Insulated Conductors Committee

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Latest ICC News & Announcements 2010

December 2, 2010 - Dr. George H. Bahder Memorial Award Nominations
Nominations are being solicited for the Dr. George H. Bahder Memorial Award. This Award is for engineering contributions that have enhanced the quality of insulated conductor cable systems utilized for electric power delivery via transmission, distribution, and station circuits. Considerations in evaluating nominees include the following:
· Nominee to have had a minimum of 10 years of Insulated Conductors Committee membership.
· Technical leadership in cable systems design and or development.
· Significant contributions toward improving the safety, reliability, and economy of cable systems for electric energy conversion and delivery within the Scope of the Insulated Conductors Committee.
· Achievements in the fields of insulated electric power cable systems; including R & D, testing developments, field applications, and operational practices.
The nomination form and submission details can be found here.
November 3, 2010 - Standards Update
ICC Standards Chair John Merando has posted the October 2010 Standards Update.  Working group chairs/vice chairs, this reflects your current status according to IEEE SA records.  If you find any mistakes or things you don't understand, please contact John Merando to clear them up.
October 26, 2010 - Fall 2010 Awards
A number of awards were presented at the Fall 2010 meeting, including the 2010 ICC Distinguished Service Award, which was presented to Jim Fitzgerald.  A listing of all of the awards is posted here.  Please take a moment to congratulate these colleagues for their achievements and service.
October 25, 2010 - New Leadership for Subcommittee C & D
After several years of dedicated service, Ted Nishioka (Sub C) and Bert Spear (Sub D) are stepping down as Chair's of their respective subcommittees.  We all need to thank them for their dedicated service.  Vice Chairs Henk Geene and Robert Konnik are stepping up to Chair, and we are excited to announce Frank Frentzas as the new Vice Chair of Sub C, and Art Maldonado as the new Vice Chair of Sub D.
October 20, 2010 - Fall 2010 successful, now back to the beach!
The Fall 2010 meeting is now over.  We had a very productive meeting in a beautiful location in Ft. McDowell, AZ.  Please join us next May 22-25 when we return to the beach at St. Petersburg for our Spring 2011 meeting.
October 18, 2010 - C12 - "Guide for Distribution Cable Installation Methods in Duct Systems"
New Chairman Jon Erickson, will reopen C12 W, “Guide for Distribution Cable Installation Methods in Duct Systems” this Tuesday, October 19, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM in room 110 to start the process of getting P971 approved. If you can contribute to this working group or have interest in this matter, please plan on attending this meeting.
October 13, 2010 - F04 & F10 Agendas
The respective working group chairs for F04 (IEEE 400.3 PD) and F10 (Diagnostic Testing of Cable Joints and Terminations) have posted agendas for their upcoming working group meetings.
October 11, 2010 - Fall Meeting FINAL Agenda
Only 6 days until the fall meeting!  The FINAL agenda has been posted.  Please download a copy and come join us!  Any last minute changes will be posted near registration.  We hope to see you in Fort McDowell!
October 10, 2010 - F01, F03 & F05 Agendas
The respective working group chairs for F01 (IEEE 400 Omnibus), F03 (IEEE 400.2 VLF) and F05 (DAC) have posted agendas for their upcoming working group meetings.
October 7, 2010 - F10 Diagnostic Testing of Cable Joints and Terminations Announcement
A message from DG Chair, Harry Orton: Over the last two meetings, F10D has been discussing a project by VDE that closely supports the goals of DG F10. VDE has created an online database of PD measurements on medium voltage cable systems that have been validated by visual inspections of the located PD faults. This is a publically available knowledgebase, that is supported through our submissions. Please visit the knowledgebase at http://www.vde-kabeldatenbank.de/main/view.php?language=English and submit any test result you can.  More information can be found on the F10 Page.
October 6, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda Draft #8
Only 11 days until the fall meeting!  An 8th draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  The is almost the final draft, but further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
October 5, 2010 - Subcommittee Presentations and WG F01 (IEEE 400)
We have a complete schedule of subcommittee presentations posted here!  Also, WG F01 Chair Jacque Cote has posted a draft of IEEE 400 for initiating sponsor ballot at the Fall meeting.  Check the download site (link to left) to download.
October 4, 2010 - JICABLE'11
JICABLE'11 is an international forum on issues related to insulated power cables, held in Versailles, France.  They are inviting ICC members both to come, and to submit papers for presentation at their conference, June 19-23, 2011.  The deadline for abstract submission is November 15, 2010.  More details can be found in their press release, and on their website.
October 1, 2010 - Subcommittee Presentations and Transnational Luncheon
We almost have a complete schedule of subcommittee presentations posted, and the list of presentations for the Transnational Luncheon (remember to register!) has been posted.  Read about it here.
September 30, 2010 - DG E10, CIGRE/IEC International Activities and ICC MiniExpo Vendors
Discussion Group E10D on CIGRE/IEC International Activities has posted an agenda for their fall meeting here.
Also, we have 11 vendors for our Mini-Expo.  Find out who is coming here.
September 29, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda Draft #7
Our fall meeting is getting closer and closer!  A 7th draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember that further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
September 23, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda Draft #6
Our fall meeting is getting closer and closer!  A 6th draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember that further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
September 22, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda Draft #5
Our fall meeting is getting closer and closer!  A 5th draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember that further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
September 22, 2010 - WG F03, IEEE 400.2, VLF Testing in the Field
WG F03 Chair John Densley has posted a draft 9 of the proposed revision to IEEE 400.2 on the download site.  Comments are requested by October 8th.
September 20, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda Draft #4
Our fall meeting is getting closer and closer!  A 4th draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember that further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
September 20, 2010 - Discussion Group A14D
Discussion Group A14D has posted an additional document to the download site, which highlights the changes that comments are being requested on.  Remember that comments are requested as soon as possible, but no later than October 8.
September 18, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda and Presentations
Our fall meeting is getting closer and closer!  A 2nd draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember that further changes are still possible, so please keep checking back for the final agenda.
Also, Subcommittee F has posted their complete presentation agenda here.
September 17, 2010 - Standards that REQUIRE ACTION!
From Standards Chair, John Merando: With the ICC meeting about 1 month from now, below is another friendly reminder about overdue standards. PAR extension requests have been submitted for only two standards (IEEE 1143 and IEEE 1300). For the others, please get these PAR extension requests or new PAR requests submitted quickly as the NESCOM meeting is on October 29, but the agenda deadline is October 18.  More information is available here.  Standards requiring action include IEEE 848 (D13), 1143 (D11), 1210 (A08), 1299 (B06), 1300 (B05), 1406 (C05), 1428 (D06), 1511 (A18/B12), C62.22.1 (B06)
September 14, 2010 - Fall Meeting Presentations
More and more presentations are coming in for the fall meeting.  Check out Subcommittee D's presentations here.
September 13, 2010 - Online Registration Open
Online registration is officially open for the fall meeting at www.pesicc.org.  This is the ONLY way to pay with a credit card, and also helps speed up cash and check payments onsite!  There are two changes for returning members:  1. We removed the FAX number and replaced it with a Cell Phone number. This is a personal option and will not be a required field. If you want to post your Cell Phone number, simply update your record. 2. You now have the option to designate any Dietary Restriction you have (e.g., gluten-free, peanut allergy, etc.), if one applies. This will help us better plan the menus, and hopefully assist those of you with restrictions. The default field is “none”.  Hope to see you in Fountain Hills!
September 1, 2010 - Discussion Group A14D
"A14D Chair Ram Ramachandran and Vice Chair Mike Smalley have posted draft ICEA Standard S-94-649 "Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV" dated July 28, 2009 to the download site. The ICEA has asked the ICC to review this document and provide comments no later than October 8, but preferably by September 14. Please provide all comments on the ICEA's Ballot Comment Form. Please send the completed Ballot Comment Form to: Ram and Mike.  Thanks, Mike and Ram"
See the download section (Link on the left) for more details.
August 26, 2010 - Fall Meeting, WG B19
We are starting to get technical presentation postings for the Subcommittee sessions.  Check out Subcommittee F's presentations here.  Also, working group B19 has posted a draft of their document on Cable Preparation Techniques to the download section.  Comments are requested by September 15th, for a more productive meeting.  Check out the download section (link to left) for more details.
August 26, 2010 - Carlos Katz
ICC member and 2010 IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award winner Carlos Katz recently did an interview with POWERGRID International Magazine about cables and the Herman Halperin award.  See what Carlos had to say here.
August 18, 2010 - Fall Meeting Preliminary Agenda
In just a short eight weeks our Fall meeting will kick off in Fountain Hills, AZ!  A preliminary agenda has been posted to help in planning.  Please remember this is the 1st draft, and subject to change, so please keep checking back.
August 13, 2010 - Working Group Operating Procedures
Thanks to a lot of effort by Lauri Hivala, we now have an official IEEE/PES/ICC Working Group Operating Procedure,  based on the “Baseline Operating Procedures for IEEE Standards Working Groups – Individual Method," which is required by IEEE-SA for all working groups.  Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs are strongly encouraged to review these procedures, as some past procedures have been clarified, and some changed to match IEEE-SA requirements.  These procedures should guide all activities within working groups of the ICC.  Questions should be directed to the Working Group Chair/Vice Chair, or the Subcommittee Chair/Vice Chair.
August 9, 2010 - Spouse Program
Thanks to Anne Tingley's efforts, and Power Engineer's sponsorship, we have a very comprehensive Spouse's program this year, including an Art program, one-woman shown, and shopping excursion, in addition to the spouses breakfast that has been offered in the past.  Make sure to check out the details on the Fall Meeting Page, and make sure to both register your spouse on your registration form (to cover breakfast) and send e-mails requested in the details.
August 9, 2010 - An Invitation
Dear ICC Members and Guests: I hope you are enjoying summer! You are cordially invited to the 128th meeting of the Insulated Conductors Committee. It’s just around the corner, from October 17-20! Just as this past Spring, I look forward to working with all of you as we go to a new location - the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort in Fountain Hills, AZ! Please note that the hotel block closes in just about 6 weeks on September 24, 2010, however it will close sooner if the rooms book up. So please make your reservations soon. More information can be found below. Please check this website frequently for updates. See you in Arizona! Sincerely, Rachel Mosier, Chair of ICC
More information about the Fall Meeting can be found here.
June 7, 2010 - IEEE Standards Due for Maintenance in 2010
Linked is the current list of IEEE ICC standards that require action this year (before 18 October 2010). Working group chairs need to initiate the appropriate action in each case. If you need any help or guidance, contact John Merando.  More information can also be found on the E3 Standards page.
June 4, 2010 - 2010 IEEE Canada Power Medal
At the 23rd Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering held in Calgary, Alberta on May 3, 2010, John Densley received the 2010 IEEE Canada Power Medal “For contributions to the understanding and diagnosis of power cable problems”. Recipients of this medal are outstanding Canadian engineers recognized for their important contributions to the field of electric power engineering
May 3, 2010 - Fall 2010 Offline Registration
For those who cannot use the online registration, an offline registration form has been posted to the Fall meeting page.  Remember, credit card payment is only available with online preregistration, which will open closer to meeting time.  This is only for those who cannot use the online registration for one reason or another.
April 13, 2010 - Spring 2010 Awards, C23 and B02 Postings.
The Spring meeting was another busy one for awards to our members.  In addition to the IEEE Herman Halperin Electric T&D Award that was previously announced, a number of other awards were presented.  A listing is posted here.
WG C23, Guide to the Factors to be Considered in the Planning, Design and Installation of a Transmission OH/UG Terminal has posted a new draft on the download page.
B02 IEEE 404 has also posted a draft to the download page.
March 18, 2010 - Working Group Postings
WG C11 Submarine Cables has posted an agenda for their spring meeting.  WG F03 VLF Testing has posted an updated draft to the download section for discussion a the spring meeting.  WG F05 Damped AC Testing has also posted a draft to the download section.
March 16, 2010 - Working Group Postings and NEW Ad-Hoc group
WG B01, IEEE 48 has posted an agenda and also a document for discussion under the download section.  DG D04, Smoke Toxicity and Corrosive Products of Cable Combustion, has posted an update to their compendium under the download section.  Also, WG F01, IEEE 400, has posted draft 7 under the download section.  Bring a copy for discussion at the meeting.  Finally, there will be a new Sub C Ad-Hoc session on "Mitigating Manhole Explosions" chaired by William Black on Wednesday, March 24 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in the Tulip Grove, Salon F.
March 16, 2010 - Final Agenda
The Final Agenda for the spring meeting has been posted here.  Any last minute changes will be posted at registration.  Hope to see you there!
March 9, 2010 - Subcommittee A Agenda and Transnational Luncheon
Subcommittee A has posted their agenda for Technical Presentations at the spring menu.  See what they will be talking about here.  Also, the Transnational Luncheon has posted a list of their presentations.
March 11, 2010 -  2010 IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award
At our Opening Session on March 22, 2010, the 2010 IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award will be presented to Carlos Katz by Enrique Tejera, who is the IEEE Division VII Director. This is one of the most prestigious awards that can be given IEEE.  Please make sure that you make it to the opening session to congratulate Carlos!  For some more details on this award, please follow this link.
March 11, 2010 - Spring Meeting Presentation/Agenda Updates
There are a number of updates on details for the Spring meeting today.  Subcommittee D has posted their technical presentations for the Spring meeting.  A list of presentations for the educational session has been posted here.  F05 on Damped AC Testing has posted an agenda for their meeting.  Also, E10D on International Organizations has posted an agenda for their meeting.
March 9, 2010 - Subcommittee C Agenda and Mini-Expo
Subcommittee C has posted their agenda for Technical Presentations at the spring menu.  See what they will be talking about here.  Also, check out the recently updated listing of our Mini-Expo vendors.
March 6, 2010 - Draft 8 of the Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
An 8th  draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted here.
March 5, 2010 - Subcommittee F Agenda
Subcommittee F has posted their agenda for Technical Presentations at the spring menu.  See what they will be talking about here.
March 5, 2010 - Networking Lunch DOOR PRIZES!
As a new addition to the networking lunch, this year we will have door prizes!  Five copies of "Work the Pond!" by Darcy Rezac will be given out.  Remember, you MUST REGISTER for this lunch, and be present to win!  We look forward to seeing you there!
March 5, 2010 - WG Postings
Working Group C24 - Real Time Rating with Distributed Temperature Monitoring has posted an updated draft of their proposed standard to the download section.
Working Group F03 Revision of IEEE 400.2 on VLF testing has posted an agenda for their spring meeting.
February 24, 2010 - Draft 6 of the Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
A 6th  draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted here.
February 18, 2010 - Draft 5 of the Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
A 5th  draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted here.
February 16, 2010 - Spring Meeting Update
Please remember that the hotel room block closes tomorrow, February 17th!  We are attempting to secure some additional rooms now.
Also, On-Line Registration is now open.  This is the most convenient way to register, and the only way to pay with a credit card.  Follow the directions at www.pesicc.org.
February 12, 2010 - Spring Meeting Opening Session Keynote
We are excited to have Paul Allen, the Vice President of Engineering from Nashville Electric Service (NES) who will be speaking at the Opening Session on Monday morning, talking about NES, electric vehicles, and their 69-kV tunnel project.
February 8, 2010 - ICC Standards Update
Standards Chair John Merando has posted an update on the status of the various standards developed under the ICC.  Please check this list, especially if you are a WG Chair as this listing reflects the current status of your standard in the eyes of IEEE SA.
February 2, 2010 - WG F01 and F03 Drafts
Working Group F01-Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of Shielded Cables has posted a draft 6 of their document to the download section of the website.  Comments are requested by February 26th.
Also, Working Group F03-Very Low Frequency Testing in the Field has posted a new draft of their document to the download section as well.  Comments on the VLF document are requested by February 20th.
January 29, 2010 - Pictures from Fall 2009 Meeting
Many of you may have noticed a photographer roaming the halls during the Fall meeting.  Those pictures are now on the website here for everyone to see.  If you missed joining us, check out the pictures see what a blast everyone had!
January 29, 2010 - Draft 4 of the Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
A 4th  draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted here.
January 19, 2010 - Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
Another draft of the preliminary agenda has been posted here.  Please note this is still preliminary and likely to change.  Please check back closer to the time of the meeting for a final agenda.
January 11, 2010 - Preliminary Agenda for the Spring 2010 Meeting
A preliminary agenda has been posted here.  Please note this is very preliminary and will change.  Please check back closer to the time of the meeting for a final agenda.
January 7, 2010 - An Invitation to the Spring 2010 Meeting from the ICC Chair
Happy New Year! I cordially invite you to the 127th meeting of the Insulated Conductors Committee. I look forward to working with all of you as we go to a new location - the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN! Please note that the hotel block closes in just over 6 weeks on February 17, 2010, however it will close sooner if the rooms book up. So please make your reservations soon. More information can be found below. In addition, please check the ICC Website frequently for updates. Hope to see you in Nashville! Sincerely, Rachel Mosier Chair of ICC.  MORE DETAILS ON THE SPRING MEETING HERE.
January 7, 2010 - Passing of Ed McIlveen
We recently learned of the passing of long time ICC member Ed McIlveen on December 26th at the age of 98.  The obituary from the funeral home can be found here.  Our thoughts go out to his children and family.
January 4, 2010 - Working Group C23 (P1793)
Working Group C23 - Guide to the Factors to be Considered in the Planning, Design and Installation of a Transmission OH/UG Terminal (P1793) chair Dennis Johnson has posted a draft of their proposed standard to the download section of the website.
January 1, 2010 - New Officers for Subcommittee A
Congratulations to the new officers of Subcommittee A.  Al Kong has been serving for several years as Vice Chair, and will now be Chair, Replacing John Smith who is serving as ICC Vice-Chair/Treasurer.  Mark Walton has graciously agreed to take on the role of Vice Chair for Sub A.
 

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