Power testing laboratory

Infraestructuras
Áreas de investigación
  • Engineering & Technology
Página web
https://www.tecnalia.com/en/infrastructure/power-testing-laboratory
Contacto

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

¿Disponible para usuarios externos?
Yes
Descripción

A testing facility for conducting high-power tests on grid-connectable equipment, with a maximum capacity of 300 MVA for 1 second.

Connected to a 220 kV high-voltage (HV) grid, the facility can provide test voltages ranging from 2.7 to 39 kV for medium-voltage (MV) applications and below 1 kV for low-voltage (LV) applications.

The laboratory covers short-circuit testing, breaking capacity, switching operations (opening and closing), internal arc testing, current withstand capability, transients involving inductive and capacitive loads, and specialized temperature-rise tests. It also supports short-circuit testing of transformers rated up to 10 MVA.

The facility includes a control room, two test rooms, and fiber-optic-isolated measurement systems.

It is accredited by ENAC under ISO/IEC 17025 (accreditation no. 4/LE148) and registered with LOVAG and the IECEE CB Scheme.

Equipment

  • Connection to a 220 kV high-voltage grid.
  • Test voltages of 2.7–39 kV for medium voltage (MV) and below 1 kV for low voltage (LV).
  • 300 MVA·1 s capacity for internal arc and switching tests.
  • Short-circuit test facilities, including low-voltage testing up to 150 kA for 1 second.
  • Breaking capacity test facilities, including:
    - 400–500 V at 120 kA.
    - 690–800 V at 80 kA.
  • Opening and closing test facilities with inductive and capacitive loads, up to 38.5 kV / 800 A.
  • Facilities for short-circuit testing of transformers rated up to 10 MVA.
  • Control room and two test rooms, including a dedicated internal arc test room.
  • Fiber-optic isolation for data acquisition.
Servicios
  • Type and performance testing for low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, including switching operations, internal arc testing, and current withstand tests.
  • Pre-certification, certification, and verification against customer and country-specific requirements.
  • Integrated functional testing in collaboration with related electrical laboratories, including those specializing in inverters, converters, and electric vehicle charging systems.
Localización

TECNALIA

Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Laida Bidea, Edificio 413, E-48170, Zamudio (Bizkaia)

Otra información
Characterization and Inspection:
- Electrical Grids
- Energy Technologies

Application sectors

  • Biorefineries
  • Manufacturers of electrical equipment and components
  • Chemical industry
  • Chemical, petrochemical, and biorefining industries
  • Petrochemical industry
  • Utilities and power generation

Industry plan

  • HAZI · Renewable Fuels