Dr. Loose performs failure analysis related to the breakdown of insulation systems and materials in circuit boards, cables and appliances, as well as failure of semiconductor and other components used in electronic equipment. He is also investigates failures of electrical/electronic systems that are alleged to have caused fires, electrocution, and electric shocks. Dr. Loose is also experienced in applying relevant electrical codes and standards including the NEC, NESC, OSHA, UL, ANSI, etc.
Prior to joining Exponent, his education centered on traditional electrical engineering topics, such as performance of electrical materials used in electric equipment and components and the analysis of electric systems. He has extensive experience in electric power engineering that includes advanced knowledge of power transformers, substation equipment, and transmission and distribution systems. Dr. Loose has aided in several new design evaluations and failure analysis of power transformers and substation equipment. His particular focus is on dielectric strength of materials used in power devices. He also has experience in programming and the modeling of power devices.
Loose MD. Lumped parameter based transformer analysis: Modeling, reduction, time and frequency domain solutions. Doctoral Dissertation, Rensselaer Polytechnic University, 2003.
Presentations
Kemal A, Mattison D, Murray S, Loose M. Degradation and ignition of polyvinyl chloride wire insulation. Proceeding, Fire and Materials 2007, San Francisco, CA, 2007.