Undergrounding Innovation: Construction Techniques
Innovation: Cable joints and separable connectors
Description/Definition: Fully submersible components.
Impact: Increased Life & Reduced Maintenance Costs: Fully submersible components that enable uninterrupted power distribution during storm surges and flooding – ideal for coastal and high- water table environments.
Ben Lanz Director of Applications Engineering
IMCORP (Osmose)
Ben is a senior member of IEEE PES and ICC, leading technical committees on power system reliability, protection, and testing, with over 100 papers, articles and technical conference contributions published on power system reliability; asset management; longevity and diagnostics.
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.