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High Power Testing: Advanced Methodologies and Certifications
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 power […]
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High Voltage Testing
Testing Labs
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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High-Power Testing Services
High Power Testing Laboratories
High-Power Testing Services
High-Power Testing Services Kema Labs Laboratories provide high-power testing services which include short circuit, switching testing, and short-time current testing based on international and regional standards, to utilities and equipment manufacturers all over the world. Several high-power labs are available in different locations, with short circuit power starting from 2,000MVA up to 15,000 MVA three-phase, […]
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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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Testing Labs
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 standards […]
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On Site Testing
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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Transformers
Products Expertise
Transformers
Power transformers are key components in power production, transmission and distribution, interconnecting systems that have different rated voltages, from power plants to final users. KEMA LABS tests power and distribution transformers up to the highest power and highest voltage ratings in use today. We test transformers to standards such as IEC 60076 (oil-filled), IEC 60076-11 […]
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High Power Testing Laboratories
Testing Labs
High Power Testing Laboratories
Kema Labs High Power Laboratories provide short circuit, switching testing and short time current testing based on international and regional standards, to utilities and equipment manufacturers all over the world. Several high power labs are available in different locations, with short circuit power starting from 2,000MVA up to 15,000 MVA three phase, the widest range […]
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High Voltage Testing Laboratories
Testing Labs
High Voltage Testing Laboratories
It has become increasingly important to be able to transport energy over longer distances, pushing manufacturers to research, develop and produce components that can operate at higher voltages. KEMA Labs High-Voltage Laboratories is a renowned independent facility for testing and certifying medium and high voltage components used in electrical infrastructure. Our Laboratories can test cables, […]
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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 materials, […]
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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 benefits from synergies between its laboratory testing and onsite inspections, as well as a wider portfolio of […]
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Protection & Substation Automation Laboratories
Testing Labs
Protection & Substation Automation Laboratories
The ongoing energy transition requires digitalization with intelligent electronic devices for measurement, protection, and control in power systems. Consequently, larger and smarter grids demand more communication between grid components, as ensuring that energy flows are correctly monitored, protected and controlled is vital to delivering a stable and reliable electricity supply. We offer independent type testing and certification of […]
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High Current Test 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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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 m3 up to 31 m3, as well as two thermal chambers of 400 m3 and 750 m3 where ice tests on transformers, insulators and high voltage alternating current disconnectors can […]
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Transformer Test Laboratories
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 rigorous short-time […]
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Measuring Equipment Calibration
Testing Labs
Measuring Equipment Calibration
All electrical equipment, such as generators, dividers, transformers, and energy meters, requires periodic calibration. Our accredited calibration laboratories provide traceability of measurements to national standards. Unfortunately, we regularly find that fake reports and certificates are used in tenders, displaying fake Kema Labs logos.If you have any doubt or if you need further information, please check out our […]
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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 surge […]
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Technical papers
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 with […]
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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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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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