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Transparent Fluorescent Silicones
Characterization of Transparent Fluorescent Silicones for Optical Monitoring of High–Voltage Cable AccessoriesThe mechanical and electrical properties of new transparent silicone materials modified with two fluorescent dyes were investigated by measuring stress-strain behaviour, electrical breakdown strength, capacity and dissipation factor, before and after thermal ageing, as well as electrical and optical partial discharges. Mechanical properties of […]
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Low <mark class='ep-highlight'>Voltage</mark> <mark class='ep-highlight'>Testing</mark> Services
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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 […]
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Jicable’15
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Jicable’15
​ CESI Group will be present with four papers at Jicable Conference in Versailles, France from 21st to 25th June. Jicable is the main forum where you can meet with the major experts in AC and DC insulated power cables and their accessories, from low voltage and special cables up to ultra- high voltage cables […]
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HVDC Infrastructures
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HVDC Infrastructures
The number of interconnections between power networks in different countries, or inside a single country with wide geographical spread, is growing, highlighting the need for high voltage direct current (hvdc) technologies, which can carry power over long distances, undersea if necessary and enable the linking of asynchronous networks . CESI is one of the few […]
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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 […]
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Technical papers
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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Visit of TSE Delegation to CESI
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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 […]
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The Value of Certification
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The Value of Certification
​Following powerful growth in the second half of last century, today’s certifications market is in flux, with both technicians and experts questioning the real value of certifications. As a consequence the certification body is increasingly the heart of this process and its choice, its engagement is the new challenge for companies asking for conformity assessment […]
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CESI at first Cable Middle East 2015 – Abu Dhabi (UAE)
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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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CESI at Second Advanced Cable Middle East 2016
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CESI at Second Advanced Cable Middle East 2016
​The 2nd Advanced cable Middle East 2016 conference held in Dubai from February 2nd to February 3rd brought together about 100 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 […]
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CESI SELECTED BY GERMAN TSOs
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CESI SELECTED BY GERMAN TSOs
CESI has been selected as one of the contracted testing centers by the four German transmission companies to test both the reliability and safety of the three electricity corridors’ cable systems that will connect the significant wind potential of the North and Baltic Sea to the big cities and to the vast industrial complexes of […]
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Services IEC/IEEE Testing Services and recent updates
IEEE C57.164:2021 – Guide for establishing Short-Circuit Withstand Capabilities of Power Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors
This IEEE Guide describes the ways to establish the capabilities for withstanding short-circuit currents resulting from external short-circuit faults. The procedures described in this document are always based on the results of actual short-circuit tested transformers, being used directly as reference or the evaluated short-circuit stresses during such tests. Other standards and updates New editions […]
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New trends of the electrical market: challenges and opportunities for HV Cables
​In a changing electrical market, driven by renewable energies, the target is to get wind or solar energy to the consumption 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 […]
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CESI AT HANNOVER MESSE 2018
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CESI AT HANNOVER MESSE 2018
​Hannover, April 23th 2018 – Cesi is attending the Hannover Messe Exhibition 2018 in Hannover, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology . The Company is presentingat booth F04its services,from testing to consultancy and engineering activities, including:Power Systems studies and power Market studies, design, owner’s engineering and testing for HVAC/HVDC Interconnections, Integration of Renewable […]
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CESI AT EP SHANGHAI
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CESI AT EP SHANGHAI
​Milan, October 6, 2019 – CESI is attending EP Shanghai, the 12th International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology. On this occasion, the company is showing at booth 2E46  its innovative services related to testing : from HP/HV tests on very high voltage equipment to HVDC and HVAC cables power and distribution transformers and […]
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CESI FOR EUROAFRICA
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CESI FOR EUROAFRICA
​Milan, May 24, 2018 – Yesterday Egypt and Cyprus signed an agreement for the realization of EuroAfrica, the submarine interconnection that will allow electricity  exchanges between Europe and Africa. The project will speak Italian too. In fact, CESI has been selected as technology Consultant for the completion of a cost-benefits analysis regarding the highway. 707 […]
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Technical papers
PD optical fibre
Progress in optical PD detection for translucent and transparent HV cable accessories with improved fluorescent optical fibresIn a previous paper we introduced sensitive and interference-immune optical PD measurements on HV cable accessories and presented first results. Since then, our investigations tried to cover all important aspects that lead to further improved sensitivity for optical PD […]
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Climatic Chambers
Testing Labs
Climatic Chambers
Particular environmental conditions can significantly affect the behaviour of electrical equipment, generally reducing its capability. Kema Labs has more than 20 climatic chambers of different sizes, from 0.3 m 3  up to 31 m 3 , as well as two thermal chambers of 400 m 3  and 750 m 3  where ice tests on transformers […]
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Technical papers
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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Remote L@b
Testing Labs
Remote L@b
KEMA labs is always committed to ensure the maximum support to manufacturers and utilities to achieve the goal of a resilient network by performing the top-quality type testing on T&D equipment according to global standards and customer specifications. In the current “new normal” times, we are committed to offer even more cutting edge services that […]
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