Below the Surface: BOP Cable Fault Solutions

Thursday, February 22, 2024

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PT

Moderator(s)

Christopher Petrola, P.E.

Director, Maintenance and Technical Services
Enel Green Power North America

Speaker(s)

Troy Ryan

Director of Operations
Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC.
Lees Summit, Missouri
Ben Lanz, SMIEEE, CICC

Director of Strategy & Development
IMCORP
Manchester
Scott Saniti

Technical Specialist
Shermco Industries
Blanco, Texas

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With miles of buried cables transmitting energy to and from wind and solar substations, multiple factors can converge to create erratic faults, catastrophic failures, and other maintenance challenges. In this session we will look at historical data of underground collection system faults, how the industry can improve performance, proper splice techniques, and fault-finding best practices.