Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Chairman- Los Angeles Section (1200 members) 1974-75
Chairman -Los Angeles Council
(13,000 members in 12 sections from Santa
Barbara to Orange County), including activity related to WESCON, of which
the council is a 25 % owner 1977-78
Chairman- Power Systems Protection Committee 1990-91
Responsible for
the Buff and Blue Books
Distinguished Lecturer 1988-92
Lectured in 14 cities, including
4 South American countries, on Reliability of Industrial Power Systems.
In May 1992, his two hour lecture was videotaped, while broadcast live
on the National Technological University Satellite Television Network.
He was an invited lecturer at INDUSCON '92, held June 1-3, 1992 in Sao
Paulo, Brazil, and lectured at Santa Caterina University, Brazil
Within IEEE, Mr. Love has been active in preparing electrical safety/design
standards known as the Color Book Series, and sponsored by the Industrial
& Commercial Power Systems Department, such as:
Std 242- Recommended
Practice for Protection & Coordination of Industrial and Commercial
Power Systems (Buff Book); Std 241-Recommended Practice for Electrical
Power Systems in Commercial Buildings (Gray Book); Std 399- Recommended
Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Analysis (Brown Book).
He authored a chapter in Std 1015-1997, Recommended
Practice for Applying Low voltage Circuit Breakers used in Industrial and
Commercial Power Systems (Blue Book). He also contributed to Std 902-1998 Application Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Yellow Book)..
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
Accepted as a member in June, 1996 in this professional organization
formed to advance the art and skill of engineers who serve as engineering
consultants to members of the legal profession and as expert witnesses
in courts of law, arbitration proceedings and administrative adjudication
proceedings.
Forensic Consultants Association- Orange County (FCAOC)
Was one of the founders of this group organized on July 9, 1993 by
the Orange County Local IEEE Consultant's Network. Became the first
Treasurer when incorporated for all consultants to the legal profession,
and membership consists of engineers, accountants, medical doctors, investigators,
and construction experts. The monthly meetings feature talks by attorneys,
judges, and other specialties on economics and court behavior.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
After passing the professional engineering examination, was licensed
in 1985 to practice Fire Protection Engineering in California, I joined
the NFPA and SFPE. My work in nuclear power plant fire protection
was good preparation. The NFPA standards on electrical codes, safety,
and maintenance are excellent sources.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Instrument Society of America (ISA)
