CEME Testing Laboratory - Accredited and Independent
Located in Noventa di Piave, near Venice, in Italy, CEME HV Laboratory was established in 1973. CEME and General Electric (GE) share the same site, allowing proximity and partnership for research and engineering of new equipment.
Quality and Confidentiality
To demonstrate its commitment to quality, neutrality and impartiality, CEME HV Laboratory is recognized and accredited by Accredia and regularly works in partnership with the international certification bodies: CESI, ACAE, CSA.
- Accredited for testing equipment according to ISO/IEC 17025
- ACAE certified to provide a full certification with inspector
- Tests are performed according to IEC, IEEE, CSA, EN, VDE, GOST, FURNAS, GB, DL and other standards or customer specifications
Last Update 02-02-2024
The high voltage testing laboratory offers several possibilities for short- and long-term insulation testing. It is equipped with two cascade power frequency transformers and one impulse generator bank. All tests can be performed also under rainy conditions for outdoor equipment. The laboratory provides the necessary tools to measure Radio Interference Voltages (RIV) as well as Corona discharge.
High Voltage Testing Portfolio
- AC power frequency tests
- Switching impulse tests
- Lightning impulse tests
- Combined voltage tests (BIAS)
- RIV & Corona tests
Technical Capabilities
- Power frequency and Corona - up to 1 MV 50 Hz
- Lightning impulse - up to 2.4 MV (1.2 μs / 50 μs)
- Switching impulse - up to 1.4 MV (250 μs / 2,500 μs)
- RIV testing - up to 550 kV
Dimensions of Main Test Hall: 25 m length x 25 m width x 25 m height
Last Update 02-02-2024
This test laboratory can simulate the impact of the equipment on the environment e. g. the energy losses or radiation under nominal current applications. It is an independent testing room with its own current generator and allows to record up to 60 temperature sensors at the same time.
Temperature Rise Testing Portfolio
- Short term temperature rise tests
- Long term temperature rise tests
- Type T thermocouples
- IR Thermo-camera for temperature recording of full test object
- Calculation of temperature rise values based on the resistance measurement of the current transformers
Technical Capabilities
- Tests in AC – Single-Phase (50 Hz) - up to 7 kA
- Tests in DC - up to 10 kA
Dimensions of Test Hall: Regular 14 m length (Up to 32 with additional testing zone) x 6 m width x 6 m height
Last Update 02-02-2024
Mechanical Testing
The outdoor Area and the indoor Test are equipped with dedicated rail floor, which allows high flexibility of test setup. The area is equipped with two tower cranes up to 30 m high. The test area is also equipped with three speed dome camera 5 Megapixel 30x zoom and DVR for monitoring long endurance test.
Additionally, the laboratory is equipped for long and short-term monitoring the test object and its operating mechanism reading and recording torque, current voltage, position.
Load cells and strain gauges custom setup are also available for specific projects.
The power supply in test bench allows up to 4 independent regulable supply voltage AC 50-60 Hz and DC up to 5 kVA power. The test bench can perform terminal load test with a dedicated flexible structure for sample up to 15 m height single pole or three pole set-up. The load can be applied up to 6 points, each point up-to 3 directions.
The test area is also arranged for remote inspection activity thanks to remote camera and gimbal camera.
Test Area: 1100 m²
Two Cranes: 1: Height= 25 m ; 30 m arm ● 2: Height 30 m ; 30 m arm
Last Update 02-02-2024
CEME HV Laboratory is located in Noventa di Piave, Venice.
Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm weekdays.
On Italy holidays the office is closed.
CEME HV Laboratory
15, Via Meucci
30020 Noventa di Piave, (Venice) Italy
T +39 0421309511
Last Update 02-02-2024
