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 ever achieved in an independent third-party test laboratory.

These industry-leading facilities, together with our highly qualified and experienced test engineers, ensure maximum flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in testing all kinds of transmission and distribution components. Once the test is successfully completed, your component will receive a KEMA LABS type test certificate, a globally recognized guarantee of quality and reliability.

Tests Ratings
Short time withstand and peak withstand current tests No Limitations
Short circuit tests No Limitations
Power arc tests No Limitations
Internal arc tests No Limitations
Load tests No limitation, up to 220 kV systems

Components tested

  • Cables and cable accessories
  • Insulators
  • Power and instrument transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Panels and other components

Tests available

  • Short circuit
  • Switching
  • Power arc test
  • Internal arc test