Undergrounding Innovation: Materials Science
Innovation: Semiconducting shield materials with smooth surface.
Description/Definition: Specialty materials designed specifically for underground applications.
Impact: Increased Life & Reduced Maintenance Costs: Reduced material stress and continuous grounding to dissipate overvoltage conditions more quickly.
David Lindsay, Commercial Director of Wire & Cable
Borealis Compounds Inc.
David has over 25 years experience in wire and cable including cable design, manufacturing, installation and product management. He is an active member of and has served leadership roles at IEEE ICC, Cigre and PDi2.
Bob Hobson, Associate Technical Consultant
Burns & McDonnell
Bob is a high voltage and medium voltage power systems specialist who excels working with customers, consultant and suppliers on complex electrical power projects to generate cost effective solutions.
Patrick Coplen, Application Development Engineer,Wire & Cable
Borealis Compounds Inc.
Patrick has over 35 years experience in the cable industry with a focus on material and compound development, lab testing and cable manufacturing. He is an active member of IEEE-PES ICC.