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CESI Middle East FZE
CESI Middle East FZE, headquartered in Dubai UAE and with Branch and project offices all over the Gulf region, is a leading local technical consulting and engineering company with more than nine  years of localized experience providing testing and certification services to the electromechanical industry as well as consulting and engineering services to the energy […]
Testing Labs
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 […]
Testing Labs
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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CESI @ Cigré 2012
CESI is pleased to announce the presence at CIGRE 2012, from August 27th to August 31st 2012 in Paris. With more than 6,000 international visitors expected, the CIGRE Session is the leading event for Power Systems experts from all around the world. CIGRE is a permanent non-government and non profit-making international association which was founded […]
Product Inspections, Certification & Training
Product Certification & Inspection Services
The growing demand for electricity requires utilities to have solid transmission and distribution networks, both to ensure reliability and to reduce operation costs. Utilities need to be sure that their electrical equipment is robust and  reliable . Kema Labs 1  benefits from synergies between its laboratory testing and onsite inspections, as well as a wider […]
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The first European independent HVDC lab
​The new lab represents a global center of excellence and is based on “state-of-the-art” technologies for testing cables, components and innovative systems for High Voltage Direct Current, a strategic asset for long distance energy transmission. It is the first and biggest European independent laboratory for Direct Current and it leverages the most modern technologies able […]
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CESI’s new Lab approved by Saudi Utilities
After a 2 year long audit process, National Grid SA & Saudi Electricity Company –  Saudi Arabia’s national Utilities – have approved FGH Engineering & Test GmbH, CESI’s branch in Mannheim (Germany), as Independent test laboratory for conducting special type tests . This important award certifies CESI’s continuous effort in being at the edge the […]
Testing Labs
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 […]
Labs
Arnhem
KEMA Labs Arnhem stands at the forefront of power industry testing , delivering specialized services unparalleled in scope and precision. Our state-of-the-art High Power Lab is equipped with six 2100 MVA short-circuit generators, enabling extensive AC and DC testing capabilities. Complementing this, our High Voltage Lab excels in Dielectric testing , ensuring a comprehensive examination […]
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CESI @ CIRED 2013
​CESI attended with pleasure CIRED 2013 from the 10th to 13th of July in Stockholm. CIRED, the major International Electricity Conference & Exhibition is the leading Forum where the Electricity Distribution Community meets every two years in various venues in Europe, with a world-wide perspective and participation. All key actors in power Systems, i.e. producers, […]
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CESI ON SAPIENS, RAI 3
Milan, April 29, 2019 – On April 27, CESI was one of the key players of “Sapiens”, the Italian TV program focused on science evolution. In this respect, in CESI’s High Voltage (HV) laboratory a lightning was artificially recreated, in order to understand its functioning and the impact on the Earth. You can watch the […]
Labs
Chalfont
Our Lab offers many testing services including, but not limited to, high – power short-circuit testing both AC and DC, high -voltage testing , synthetic testing , thermal testing , impulse testing , and more. The High Power Lab can generate short circuit values up to 245kV/63kA. The High Voltage Lab complements the High Power […]
Testing Labs
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 […]
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CESI at first Cable Middle East 2015 – Abu Dhabi (UAE)
​1st Advanced cable Middle East 2015 conference brought together over 110 senior representatives from leading companies and organizations Internationally and regionally. Delegates took part in detailed debates investigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Middle East market. The conference proved to be an excellent forum for discussion and knowledge sharing as well […]
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Visit of TSE Delegation to CESI
​On the 13th and 14th of November 2012, a high level delegation from the Turkish standard Institution TSE visited CESI’s facilities in Milan. During the two days visit, TSE had the chance to meet the technical team that is carrying out the prefeasibility study assigned to CESI in September 2012 as well as to visit […]
Press release
CESI Middle East Wins SEC Mandate
​Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 13 November 2012-CESI Middle East, a market leader in power systems technical consulting and testing , signed today a contract with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to develop detailed technical specifications for a High Voltage Direct Current (hvdc) power transmission interconnector between Riyadh and Mecca covering the central and western regions in […]
Technical papers
Technical design requirements and test experiences on Composite Hollow Core Insulators regarding pollution performance under AC and DC stress
This paper is a common approach of manufacturers of insulators, electrical equipment, transmission system and test labs to verify the expected behaviour in laboratory and outdoor tests . For the electrical design of composite insulators, different material properties and shed profiles for AC and DC conditions have to be taken into account respectively, considering the […]
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High RES penetration impact on Operations
​The development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is rapidly growing worldwide and they will play an increasingly important role in electricity power systems in the coming years. The majority of this is expected to be from Variable Non-Synchronous Renewable (VNSR) generation sources. According to the 2020 targets, significant volumes of VNSR generation are estimated across […]
Labs
Milan
Welcome to KEMA Labs Milan, key component of the globally recognized CESI group, located in Milan, Italy. Our facility stands as a beacon of advancement in the field of electrical testing , offering an array of services unparalleled in scope and technical sophistication. KEMA Labs Milan boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a high voltage laboratory , […]
Testing Labs
Prequalification Test Bays
Utilities want high -quality products that minimize the risk of failures in their networks. Prequalification testing of high -voltage power cable systems demonstrates that cables are reliable for long-term use under normal operating conditions. KEMA Labs, with more than 20 dedicated and independent prequalification test bays, is the global leader for high voltage testing for […]