association of Fire Investigators Industrial Application Society
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association Power Engineering Society
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society
NAFE – National Academy of Forensic Engineers