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Synthetic testing laboratories
KEMA Labs has been a pioneer in developing synthetic test methods. Our Laboratories has achieved the most powerful short circuit and synthetic test capabilities ever in our independent testing and certification laboratory , which can short-circuit test 1,200 kV power equipment, with the highest short circuit power of up to 15,000 MVA. Reaching the high […]
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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 […]
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CESI’s new HVDC Laboratory Opening Ceremony
​ CESI’s newest HVDC Laboratory at FGH’s Facility will be celebrated in Mannheim on September 2nd, 2014 with a unique Opening Ceremony at the presence of local stakeholders and key international clients. CEOs from global Utilities and Cables manufacturers, alongside with top business professionals, will gather and discuss during a special Symposium about the state […]
Technical papers
Optical PD detection in high voltage cable accessories
Optical partial discharge detection is a new method to perform diagnosis of the insulation system detecting optical signals which are coming up at the same time.This method does not work with the electrical signals which are caused in case of partial discharges though. On the basis of this different physical process, external electrical noise can […]
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Mannheim
The Mannheim laboratories are located in the south east of the city between the Neckar and Rhein rivers in one of the largest green areas in Baden-Württemberg. The labs’ history dates back to 1956, when the high voltage testing laboratory and the modern high power test laboratories were built. The site also boasts cutting-edge facilities […]
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Prague
Situated just 15km east of Prague’s vibrant city center, KEMA Labs Prague is a cornerstone in the Czech Republic’s electrical testing landscape. Established in 1953 under the auspices of the Czech Technical University’s Research Institute, this laboratory has grown to become a specialist in testing across a broad spectrum, including low- voltage , medium- voltage […]
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Safety issues in case of internal arc on HV cable terminations, bushings
Worldwide demand for new T&D networks will increase in the near future pushing the utilities to install a larger number of high voltage equipment like cable terminations, bushings and surge arresters. Meanwhile the attention to environmental and safety issues is generally increasing . The aim of this paper is to analyze the potential risks associated […]
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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 for […]
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Proving reliability of High Voltage cable systems: AC and DC critical aspects
In a changing electrical market, driven by renewable energies, the target is to get wind or solar energy to the cons​umption centers. Nowadays Transmission System Operators (TSO) are worldwide searching for innovative solutions in developing the transmission grid and, as a result, it is likely that the application of extra high voltage AC and DC […]
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ON ENERGY RESILIENCY
​We are experiencing a phase in which the energy sector, in the world, is changing abruptly and substantially, as it has not happened for more than a century. In this scenario, the need to effectively prevent the potential damage on the electricity grid caused by extreme weather phenomena is becoming more and more crucial.   Therefore, […]
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FGH Engineering & Test GmbH
In Mannheim, directly connected to one of the most powerful nodes of the German grid, is the “smallest” (total occupied area of 70.000 m2) platform of the CESI Group. Brief History 1921      SfH formed in Berlin as a research organ for both electric power companies and manufacturers 1956      New facilities built in Mannheim/ […]
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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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Shanghai
The CESI Group subsidiary in China “KEMA (Shanghai) Technology Consulting Company Limited” is focusing on sales & marketing for Great China region in order to promote our testing business for Chinese manufactures and also to support them for  testing  their component  at worldwide  KEMA labs ( High Power Lab , High voltage Lab and  SS&T). At the […]
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CESI ACQUIRES KEMA LABS
Arnhem, The Netherlands October 8, 2019 – CESI and DNV GL have signed today an agreementto transfer the ownership of KEMA Laboratories to CESI. The completion of the transaction will take place at the end of 2019 and is subject to other customary closing conditions. Once finalized the transfer, CESI will become world leader for […]
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GEPL
CESI | Gulf Electrical Power Laboratories (CESI | GEPL) – a joint venture between CESI S.p.A and GCCETL –  establishes state-of-the-art electrical testing facilities in Saudi Arabia. Located in Dammam, it performs a wide range of electromechanical testing activities and provides technical services according to the highest international standards. In particular, CESI | GEPL provides […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
High Power Testing Laboratories
High Power Testing: Advanced Methodologies and Certifications
KEMA Labs High Power Laboratories stands at the forefront of cutting-edge high power testing solutions, catering to the intricate requirements of global utilities and equipment manufacturers. With our state-of-the-art facilities and seasoned test engineers, we provide technical expertise and precision in high power testing . Comprehensive High Power Testing Capabilities Our extensive repertoire of high […]
Technical papers
Advanced Operation of the High Voltage System Highlights from the Italian Plan for System Security,Advanced Operation of the High Voltage System Highlights from the Italian Plan for System Security
The Italian Plan for System Security (IPSS) is a coordinated actions program devoted to revise and possibly improve practices and systems used for the Italian Transmission System Operation. The IPSS is lastly introducing modern operating solutions which are parts of both the Smart Grid for Transmission paradigms and the ENTSO-E research emerging initiatives. As known, […]