Utilities

Kiwa provides a wide range of services to manufacturers and service providers in the utilities sector, especially in the gas and drinking water sectors. We are experts in gases and support you in transitioning from fossil energy to solar and wind energy, as well as in the transportation and utilization of energy and water.

Accelerated lifetime evaluation for Fuel Cell stacks

Fuel cells are sensible for contaminants like SMOG, salt, soot and other (air) pollutants in environmental air. Whether fuel cells are implemented in cars, (motor) bikes or other (transport) vehicles, it is necessary to investigate the influence of potent...

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Accidents and Incidents Analysis

The independent investigation of incidents enables them to be used objectively as lessons to be learnt for the future. By learning from incidents, the correct measures can be taken to reduce these. For gas network operators in the Netherlands, Kiwa Techno...

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Advice on gas measurement

Gas measurement takes place in the entire gas supply chain from gas production to delivery to industry and large business consumers and gas for household use. All the market parties benefit significantly (in financial terms) from correct and accurate gas ...

Industry

Industrial Gas Systems

Gas systems that are used in industrial processes must be suitable for use and demonstrably comply with all environmental and safety requirements.

Industry

Optinet

The energy infrastructure is becoming increasingly complex. In the past, all users were purchasers of electricity and gas or heat. Now a much greater variety of technologies is available such as heat pumps, home heat and power plants, solar-powered boiler...

Collage distribution

Analysis odorant in natural gas, hydrogen gas and other gases

Natural gas, hydrogen gas and many other gases are naturally odorless. This can cause dangerous situations, for example if a leak or other incident occurs. Gases that are distributed via the Dutch gas network must therefore be scented with a so-called odo...

Analysis of odorants in natural gas, hydrogen gas and other gases

BDA Infrared Thermography

Heat loss occurs in all buildings. An infrared camera can be used to visualise this heat loss, which is invisible to the eye.

Thermography

Policy studies

Constructing a new energy network is associated with significant costs. Consequently, the concept that is best suited to the situation should be identified as soon as possible. Various energy concepts can be compared on issues such as costs and CO2 emissi...

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is one of the possibilities for improving the quality of your organisation and/or processes. If you wish to achieve the objectives that you have set, for example, for your asset management, you will have to translate them into specific, measu...

Asset Management

Sleeve connection assessment for heat distribution networks

The reliability of district heating networks heavily depends on the quality of pipeline connections. Water ingress at socket connections can compromise insulation, leading to reduced thermal efficiency and corrosion in steel pipes. It is crucial for both ...

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Emergency manual and emergency drills

Organizing emergency drills allows network companies to assess and demonstrate that the organisation is ready and capable of handling a breakdown or emergency effectively. An emergency drill should be organised based on the emergency manual, with great at...

Asset Management

Data Management and Analysis

You probably collect large quantities of data about your network, including, for example, inspection reports for stations, pipeline leakage detection details, breakdown records or other information.

Data analyses

Energy measurement for gas and heat

Energy meters are a crucial component in distribution networks for gas and heat. Based on its specific knowledge in the field of gas and heat measurement, Kiwa Technology will be delighted to advise you on purchasing and applying these energy meters.

Asset Management

Explosion Safety

Every company that transports, stores and uses flammable substances is required by the Dutch Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) to pursue a policy aimed at protecting employees against the dangers of explosion.

ATEX

Gas analysis by ISO-certified laboratory

If your organization works with gases, it may be important to know their calorific value or Wobbe Index. In addition, it's crucial that the gas does not contain harmful trace components. At Kiwa, you can rely on expert analysis of a wide range of gas prop...

Analytisch Chemisch Laboratorium

Gas systems in residential complexes

Safe use of gas falls under your responsibility as a Housing Association or Owners Association (Vereniging Van Eigenaren or VVE). Analysing possible risks and the scope of those risks is of essential importance for this.

Stacked construction

Gas Stations and ATEX

All network operators' gas stations with accessible spaces where hazardous explosive atmospheres may occur are subject to the ATEX regulations. Network operators should therefore ask themselves many questions about safety. Kiwa Technology can advise you.

ATEX

Getting a grip on gas

Actively keeping track of the complete design, installation and management cycle for gas systems owned by housing associations is often difficult by the involvement of many different parties. As a result, housing associations can lose control. Kiwa Techno...

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Feasibility Studies on Alternative Fuels

Kiwa Technology carries out feasibility studies to support gas traders, fleet owners and governments; to facilitate investment, safety, and provide an overview on the possibilities of alternative fuels CNG, LNG, H2 and CH2. To serve this objective, the st...

Innovation

Innovative products and technologies

Innovative new products and services that can be used in the construction, maintenance, repair, replacement and management of gas distribution networks regularly appear on the market.

Innovation