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Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 61992-6
IEC 61992-6 specifies requirements for DC switchgear assemblies in railway applications. This standard ensures that switchgear assemblies can safely manage and distribute electrical power in DC systems. It provides guidelines for the design, construction, and testing of these assemblies to ensure they can withstand the electrical and mechanical stresses typically encountered in railway environments​​​​. Key […]
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IEC 61992-3
IEC 61992-3 addresses the requirements for circuit breakers used in railway applications. This standard ensures that circuit breakers can safely interrupt fault currents and provide reliable protection for electrical systems. It is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of railway electrical systems by specifying how circuit breakers should handle electrical faults and excessive currents​​​​. […]
Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 61992-2
IEC 61992-2 specifies requirements for insulation coordination in railway applications. This standard ensures that electrical equipment can withstand voltage stresses, preventing insulation failures that could lead to system breakdowns or hazards. It provides comprehensive guidelines to maintain the integrity of electrical systems in demanding environments​​. Key Points of IEC 61992-2 Implementation Details The IEC 61992-2 […]
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Low Voltage Standards: IEC 61992-4
IEC 61992-4 outlines requirements for measurement, control, and protection devices used in DC traction systems. This standard ensures these devices operate effectively to maintain system safety and performance. It is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation and safety of railway electrical systems by providing guidelines for the design, testing, and implementation of these devices. Key […]
Products Expertise
E-mobility
Transportation will be the next sector to decarbonise, after electricity. The rise of electric vehicles will bring huge changes to the electricity sector as well as the automotive industry. Kema Labs can help you navigate this new and uncertain landscape. We have the expertise, competence and cutting-edge test facilities to help you take the last […]
Products Expertise
Battery Storage systems
As sustainable energy becomes more widespread, energy storage solutions are becoming essential to balance electricity supply and demand. Whether you are seeking to bring new products to market or consolidating a developed technology, the right partner is crucial . Our energy storage experts offer non-destructive (pre-) testing of batteries in dedicated facilities, as well as:
CHALFONT LABORATORIES JOINS CESI
Milan, March 2, 2020 – The change in ownership of the Chalfont (USA) Laboratories’ from DNV GL to CESI has completed today. The independent testing facility in Chalfont is the largest of its kind in the United States. It features 1000 MVA and 2500 MVA short-circuit generators; a 1500 kV impulse generator; a 600-kV power […]
Operation Optimization
Grid code compliance
As the power system decarbonizes, balancing services will have to evolve as well, starting with frequency and voltage control. Every power plant must prove its compliance to the grid code requirements, running specific tests when it is commissioned and upgraded and on a regular basis thereafter. With our deep experience of grid code requirements and […]
Transmission & Distribution
Grid Modernisation
Intelligence has been integral to electricity grids since their inception: supervision, control and protection have always been key activities for system operators. So, what’s different about the smart grid ? Grids are becoming more complex for a variety of reasons, including the roll-out of distributed generation, changes in customer behavior (including the rise of the […]
Energy journal
Future grids
Testing Labs
Flex Power Grid Laboratory
The proportion of power generated from renewable energy is increasing, making voltage control more complex and maintaining adequate levels of power quality for all users more onerous. The laboratory provides a fully controllable grid -equivalent capable of operating over a wide range of frequencies, harmonics, voltages and power levels. Our system provides complete control over […]
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ENERNEX FOR POWER GRID MODERNIZATION
​Milan, March 12, 2019 – EnerNex, a CESI company, has recently been selected by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to support its grid modernization efforts. The Company will be the key Consultantto facilitate PUCO’s Data & Modern Grid Workgroup (DWG) and the Distribution System Planning Workgroup (PWG). Specifically, the DWG will focus on […]
Advisory services
Planning studies
The ongoing decarbonization of power systems is affecting them in a variety of ways, including: a (r)evolution in the generation mix, the rise of distributed generation, the deployment of energy storage capacity, enhanced interconnections between countries and more integrated power markets. In addition, the electrification of sectors that still rely on fossil fuels is changing […]
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International Workshop on regulation for Smart Grids
​ CESI @ International Workshop on regulation for Smart Grids (CIGRÉ BRASIL) 2015 in Botafogo-Rio de Janeiro. The event is a joint initiative of CIGRÉ Study committees-Brazil: • B5:(protection and Automation) • C2 (operation and control systems) • C6 (Distributed generation and distribution systems) • D2 (information and Telecommunication systems for electrical Systems) Aims to discuss regulatory issues for […]
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Smart grids for preventing blackouts?
​Transmission adequacy problems versus electrical growing consumptions, control and protection technological ageing, unpredictable renewable sources penetration, unbundling and market distortion effects, lack of coordination between system operators… are just examples of possible root causes which led  to partial or total blackouts in recent years worldwide. USA and European large disturbances on 2003 and 2005, as […]
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Smart Grids: Empowering Cities!
​On October 15th, Matteo Codazzi was invited to chair the panelNEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY NETWORKS IMPROVEMENT AND SMART URBAN SERVICES at “Smart Grids: Empowering Cities!”, an international workshop held at Enel’s Smart Lab, near CESI’s Headquarters in Milan. During the workshop, all the international guests were invited to visit EXPO 2015, which is the first greenfield […]
Testing, Inspection and Certification Services
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CESI at the World Smart Grid Forum 2013
A business, regulatory and technical executive perspective Nations bring diverse drivers and approaches to the Smart Grid. But there is a unanimous, confirmed urgency to accelerate the development of strong, low-carbon energy systems that help address global issues around energy security, economic growth and climate change. This evolution needs to be accompanied by innovative business […]
Testing, Inspection and Certification Services
Why choose KEMA Labs? How to submit your request? Submit your request now Don’t miss this opportunity to get the best testing, inspection and certification services for your energy products and systems. Fill out the form below and get a quote from KEMA Labs today.
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HP Labs drive national grids into the future
​ Since the second industrial revolution, the industry development has been strictly dependent from the availability of electric power and the reliability of the electric generation and distribution infrastructure. The reliability of an electric network could be seen as the combined reliability of its power components; since many decades, third party laboratories are trusted institutions […]