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High and Medium Voltage <mark class='ep-highlight'>Switchgear</mark> Assemblies and Switching Devices
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High and Medium Voltage Switchgear Assemblies and Switching Devices
Switchgears and control gears are important nodal points in modern power systems and it is vital that they work reliably . Our independent testing , to the highest internationally recognized standards, allows you to prove to grid operators that your circuit breakers deliver robust short-circuit performance for today’s networks. Kema Labs offers short-circuit testing and […]
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Synthetic <mark class='ep-highlight'>testing</mark> laboratories
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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
IEC 61992
In electrical engineering, international standards ensure electrical systems’ safety, reliability, and efficiency. The standards IEC 61992-2, IEC 61992-3, IEC 61992-4, and IEC 61992-6 are crucial for low-voltage applications in railway systems. Each standard addresses specific requirements for electrical equipment and installations, ensuring their safe and effective operation. IEC 61992-2 IEC 61992-2 specifies requirements for insulation […]
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Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 60077-3, IEC 60269-2, IEC 60947-2, IEC 60947-3
Adhering to international standards ensures the safety, reliability, and interoperability of electrical components and systems in electrical engineering. Four key standards for low-voltage applications include IEC 60077-3, IEC 60269-2, IEC 60947-2, and IEC 60947-3. Each of these standards addresses specific aspects of low-voltage equipment and its safe operation. IEC 60077-3 IEC 60077-3 is crucial for […]
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CESI Group at Innotrans 2012
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CESI Group at Innotrans 2012
18 to 21 September, Berlin, Germany ​InnoTrans, the leading International Trade Fair for Transport technology has become established as an international industrial showplace focusing on Railway Technology. It will attract nearly 2500 international exhibitors and expects more than 100 000 visitors of about 50 countries. The product groups displayed are major product ranges of the […]
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High-Power Testing Laboratories in the US
HIGH-POWER TEST LABORATORY IN THE US – THE LARGEST FACILITY IN AMERICA Located in Chalfont, Pennsylvania (USA), KEMA LABs stands as a beacon of excellence for electrical testing services. KEMA LABs specializes in a broad array of tests , notably including both AC and DC high-power short-circuit examinations, as well as extensive high-voltage assessments.  Our […]
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HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTING LABORATORY IN THE US
HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTING LABORATORY IN THE US The imperative for efficient energy transmission across vast distances has escalated, propelling manufacturers into intensified research, development, and production endeavors to create components capable of withstanding and transmitting higher voltages with optimal efficiency. Amidst this landscape, KEMA Labs High-Voltage laboratories stands tall as a globally recognized and independent facility […]
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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 of […]
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Low Voltage <mark class='ep-highlight'>Switchgear</mark> 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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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 […]
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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 of […]
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Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 61992-3
IEC 61992-3 addresses the requirements for circuit breakers used in railway applications. This standard ensures that circuit breakers can safely interrupt fault currents and provide reliable protection for electrical systems. It is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of railway electrical systems by specifying how circuit breakers should handle electrical faults and excessive currents​​​​. […]
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Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 61992-6
IEC 61992-6 specifies requirements for DC switchgear assemblies in railway applications. This standard ensures that switchgear assemblies can safely manage and distribute electrical power in DC systems. It provides guidelines for the design, construction, and testing of these assemblies to ensure they can withstand the electrical and mechanical stresses typically encountered in railway environments​​​​. Key […]
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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 […]
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High Current <mark class='ep-highlight'>Test</mark> Laboratories
Testing Labs
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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Services IEC/IEEE Testing Services and recent updates
International Standards provide instructions, guidelines, rules, or definitions that are then used to design, manufacture, install, test & certify, maintain, and repair devices and systems. They are essential for quality and risk management; they help researchers to understand the value of innovation and allow manufacturers to produce products of consistent quality and performance . International […]
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On Site <mark class='ep-highlight'>Testing</mark>
Testing Inspection and Certification
On Site Testing
Whenever you install a new or refurbished component, it is essential to verify that it works properly before you put the component or substation into service. Even the smallest failure could cause a full-scale short circuit – with potentially disastrous consequences. Kema Labs offers onsite commissioning testing of components such as transformers, generators and high-voltage […]
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HVAC Infrastructures
Transmission & Distribution
HVAC Infrastructures
Both developing and industrialized countries are heavily investing to upgrade their power systems to ensure reliable and efficient power supplies and to facilitate energy trading with neighboring countries. At the same time, the traditional transmission network model is coming under pressure from the spread of distributed generation . With few technological breakthroughs likely in new […]
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Low Voltage Laboratories
IEC 61439-2, IEC 61439-6, IEC 61643-11, IEC 61921, IEC/TR 61641
Adhering to international standards ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical systems in electrical engineering. The standards IEC 61439-2, IEC 61439-6, IEC 61643-11, IEC 61921, and IEC/TR 61641 are crucial for various low-voltage applications. Each standard addresses specific electrical equipment and installation requirements, ensuring safe and effective operation. IEC 61439-2 IEC 61439-2 specifies requirements […]
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High Voltage <mark class='ep-highlight'>Testing</mark>
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High Voltage Testing
Component manufacturers are continually striving to produce equipments that are capable of operating at higher voltage stresses with more challenging insulation coordination requirements.  Research and development into these cutting-edge components is increasingly important due to the growing need to move energy over longer distances.  The High-Voltage Laboratory at KEMA Labs is an independent facility that […]
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