As you may know, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and it effects were felt in southern Florida include the ICC meeting hotel in Bonita Springs.  I’m happy to report that the ICC hotel only required minimal cleanup and is open for business. The Fall 2024 ICC meeting will be there as planned.

However, the ICC hotel private island and beach experienced infrastructure damage and is expected to be closed for repairs for a few weeks and will likely be unavailable in time for the ICC meeting. The rest of the hotel property has resumed normal operations, and all other hotel outdoor amenities are open including the waterfall pool, lap pool, adventure pool, waterslide, Lazy River, fire pits, lawn games, and the Nature Boardwalk Trail.

There are many other nearby beaches, and the current status can be checked here:  Fort Myers & Sanibel Florida Current Beach Conditions – Visit Fort Myers

The ICC overflow hotels will continue to accept reservations until Friday Oct. 4 or until the room block is sold out.If you make reservations at the ICC hotel and later find that you cannot attend, before canceling your hotel reservation, please email Jennifer Quandel at JQuandel@hpnglobal.com so that your reservation can be exchanged for another ICC attendee who is on the ICC hotel wait list

The final agenda for the Fall 2024 Meeting, October 20-23, 2024, has been posted here.

Discussion Group C37 on Submarine Cables would like to announce the following presentations at their upcoming meeting during the Fall 2024 ICC Meeting.

Title: “Thermal aspects of submarine cable bend stiffener”.
Author: George Anders, Consultant.

Recent years have seen a significant increase in new offshore installations requiring large numbers of submarine power cables. The most recent trend is construction of floating wind farms, which also require new cable construction and installation conditions. These, so-called, dynamic cables, have not only construction different from the traditional subsea cables but also involve several innovative installation features. Some of the most challenging from the thermal analysis point of view are installations involving bend stiffeners. 

The component is cone-shaped and may reach a length of several meters (see Fig. 1). From a mechanical point of view, the stiffness of the dynamic cable installation is increased. This prevents overbending of the cable due to water current-induced motions.  Bend stiffener is, however, considered a thermal bottleneck as it hinders heat dissipation from the cable to the surroundings and, therefore, requires detailed analysis. 

In this presentation, the thermal conditions of the 3-core dynamic submarine cable installed in a bend stiffener in water are investigated with the finite element (FEM) analysis. The purpose of this work is to define the accurate boundary conditions for the FEM model with the aim of developing in the future a theoretical model for calculations of the current rating for similar arrangements.

Title “ATC Straits of Mackinac Submarine Cable Replacement”Authors: Adam Brecklin, Principal Engineer, ATC
Justin Bardwell, Underground Transmission Manager, Black & Veatch

This presentation is a summary of the replacement of six existing 138kV SCFF (self-contained fluid filled) single phase cables with two 138kV XLPE three phase cables on an accelerated timeline.  This presentation will address the planning and execution of the replacement with a focus on the risks and challenges identified and the solutions developed.  The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan to Lake Huron and present a particular set of challenges for cable installation and operation with significant weather and access limitations.

The ICC Fall 2024 Newsletter is now available!  A printable version can also be obtained here.  Please take a moment to read up on what is happening at the ICC.  And most importantly, when you are finished reading, please share it with others in your company to spread the word about the importance of the work done at the ICC.  Thank you!

We have received word that the ICC hotel Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa October has completely sold out.

The hotel has previously increased our room allotment but now the ICC has virtually booked the entire hotel.

We have arranged for two nearby overflow hotels at the ICC discounted rates listed below.  When making reservations, please pay careful attention to the reservation and cancelation policies as they are different from the ICC hotel.

As previously requested, if you have made reservations at the ICC hotel and later find that you cannot attend, before canceling your ICC hotel reservation, please email Jennifer Quandel at JQuandel@hpnglobal.com so that your reservation can be exchanged for another ICC attendee who is on the ICC hotel wait list.

ICC Overflow Hotels:
Hyatt Place Coconut Point Bonita Springs
23120 Via Villagio,
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 495-1395

Hotel Website:  Estero FL Hotels Near Fort Myers | Hyatt Place Coconut Point

• Approximately 2 miles from the ICC hotel.
• Limited rooms available starting Friday Oct. 18 thru Thursday Oct. 24
• IEEE PES ICC group room rate of $149 + taxes. Free self-parking. 

Reservation Phone: (888) 492-8847

Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/napzc-hyatt-place-coconut-point?corp_id=G-IEEE

TownPlace Suites Fort Myers Estero by Marriott
23161 Via Coconut Point
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 317-3200

Hotel Website: TownePlace Suites Fort Myers Estero – Extended-Stay in Estero, FL (marriott.com)

• Approximately 2 miles from the ICC hotel.
• Limited rooms available starting Friday Oct. 18 thru Thursday Oct. 24
• IEEE PES ICC group room rate of $149 + taxes. Free self-parking. 

Reservation Phone: (239) 317-3200

Reservation Link: Book your group rate for IEEE PES ICC (Insulated Conductors Committee)

We are looking forward to seeing you in Bonita Springs.

Bert

Albert H. Spear III
Chair (2024-2025)
IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee
Albert.Spear@duke-energy.com

We are excited to invite you to the IEEE Power & Energy Society’s Insulated Conductors Committee (ICC) Fall 2024 meeting in Bonita Springs, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa October 20-23.

ICC meeting hotel reservations continue to be available to book using the link under ICC Meeting Hotel Information to receive the ICC discounted hotel room rate. Please note the ICC hotel will close the reservation link on September 30.

If you are considering staying at another hotel due to cost considerations, bear in mind that the ICC meeting hotel has waived the normal $37 per night resort fee and includes a discounted daily parking fee along with other amenities which will not be available at a non-ICC meeting hotel.

Since the Spring 2024 ICC meeting set a new attendance record and based on current ICC hotel reservation demand for the Fall 2024 meeting, it is therefore strongly encouraged that hotel reservations be made promptly as it is possible the hotel will sell out.

If the ICC hotel sells out, overflow hotels and reservation links will be provided. If you make reservations at the ICC hotel and later find that you cannot attend, before canceling your hotel reservation, please email Jennifer Quandel at JQuandel@hpnglobal.com so that your reservation can be exchanged for another ICC attendee who is on the ICC hotel wait list.

It has been reported that the hotel reservation system occasionally indicates no rooms are available for the ICC room block dates (especially Wednesday Oct. 23) even though there are rooms still available. The hotel is aware of this problem and is working on a resolution.

If this happens, please make your reservation for the nights that are available and then contact Jennifer Quandel at JQuandel@hpnglobal.com and she will assist with adding dates to your reservation.

ICC Meeting Hotel Information:
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
(239) 444-1234
Website: Naples Resort Hotel in Bonita Springs | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

ICC Hotel Reservation Link:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NAPRN/G-JICC

Some business computer firewalls may block access to the above link. If this occurs, you may use your personal computer or contact the hotel directly and mention that you are attending the ICC meeting to receive the discounted hotel rate.

For those who qualify for government rate, please first reserve your room at the ICC group rate and then contact Jennifer Quandel by email at JQuandel@hpnglobal.com to receive the government rate.

The ICC Hyatt meeting hotel room rate is $239, single or double occupancy. The $37 resort fee is waived, and vehicle self-parking is discounted at $9 per day (normally $18). Additional amenities included are Wi-Fi access in guest and meeting rooms, two bottles of water each day in your guestroom, ferry transportation to the resort secluded island, beach chairs and umbrellas
at the resort’s beach, 24-hour fitness center access, and golf bag storage.

Advance ICC Meeting and Tabletop Exhibit Registration Information:
Advance ICC Meeting registration will open on Monday September 16 and will close on Friday, October 11. In addition to minimizing registration desk waiting time, there is a much lower cost for Advance Registration compared to on-site registration.

Registration for the limited “Tabletop” exhibit space will also open on September 16 on a first come, first served basis. No early registration prior to the opening date will be permitted. As we are getting closer to the meeting dates, more information will be posted. Please check the ICC
website often for updates.

A printable invitation is linked below for those who may need it for management, travel visa, or other purposes.

Printable invitation

Additional information about the Fall 2024 meeting can be found on the ICC website under the PES-ICC Meetings tab. Please check the website meeting tab frequently for meeting updates.

Encourage Colleagues to Attend ICC Meeting and Sign Up for ICC Notifications:
If you know of anyone that may be interested in attending ICC meetings or other activities, please forward this invitation to them and encourage them to sign up at the ICC web page or the link below. Their e-mail addresses can be added to the distribution list so that they receive timely communications.

[Sign Up Here]

We are looking forward to seeing you in Bonita Springs.

Bert

Albert H. Spear III
Chair (2024-2025)
IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee
Albert.Spear@duke-energy.com

The Spring 2024 meeting saw the recognition of a number of ICC members for their presentations at the Fall 2023 meeting, and for there service as Chairs and Vice Chairs.

Also, the ICC Distinguished Service Award was presented to Milan Uzelac for his contributions to the Cable Accessories industry in the areas of design and field applications, and developing young engineers in the field.

Please take a minute to congratulate all those who were honored this spring. Linked Here.

The 150th ICC meeting celebration photos are now available for viewing at https://xistencephotography.pixieset.com/150yearanniversary/

The photos are view only. If you would like to have a copy of some of the photos, please contact Yingli Wen at y.wen@ieee.org

The ICC recently learned of the passing of Carl C. Landinger, Sr., a longtime ICC Member, and Attendee. Carl passed away on April 8, 2024. His funeral was held on April 13, 2024 in  Longview, Texas.

His obituary is on the website of Rader Funeral Home, Longview, Texas: https://www.raderfh.com/obituaries/Carl-Landinger/#!/Obituary. Expressions of sympathy and condolences to Carl’s family can be left on the website.

Discussion Group A06 will host a presentation on: Smartgrid implementation and protection and on developing high impedance fault sensors for overhead lines by John Lauletta, Exacter at their Spring Meeting. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM.