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.

Coating systems for drinking water applications (BRL-K759)

The Evaluation Guideline applies to coatings, produced in a dry form such as powder or in a liquid form such as paint, for protection against corrosion of metal attachments, piping, valves, pumps, tanks, pressure vessels and similar, for drinking-...

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EN 14015 – Inspection and assessment of design and manufacturing of on site built steel tanks

EN 14015 – Inspection and assessment of design and manufacturing of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks.

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Test laboratory Sanitary Appliances

Kiwa makes quality visible As a supplier, buyer, inspector and consumer you need and want confidence. Confidence in the quality of materials and products used in (drinking) water installations and in its manufacturing. Kiwa will make the quality o...

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Compression fittings to tighten with matching clamping device (BRL-K774)

Compression fittings clamping device

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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 ...

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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...

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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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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.

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Cathodic Protection

Cathodic Protection (CP) is the ideal method for guarding pipelines and storage tanks against corrosion. However, the application of CB requires specialist knowledge, especially in extraordinary situations or when repairing breakdowns.

Boiler room under ground level

Certification of a boiler room under ground level is intended to reduce the probability of a gas explosion in the boiler room to a significant extent. This is achieved by implementing additional measures.

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Network design

Network design for new areas or minor adjustments to existing networks is a determinant factor in the relationship between your investment costs and delivery reliability. You don't want to lay a large amount of pipeline capacity unnecessarily, but you do ...

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Investigation accidents involving gas

Kiwa Technology investigates the cause of all types of accidents involving gas. These investigations are required in order to continue to use gas safely and also in order to assign responsibility for damages to the right parties.

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