Instytut Energetyki
What is the Automation, Overvoltage Protection and Environment Department?
The Automation, Overvoltage Protection and Environment Department was established as a result of the merger of the existing laboratories into a newly established billing unit on 1.05.2024:
- Laboratory of Automation and Protection (EAZ)
- Laboratory of Environmental Impacts and Overvoltage Protection (EOS).
The Department of Automation, Surge Protection and Environment specializes in conducting research and development work, as well as performing tests, measurements and expert opinions on electrical power equipment.
What does the Automation, Overvoltage Protection and Environment Department do?
As part of our laboratory offerings, we conduct, among other things:
A. Our laboratory offerings include:
- activities in the field of electrical power protection automation systems including:
- testing of new structures of protection devices,
- development of new concepts of application of microprocessor technology for the purposes of protection automation, development and implementation for production of equipment for testing and control of protection automation,
- development, design and short-run production of non-standard protection and test equipment for electric power protection automation,
- laboratory and operational testing of protections,
- analyses and expert opinions approving power protection automation equipment for use in the power industry
B. in the field of environmental protection:
- studies of electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of electrical power installations for the protection of people and the environment in the general and working environment
- studies of industrial noise from installationsenvironmental analyses related to the impact of electromagnetic fields and noise, related to the location and use of buildings and electric power facilities
C. in the field of overvoltage protection:
- tests of surge arresters in the laboratory and installed on the network, both under mains voltage and with an external power source
- analysis of the properties of arresters, including post-fault.In terms of other tests,
D. it also performs tests of incomplete discharges by acoustic methods, thermal imaging tests, tests of electrical parameters of HV lines, tests of acoustic power of electric power equipment and related equipment.In addition, the EDA Department performs research and development work and expert opinions for the power sector and other institutions, related to the impact of electric power, industrial and other equipment.
The staff of the laboratory participates in standardization and legislative work, as well as in the statutory activities of the Power Engineering Institute.
General conditions for the implementation of the EAO services
Why should you choose our services?
The Department has an accredited laboratory - Laboratory of Environmental Impacts and Surge Protection, which meets the requirements of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 and has been accredited by the Polish Accreditation Center since 1.12.1999 in the area listed in the scope of accreditation (accreditation number AB 252).
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What is The High Power Department?
The High Power Department specializes in conducting research and development work and performing tests, measurements and expert opinions on power equipment.
Accredited laboratories
There are two accredited laboratories within the structure of the High Power Department, operating on the basis of a quality management system in accordance with PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025.
| Distribution Equipment Laboratory | High Voltage Laboratory |
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| Scope of accreditation | Scope of accreditation |
What does the High Power Department do?
As part of our laboratory offerings, we conduct, among other things:
Testing of medium- and low-voltage switchgear, as well as cable connectors and prefabricated transformer stations.
- Tests of MV and LV switches.
- Short-circuit strength tests of power equipment
- Tests of resistance to electric arc.
- Measurement of incomplete discharge and radio interference.
- Mechanical and dirt tests of insulators.
- Surge testing of lightning and switching voltage and alternating voltage.
- Periodic testing of health and safety equipment.
We also offer:
- Consultation on high voltage issues.
- Training of fitters for live work up to 400 kV.
Why should you choose our services?
The High Power Department employs qualified personnel with relevant, long-standing experience in the field of testing performed. Employees of the Department are members of PKN Technical Committee No. 74 on High Voltage Switchgear and Control Equipment, PKN Committee No. 77 on Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Equipment, PKN Technical Committee No. 76 on Insulators, PKN Technical Committee No. 68 on High Voltage Measurement and Testing, and the IEC Technical Committee on Insulators for overhead lines. The personnel of the laboratories, which are part of the Department, participate in the development of standards and other standardization documents.
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High Power Department 8 Mory Street 01-330 Warsaw |
Head of Electric Division Przemysław Berowski, Eng. PhD. |
| Deputy Head of Department Tomasz Kaczmarczyk, Eng. MSc mobile.: 797 905 290 |
Head of Quality in High Voltage Laboratory mobile.: 797 905 242 |
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Technical Manager of the Distribution Equipment Laboratory Karol Karczmarczyk, Eng. MSc mobile: 797 905 126 |
Deputy Head of Technical Affairs Mariusz Sul, Eng. MSc mobile: 797 905 318 |
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Technical Manager of the High Voltage Laboratory. Michał Molas, Eng. PhD mobile: 797 905 351 |
The Environmental Impact and Overvoltage Protection Laboratory (EOS) provides R&D and expertise works connected with the environmental impact of electrical devices and diagnostic measurements of surge arresters.
The Laboratory performs research connected with electromagnetic field (EMF) and acoustics, provides analyses, expertise and consulting services in the field of surge protection and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
The Laboratory conducts diagnostic tests of surge arresters, measurements of electromagnetic field strength in environment and workplaces, measurements of noise level in buildings and in the environment of devices that generate noise (the reference method in the environment) as well as the sound power level of noise generating devices. The majority of research work is conducted off-site.
The Laboratory develops reports and prediction of the environmental impact of power and telecommunication systems and devices. It provides technical expertise concerning the buildings localisation in the vicinity of electric power objects, the selection of surge arresters and certification of its technical characteristics.
The Environmental Impact and Overvoltage Protection Laboratory meets requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2001 standard and has been accredited by Polish Centre for Accreditation since December 1st, 1999 (Accreditation No AB 252) in the following areas:
noise measurements – environmental samples,
research on environmental engineering - environmental samples (electromagnetic field, work environment, environment in general).
The Laboratory staff consists of qualified and experienced scientists and technicians.
The head of the section is Hubert Śmietanka, M. Sc
What is the Insulation Department?
The Insulation Department is a part of the Energy Division of the Power Engineering Institutes - National Research Institute, and conducts research to improve methods and criteria for evaluating the insulation quality of rotating windings of high-voltage electric machines.
What does the Insulation Department do?
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Diagnostic testing of high-voltage electrical machines, particularly the insulation of windings in large turbogenerators and hydrogenerators,
- Off-line and on-line testing and analysis of partial discharge activity in generator stator winding insulation,
- Testing and measurement of dielectric parameters of materials, insulation systems, and winding components,
- Expert evaluations based on testing results and assessments of the technical condition of generator winding insulation,
- Technical supervision of the manufacturing of new generator stators and rotors, as well as the maintenance and modernization of existing high-voltage rotating machinery,
- Testing, measurement, and acceptance testing of new, overhauled, and rewinded generators, along with post-failure diagnostics and expert reports,
- Operational, maintenance, and modernization recommendations for generator operators focusing on insulation systems,
- Investigation of the effects of electrical and thermal stress on high-voltage winding insulation and aging tests on insulation components,
- Development of technologies related to insulation systems and corona protection for generator windings.
Read about our research and implementation work
Why should you choose our services?
The plant has a qualified staff of specialists in the field of insulating materials, insulating system manufacturing technology and high-voltage machine design.
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Insulation Department 3 Prząśniczki Street 61-070 Poznań Phone: +48 61 852 52 04 |
Head of the Department Krzysztof Pietrzak Mobile.: +48 602 241 411 |
