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Donald R. Culp, Owner
Ultrasonic background
Owner, Krell Engineering (1985 - present)
 | Design and optimization of ultrasonic resonators (horns, boosters, transducers) using
finite element analysis. Design parameters include static, dynamic, and thermal stress,
power loss, resonant frequency separation, input and output amplitude uniformity,
materials specifications, and manufacturability. |
| Computer Aided Resonator Design (CARD) software. |
Senior Research Engineer (1980 - 1985)
Acoustics Research Group
Branson Sonic Power Company
| Development of advanced ultrasonic resonators, including solid-mount boosters and
transducers. Optimum designs were achieved through finite element analysis and empirical
testing. |
| Development of materials with improved fatigue strength for use in ultrasonic
resonators. |
Chief Ultrasonic Engineer (1978 - 1979)
Energy and Minerals Research Company
(Private and government research in ultrasonics)
| Directed the ultrasonic research laboratory for this start-up company. Research projects
included ultrasonic apparatus to determine integrity of coal mine roof rock and roof
bolts, and ultrasonic coal grinding for use in coal-oil mixtures. Two patents were
awarded. |
Research Engineer (1972 - 1977)
Research and Development
Branson Sonic Power Company
| Development of equipment for ultrasonic metal welding, resulting in two patents. |
| Research of advanced projects, including ultrasonic drying of fabrics, metal pickling,
wave soldering, wire cleaning, and particle de-agglomeration. |
| Support of customers for advanced applications. |
Membership
Education
Master of Science in Management of Engineering,
1985
University of Bridgeport
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1972
West Virginia University
Thesis: "Metal Deformation with Ultrasound"
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1970
West Virginia University |
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