Testing Centre
Energy Systems Testing Centre (CSE)
In the structure of the Center we distinguish:
- Power Instrumentation and Systems Research Group (GSE),
- Renewable Energy Technologies and Systems (Offshore, Onshore, PV) Research Group – GSO
- Energy Efficiency Improvement Technologies and Systems Research Group – GEE
- the Power Systems Testing Laboratory (LSE).
The area of activity of the Energy Systems Centre includes the conduct of projects and RD work in the field of energy:
- testing and design of switchgear and distribution gear;
- numerical analyses of electromagnetic fields and temperature distributions of equipment and equipment;
- modular construction;
- systems for monitoring, data collection and transmission;
- energy efficiency;
- optimisation of producer and national RES systems;
- testing of equipment for security and safety of energy systems;
The staff have a wide range of knowledge and extensive experience in conducting research related to the above-mentioned topics. Employees have been involved in EU projects, NCBiR funding and internal projects of both a development and implementation nature. Active participation in a number of industry and business meetings, scientific conferences and technology development events related to the development of energy systems keeps the state of the art up to date. CSE is working to establish broader cooperation with companies and other Łukasiewicz Research Network Institutes and scientific units in the area of joint RD projects and the development of product and technology solutions with a high degree of readiness for rapid implementation in the economy, in the area of energy systems. The institute’s experts are also authors of a number of analyses, patents or studies.
The Centre includes the Power Systems Testing Laboratory (LSE), which performs tests on LV and MV surge arresters and voltage limiters. The laboratory also carries out RD work in this area.
Power Instrumentation and Systems Research Group
The Research Group is engaged in carrying out complex scientific, development, construction and technology work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of:
- switchgear and distribution gear,
- high and low voltage AC and DC equipment and appliances,
- large-current systems used in industry and power generation,
- power grid security technology,
- high and medium voltage AC and DC technologies,
- carrying out work on the development of test methods for test systems for switchgear and controlgear,
- carrying out work on the development of test methods for safety systems for electricity network components,
- carrying out basic, analytical and design work on switchgear and controlgear,
We specialise in the area of:
- Design and testing of switchgear;
- design and testing of switchgear apparatus;
- numerical calculations of the electromagnetic field and temperature distribution in switchgear,
- testing of low-voltage SPD surge arresters for AC and DC networks,
- testing of surge arresters for AC and DC networks and railway applications,
- testing of VLD voltage limiters
The activities of the Research Group focus on the development of technologies for the power industry, particularly switchgear and protection equipment. The group designs and tests electrical equipment such as contactors, disconnectors, circuit breakers and short-circuit switches. It also carries out numerical calculations of the electromagnetic field and temperature distribution in switchgear. Moreover, GSE activities include: testing of low-voltage SPD surge arresters for AC and DC systems; testing of surge arresters for AC and DC systems and railway applications, testing of VLD surge arresters. .
The recipients of our work are manufacturers of switchgear and switchgear switching equipment, in particular manufacturers and distributors of low-, medium- and high-voltage switchgear and breakers. Manufacturers and distributors of surge arresters for AC and DC mains and railway applications. Switchgear short-circuit laboratories. Technical universities and research institutes for cooperation in joint projects.
List of major projects carried out by the staff of the Energy Systems Centre:
- “New research areas at Elektometal Energetyka S.A.”;
- “Construction of integrated systems to support and optimise the operation and safety of MV switchgear based on control and protection automation”
- Development of an ultra-fast earthing switch design”;
- „Development of a new generation of switches for medium-voltage electricity distribution.”
- “eVAN Universal electric delivery vehicle cat. N1 with hydrogen fuel cell and modular multifunctional load compartment”;
- “Europe’s Rail Partnership research and development ecosystem”;
- “Łukasiewicz Competence Centre Modular Construction – Project no. 080/2/06″.
Renewable Energy Technologies and Systems (Offshore, Onshore, PV) Research Group – GSO
Energy Efficiency Improvement Technologies and Systems Research Group – GEE
