Books and Book Chapters
Arora A, Lele S, Medora N, Souri S, "Lithium-Ion Battery Failures in Consumer Electronics," Artech House Publishing, Norwood, MA, 238 pp., May 2019.
Medora NK, Kusko A, Arora A. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems. In: On-Site Power Generation: A Comprehensive Guide to On-Site Power. Fifth Edition, Chapter 20, pp. 205-219, Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), 2015.
Arora A, Medora NK, et al. Safety of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles. In: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Power Sources, Models, Sustainability, Infrastructure and the Market, Elsevier B.V., UK, 2010, pp. 463-491.
Publications
Medora NK, Arora A, 69-kV Sub-Transmission Line, a Careless Painter and a Scissor Lift - A Potential Electrical Hazard, Presentation, 2019 International Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering (ISPCE), IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society (PSES), San Jose, CA, May 6-8, 2019.
Arora A, Lele S, Functional Safety & Li-ion Batteries. Battcon Orlando, FL, 2019
Lele S, Arora A, A Methodology for Evaluating the Root Cause of a Li-ion Battery's Failure. Battcon Orlando, FL, 2019.
Lele S, Arora A, Benson K. Predicting the life of Li-ion batteries using the Arrhenius Model. Battcon Nashville, TN, 2018.
Arora A, Pinnangudi B, Harris J. Lithium ion batteries for stationary applications: A safety perspective. Battcon 2011, Orlando, FL, 2011.
Medora NK, Yamaguchi G, Arora A. Conducting high frequency electrical measurements — Case study using a TASER M18 device. 2010 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Boston, MA, 2010.
Pinnangudi B, Arora A, et al. Thermal shutdown characteristics of separator materials used in lithium-ion batteries. 2010 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Boston, MA, 2010.
Medora NK, Arora A, Livernois T. Series arcing faults in electrical transportation systems. SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI, 2010.
Medora NK, Yamaguchi G, Arora A. Conducting high frequency electrical measurements - case study using a TASER M18 device., 2010 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society (PSES), Boston MA, October 18-20, 2010.
Arora A, Medora NK, et al. Evaluation of resistive faults in high current starter cables. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Toronto, Canada, 2009.
Arora A, Medora N, Swart J. Failures of electrical/electronic components: Selected case studies. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Longmont, CO, 2007.
Swart J, Edmonds J, et al. Case studies of electrical motor and generator failures. Failures 2007, South Africa, 2007.
Swart J, Arora A, et al. Methods for measuring the mechanical safety vent pressure of lithium ion cells. IEEE Symposium on Product Safety and Compliance Engineering, Irvine, CA, 2006.
Swart J, Arora A, et al. Case studies of electrical component failures. Failures 2006, South Africa, 2006.
Swart J, Arora A, Nilsson S. Characterizing the performance of battery chemistries used to power a single-person vehicle. 6th International Advanced Automotive Battery (and Ultracapacitor) Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2006.
Swart J, Arora A, et al. Going beyond industry standards in critically evaluating lithium-ion batteries. Advancements in Battery Charging, Monitoring and Testing, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Arora A, Swart J, et al. Characterizing the vent operation of lithium-ion cells and battery packs. 5th International Advanced Automotive Battery (and Ultracapacitor) Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2005.
Arora A, Swart J, et al. Lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles: A safety perspective. 5th International Advanced Automotive Battery (and Ultracapacitor) Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2005.
Arora A, Edwards P. Software-based photon counting telemetry receiver for an infrared communications satellite. International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, San Diego, CA, August 2003.
Selected Presentations
Martens, J., Kuykendal, M., Bracher, D., Arora, A. Functional Safety That Your Boss Will Understand. 2019 Association of Equipment Manufacturers Product Safety & Compliance Seminar, Des Moines, IA, May 1, 2019.
Arora A, Lele S. Emerging issues in automotive product liability cases: electronic/software defects. Presented at SEMI FOA (Fab Owners Alliance), Scottsdale, AZ, February 2018.
Arora A, Martens J. Energy storage for BEV's: An engineering perspective. IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC' 13), Dearborn, MI, June 16-19, 2013. (Half-day tutorial).
Martens JD, Arora A. Understanding the role of software in product failures. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Portland, OR, November 5-7, 2012.
Arora A, Martens J, Babic D. AC & DC adapters safety considerations. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, San Diego, CA, 2011.
Arora A, Harris J. Designing with lithium-ion batteries: An engineering perspective. IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition, Phoenix, AZ, 2011 (4 hour tutorial).
Arora A, Medora NK, Pinnangudi B. Accessible hot surfaces and burn hazards. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Boston, MA, 2010.
Arora A, Medora NK, et al. Arc faults in hybrid and high voltage automotive electrical systems. 9th International Advanced Automotive Battery & EC Capacitor Conference (AABC) and Symposia, Long Beach, CA, 2009.
Arora A, Medora N, Livernois T. Circuit protection devices and arc fault detection schemes for electrical automotive systems. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Austin, TX, 2008.
Arora A. Electrical/system component failures. ASM International Meetings, Phoenix, AZ, 2008.
BenKinney M., Arora A, Swart J. The influence of regulatory changes on unique product designs. IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering, Longmont, CO, 2007.