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Books

Smallwood J M. Reducing static electricity in carpeted environments. Ch. 8 in Advances in Carpet Technology. Ed. K.K. Goswami. pp269-290 Woodhead Publishing.( 2009). ISBN 978-1-84569-333-6

Smallwood JM. Static Electricity in the Modern Human Environment. Ch. 19 in Electromagnetic Environments and Health in Buildings. (2004). Ed. Derek Clements - Croome. Spon Press. ISBN 0-415-31656-1.

Robertson CJ, Smallwood JM. (2001) Recovery and Improvement of Waste Papers using electrostatic separation techniques. pp115-126 in Recovery and Recycling of paper. Ed. R K Dhir, M C Limbachiya, M D Newlands. ISBN 0-7277-2993-4

Refereed Journal Publications

Holdstock P, Smallwood J. Measurement of electrostatic discharge ignition risks from conductive components of Personal Protective Equipment. J Electrostatics

Hearn G L, Von Pidoll U, Smallwood J M. (2012) An assessment of electrostatic ignition hazards associated with fuel flow through plastic pipes at roadside filling stations. J Electrostatics. Vol 70 Iss. 2 pp179-83

Smallwood J, Swenson D. (2011) Evaluation of performance of footwear and flooring systems in combination with personnel using voltage probability analysis. J. Phys Conf. Series Vol. 301 012064

Fast L, Andersson B, Smallwood J, Holdstock P, Paassi J. (2011) Simultaneous measurement of ignition energy and current signatures for brush discharges. J. Phys Conf. Series Vol. 301 012035

Fast L, Andersson B, Smallwood J, Holdstock P, Paassi J. (2011) Comparison of current signatures for brush discharges using different resistance values in the discharge probes. J. Phys Conf. Series Vol. 301 012036

Fast L, Paasi J, Smallwood J, Karlson I. (2009) Induction charging risk assessment: charged board alike discharges to metal and human body. J Electrostatics Vol. 67 (2&3).

J. Paasi, H. Salmela, J. Smallwood. Electrostatic field limits and charge threshold for field-induced
damage to voltage susceptible devices.
Journal of Electrostatics Vol. 64 (2) pp 128-136 2006

G L Hearn , J M Smallwood. Comparison of ESD from metal sphere electrodes and tribocharged insulators of both polarities using two ESD probes. J Electrostatics (2005) 63 6-10 pp 577-58

J. Paasi, L. Fast, T. Kalliohaka, J M Smallwood, A. Börjesson, J. Haase, C. Vogel, P. Lemaire, G. Coletti, F. Guastavino, T. Peltoniemi, G. Reina. (2005). Risks of Damage to Electronics with Reference to Charged Clothing. J Electrostatics 63 6-10 pp603-608

P Pekkala, J Paasi, G L Hearn and J M Smallwood. Characteristics of electrostatic discharges from intermediate bulk container materials. J Electrostatics (2005) Vol 63 6-10 pp 489-494

J M Smallwood. Standardisation of electrostatic test methods and electrostatic discharge prevention measures for the world market. Proc. Electrostatics 2005. J Electrostatics (2005) 63 6-10 pp 501-508

Bailey AG, Cheung WL, Smallwood JM. An instrument for space potential measurements. J Electrostatics 36(1995) 151-163

Reports

(note that due to client confidentiality many completed reports cannot be referenced here)

Smallwood J. (2007) Review of methods of bonding a hydrant servicer (dispenser) to an aircraft for refuelling. Energy Institute, London. ISBN 978 0 85293 475 3

Smallwood J M. Paasi J. (2003) Assessment of ESD threats to electronic devices. VTT Research Report No BTU045-031160. VTT Industrial Systems PO Box 1306, Tampere, FIN-33101 Finland.

Smallwood J M, Paasi J. (2003) ESD sensitive devices- damage risks and prevention. VTT Research Report No BTU045-031161. VTT Industrial Systems PO Box 1306, Tampere, FIN-33101 Finland.

Smallwood J M, Paasi J. (2002) Assessment of ESD threats to electronic devices and ESD control requirements. VTT Research Report No BTU045-021025. VTT Industrial Systems PO Box 1306, Tampere, FIN-33101 Finland.

Smallwood JM. Report on the Risk of Static Ignition During Vehicle Refuelling: A Study of the Available Relevant Research. Electrostatic Solutions Ltd. Report UKPIA2000-01-31 commissioned by UK Petroleum Industry Association, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd. and the Institute of Petroleum. June 2000. ISBN 0 85293 306 1

Smallwood JM. Review of theoretical models of electrostatic discharge incendivity. Electrostatic Solutions Ltd. Report 9907-1 commissioned by Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Universita Degli Studi di Genova, Via all' Opera Pia, 11A I-16145 Genova, Italy in collaboration with the CEC ESTAT Network. July 1999

Smallwood J M, Robertson C J: Evaluation of Shielding Packaging for Prevention of Electrostatic Damage to Sensitive Electronic Components ERA Report 97-1079R, ERA Technology Ltd., Cleeve Rd, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SA, January 1998.

Smallwood JM. Ignition of sensitive materials by low energy electrical discharges. PhD Thesis, University of Southampton, UK 1992.

Conference and other publications

Smallwood J M, Millar S. (2010) Comparison of methods of evaluation of charge dissipation from soak AHE boats. Proc. EOS/ESD Symp. 10-233.

Millar S., Smallwood J M. (2010) CDM damage due to automated handling equipment. Proc. EOS/ESD Symp. 10-217

Duvvury C, Gossner H, Smallwood J M. (2010). Why It Is Necessary To Change the IC Component ESD Target Specification Levels? Threshold Jan/Feb. 2010 pp 12-13. ESD Association, www.esda.org

Smallwood J M, Paasi J, Salmela H. (2009) Peak current failure levels in ESD sensitive semiconductor devices and their application in evaluation of materials used in ESD protection. Part1: Theoretical basis. Electrostatics 2007, 102056 J Phys. Conf Series. IoP Publishing

Paasi, J, Salmela H, Smallwood J. (2009) Peak current failure levels in ESD sensitive semiconductor devices and their application in evaluation of materials used in ESD protection. Part 2 : Experimental verification . Electrostatics 2007. 102006. J Phys. Conf Series. IoP Publishing.

Smallwood J M. Static electricity and cars, car park shocks and refuelling ignition risks. 2nd Nordic ESD Conference, Karlskoga, Sweden. Sept. 5-6 2006

J Paasi, H Salmela, T Kalliohaka, L Fast, J Smallwood. Experimental comparison of probes for air discharge measurements. Int.Conf. Applied Electrostatics (ICAES 2004), Shanghai China Nov. 2-5 2004.

Jaakko Paasi, Hannu Salmela, Jeremy Smallwood. (2004) Electrostatic Field Limits and Charge Threshold for Field Induced Damage to Voltage Susceptible Devices . Proc. EOS/ESD Assoc. Symp.EOS-26 pp 229-237

J Paasi , S Nurmi, T Kalliohaka, G Coletti, F Guastavino, L Fast, A Nilsson, P Lemaire, J Laperre, C Vogel, J Haase, T Peltoniemi, G Reina, A Börjesson, J Smallwood. Electrostatic testing of ESD-protective clothing for electronics industry . 2003. Electrostatics 2003, IoP Conf. Series. London , UK . Pp239-246.

Paasi J, Salmela H, Taminnen P, Smallwood JM. (2003) ESD sensitivity of devices on a charged printed wiring board.. Proc EOS/ESD Symp. EOS-25 pp143-150

Paasi J, Salmela H, Smallwood JM. (2003) New methods of assessment of ESD threats to electronic components. Proc EOS/ESD Symp. EOS-25 pp151-160

Smallwood J M (1999) Dust cloud ignition by electrostatic discharges and the mythology of Minimum Ignition Energy - do we know enough? Inst. Phys. Conf. Se. No. CS163 Ed. Taylor, pp 221-224, IoP Publishing, ISBN 07503 06386

Smallwood J M (1999) Simple passive transmission line probes for electrostatic discharge measurements. Inst. Phys. Conf. Se. No. CS163 Ed. Taylor, pp 363-366, IoP Publishing, ISBN 07503 06386

Larrauri E, Miguel R, Arnaiz S (Gaiker), Robertson C, Smallwood J, Coit J (ERA). (1999): Separación por medios electrostáticos de papel, cartón y plástico en differentes calidades, Proma '99, Bilbao, Feb 1999. Inst. Phys. Conf. Series 118 1999 71-76

Smallwood, J.M., Bailey, A.G. and Sykulski, J.K. (1993 )Electrostatic discharge ignition mechanisms in sensitive dust layers.

Smallwood JM, Bailey AG. (1992). Electrical discharge incendivity to a pyrotechnic powder layer. Proc. 18th Int. Pyrotechnic Seminar 1992 867-878

Hajima Tomita, Yasuyuki Tabata, Tsutomu Kodama, Smallwood JM, Bailey AG (1992). Measurement of minimum ignition energies of inflammable materials. Proc. Annual Mtg. Inst. Electrostatics Japan 1992 549-550

Bailey AG, Smallwood JM, Hajima Tomita. (1991). Electrical discharges from the human body. Inst. Phys Conf Ser. 118 1991 101-106

Smallwood JM, Bailey AG . (1991). Low energy spark ignition measurement techniques. Inst. Phys Conf Ser. 118 1991 71-76

Smallwood JM. (1991). Electrical discharge ignition of powders. Proc. 16th Int. Pyrotechnic Seminar 1991 501-513

Smallwood JM, Bailey AG. (1989). Low energy spark ignition of sensitive materials using pulse techniques. Proc. 14th Int. Pyrotechnic Seminar 1989 371-378.

Smallwood JM, Hearn G (1989). Measurements on sensitive materials using low energy capacitance discharge techniques. Proc. 14th Int. Pyrotechnic Seminar 1989

Invited presentations

Smallwood J M. (2011) The new IEC 60079-32 Electrostatics. Hazardex Conference 23rd Feb. 2011 Harrogate.

Smallwood J M. (2010) Understanding and avoiding electrostatic ignition hazards. Hazardex Cardiff. 24th November 2010.

Smallwood J M. (2007) Avoiding electrostatic spark explosion Hazards. Hazardex. Southampton 15th November 2007.

Smallwood J. The seven habits of a highly effective ESD Program. E3 2007, Gothenberg, Sweden. 17 th-18 th April 2007. ESD:PR4 pp180-181

Smallwood J. Static electricity and cars, car park shocks and refuelling ignition risks. E3 2007, Gothenberg, Sweden. 17 th-18 th April 2007. ESD:V4 pp98-99

Smallwood J M. Static electricity in petroleum forecourts and vehicle refuelling. Meeting of the APEA Eastern Branch, Needham Market. 18 th October 2006.

Smallwood J M. (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ignition hazards. In Fire and explosion hazard investigation. University of Leeds Continuing Professional Development Unit

Smallwood J M. Electrostatic fire and explosion hazard avoidance in ATEX. Hazardex Conference 22nd- 23rd February 2006

Smallwood JM. Electrostatic ignition risk and mobile phone use. in Can mobile phones communications ignite petroleum vapour? Inst. Petroleum Technical Seminar Procedings. 11th March 2003 ISBN 0 85293 401 7

Smallwood J M, Robertson C J Electrostatic shielding of packaging materials. Institute of Physics Seminar on Electrostatic Measurements. London 13th Nov. 2001

Smallwood JM. Measurement of electrostatic discharges using transmission line probes. Institute of Physics Seminar on Static and Textiles, IoP. Congress, Brighton, 18th Mar 1998

Smallwood J M, Coit J, Robertson C J. Electrostatic separation of papers and plastics in waste paper recycling, Institute of Physics Seminar on Electrostatics in Environmental Cleanliness. London, 10 Sept 1997.

Smallwood JM. Ignition of dust clouds by electrostatic discharges. Static hazards in powder handling with FIBCs: Standards, measurements and case studies. IEE Half day Colloquium and Discussion meeting. Institute of Electrical Engineers, London, 17th April 1997

Smallwood JM. Measurement of electrostatic discharges from plastics and textiles using transmission line probes. Institute of Physics Seminar on Static and Textiles, London, 15th Jan 1997

Smallwood JM. Measurement of ignition energy of a dust cloud - a critique. Electrostatic ignitions Seminar, Institute of Physics, London, 12th Dec. 1995

Smallwood JM, Bailey AG. Measurements of low energy fast transients. Seminar on the igniting power of electrical discharges. 9th May 1990 IOP, London

Smallwood JM, Bailey AG, Sykulski JK. Electrostatic discharge ignition mechanisms in sensitive dust layers. Electrostatics Seminar, Fort Halstead. 6th Oct 1993

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