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KEMA Labs Berlin
Nestled in the northeastern expanse of Berlin, along the vibrant Landsberger Allee and close to the industrial heartland of Lichtenberg, KEMA Labs Berlin emerges as a testament of innovation and excellence in the electrical testing . Founded in 1956 as a national German high power test laboratory , today it stands as a leading facility […]
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HVDC: Back to the future
​The future began in Gotland in 1950. It is here, between this island 90 kilometers off the coast of Sweden and the mainland, that the first direct current connection for the transmission of electricity was made. Though limited in size and power, the project has had enormous resonance. In fact, the prototype developed by ABB […]
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Pollution Laboratories
Salt fog stress in beachfront areas, industrial pollution, mist or rain can all cause flashovers on outdoor high- and medium-voltage equipment. Kema Labs pollution test laboratories can perfectly reproduce heavy conditions in accordance with most global standards . Test & Ratings Tests Ratings Pollution test (IEC 60507) Up to 600 kV AC Pollution test (IEC […]
High-Power Testing Laboratories in the US
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HIGH-POWER laboratories IN Is your business in ? Do you need a top-level high-voltage laboratory to test your products? KEMA LABs is the perfect solution for you. Our laboratories , located in Chalfont, provide world-class testing services and are available to clients across the U.S. Discover our laboratories !  KEMA LABs stands as a beacon […]
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Transformer Test Laboratories
Kema Labs can test all kinds of transformers from distribution to power transmission. We have the world’s most powerful test laboratories for transformer testing , which has one of the highest levels of short circuit power on the European transmission grid . Each of our laboratories is equipped to deliver sufficient power for the most […]
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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 harmonic […]
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CESI | GEPL starts in the Middle East
Today marks the beginning of Gulf Electrical Power Laboratories (CESI | GEPL) Today marks the commencement of Gulf Electrical Power Laboratories (CESI|GEPL) operations in the Middle East. Our joint venture with GCC Electrical Testing Laboratory was conceived as a call to stricter specifications of power components compliant to the highest international standards. This state-of-the-art electromechanical testing […]
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Explosion Proof Test Laboratories
International standards require electrical and non-electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas to prove it can withstand particular external events such as explosions, spark ignition, extreme heat and high impacts. To test these capabilities, you need special laboratories that can simulate such extreme conditions. KEMA Labs offers a wide range of testing services for electrical and […]
Products Expertise
Cables and Accessories
The increasing global demand for electricity in both industrialized and emerging markets is driving demand for cables systems. We carry out type tests to verify the design of LV, MV and HV cables and their accessories. Type testing allows you to prove that your cables and cable accessories meet the highest quality standards to deliver […]
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Low Voltage Laboratories
Kema Labs LV test laboratories have been in operation for more than six decades. We have more than 15 test bays that can test that products meet international product design requirements and comply with international standards. Panels are tested in our own labs against the IEC 61439-1 standard, and can be carried out at both […]
Technical papers
PD in cable accessories
Optical PD detection in high voltage cable accessories A novel method in order to perform diagnosis of the insulation system is optical partial discharge detection. This method does not work with the electrical signals which are caused in case of partial discharges but rather detects the optical signals which are coming up at the same […]
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Smart Metering Laboratories
Today’s energy meter market is highly globalized, with manufacturers and users all over the world. Smart meters are critical components for both Distribution System Operators and energy users. They must keep accurately track of the energy exchanged between the system operators and users. Smart meter shall be accurate, reliable, and stable in all conditions for […]
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Seismic & Vibration Test Laboratories
If you want to simulate an earthquake, the vibrations experienced by an automotive component on the road, the vibration of a transformer installed on the top of a wind turbine or other heavy vibration stresses, you need Kema Labs MASTER (Multi-Axis Shaking Table for Earthquake Reproduction), one of the few 4000 x 4000 mm six-degree-of-freedom […]
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratories
Electromagnetic waves are not seen but they are everywhere. From the 1960s onwards, the world’s militaries have had to test how different electronic devices interact with each other, and devices in everyday life now need to be tested as well. Kema Labs is leader in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing for 40 years and plays host […]
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High Current Test Laboratories
Kema Labs variable frequency ultra-high current test laboratories can test any equipment that requires either a high current test or a special test frequency (or a combination of both). Tests can be done in triple phase or single phase. Our variable frequency and ultra-high AC current test laboratories can test at any desired test frequency […]
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CESI supports TSE Testing Laboratory Feasibility
CESI has been awarded a strategic study for TSE Türk Standardları Enstitüsü (the Turkish Standard Institute), institution interested to establish a testing laboratory able to cope with the increasing needs of testing services coming from the fast-growing domestic electromechanical market. TSE was founded in Turkey in 1960 with the purpose of providing services of standardization, […]
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Protection & Substation Automation Laboratories
The ongoing energy transition requires digitalization with intelligent electronic devices for measurement, protection, and control in power systems. Consequently, larger and smarter grids demand more communication between grid components, as ensuring that energy flows are correctly monitored, protected and controlled is vital to delivering a stable and reliable electricity supply. We offer independent type testing and certification of […]
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HV tests for on-site cable diagnostic
Energy utilities need on-site AC high-voltage acceptance tests on their cable systems and switchgear, in order to ensure the quality of their transmission systems; such tests need to be performed on site with special equipment as well as remarkable measurement technology and diagnosis at voltages of up to 500 kV. Complete acceptance tests such as […]