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Experience of HVDC Interconnection Italy-France called “Piemonte-Savoie” Problems connected with EMF – ELF Study of interferences with other services in tunnel
This paper presents the main results of the studies carried out for the project of High voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Interconnection between Italy and France, called “Piemonte-Savoie” about electromagnetic interferences with other services. The project has been jointly performed by TERNA and RTE and the studies have been made with the support of the Italian […]
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Growing Demand for Testing DC Cables & Accessories: Experience & Special New Requirements
​ High – voltage direct-current (HVDC) technology is a growing field in the T&D sector, allowing transmission of bulk quantities of energy with a reduced impact on Infrastructures and reduced losses. The performance level of today’s HVDC solutions allows to gain advantage from technical, economic and environmental points of view. HVDC power transmission becomes more […]
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Low <mark class='ep-highlight'>Voltage</mark> Laboratories
Testing Labs
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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Conformity Assessment for LV products
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Conformity Assessment for LV products
​The recent changes to IEC standard for Low voltage switchgear assembly created a higher demand of tests which earlier were not mandatory. The former IEC 60439 defined indeed two different approaches to compliance: TTA – Type Tested Assembly, an assembly that has been completely type tested and PTTA – Partially Type Tested Assembly, an assembly […]
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Product Certification & Inspection Services
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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HVDC link Sardinia Island
The essential characteristics and the steps followed in the realization process of the new ±500 kV 1000MW HVDC link Sardinia Island – Italian Peninsula (SAPEI), whose completion was achieved at theend of 2010, are presented in this paper. Notwithstanding the growing application of HVDC links around the world and the acquiredexperience in the area of […]
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Testing Labs
Low Voltage Type Testing
KEMA LABS provide independent hands-on verification of LV panels based entirely on rigorous testing. We test for mechanical, dielectric, short circuit and temperature rise effects covering all the potential conditions your panels will go through in day-to-day operation. Our labs test panels against the IEC 61439-1 international standard at both 50 Hz and 60 Hz […]
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Low <mark class='ep-highlight'>Voltage</mark> Testing Services
Testing Labs
Low Voltage Testing Services
Our independent physical verification of LV panels is 100% based on testing, covering mechanical, dielectric, short circuit and temperature rise effects. It verifies all the normal and fault conditions your panel will experience in real-world operation. We carry out low voltage tests on panels in our own labs against the IEC 61439-1 international standard at […]
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Low <mark class='ep-highlight'>Voltage</mark> Switchgear Assemblies and Switching Devices
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Low Voltage Switchgear Assemblies and Switching Devices
For low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (lv panels), quality means safety. Poor quality can lead to power outages, fires or injury, so contractors need to have complete trust in the components they buy. Our testing approach and type test certificates provide the trusted evidence you need to convince your customers of the quality of […]
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HVDC: Back to the future
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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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CESI ACQUIRES KEMA <mark class='ep-highlight'>LABS</mark>
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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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CESI SIGNS FOR A NEW <mark class='ep-highlight'>LAB</mark> IN KSA
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CESI SIGNS FOR A NEW LAB IN KSA
​Riyadh, KSA: In the presence of the HE Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Falih, KSA Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Matteo Codazzi CEO of  CESI SpA and Saleh A. Al-Amri, CEO of GCC Electrical testing Laboratory have signed a term sheet for the development and operation of a state-of-the-art electrical testing facility in […]
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KEMA <mark class='ep-highlight'>Labs</mark> Jobs
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KEMA Labs Jobs
Take a look at our new vacancies! Join KEMA Labs, the world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification activities. You will work with KEMA Labs’ colleagues around the world, a pool of experts with profound competences in the Power Industry.If you are ready to get to know us better, discover how you can play your […]
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Technical papers
Voltage and angle stability monitoring: possible approaches in the framework of a framework of a wide area measurement system (WAMS)
One major item of TERNA Defence Plan consists in the realisation of a Wide Area Measurement System (WAMS), equipped with Phasor Measurement Units (PMU), to provide advanced monitoring tools and facilities. A decisive aspect of WAMS project is the development of monitoring functions for effective support to the operator, especially against system dynamics possibly leading […]
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HP <mark class='ep-highlight'>Labs</mark> drive national grids into the future
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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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Tested kWh-meters by KEMA <mark class='ep-highlight'>Labs</mark>
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Tested kWh-meters by KEMA Labs
This register contains a list of energy meters tested to the kWh-meter standards. KEMA Labs cannot and does not guarantee that this information is complete, accurate and actual. The conditions/disclaimer of this website are also applicable to the use of this register. This register gives an indication of energy meters tested by KEMA Labs and […]
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CESI’s new <mark class='ep-highlight'>Lab</mark> approved by Saudi Utilities
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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 […]
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