Design & Construct of a short-circuit testing laboratory in Arnhem.
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In 2015 we were commissioned by DNV KEMA Netherlands to extend the capacity of the High Power Laboratory in Arnhem. The expansion has increased the current capacity by 50%. The building also contains the apparatus which is used to conduct the short-circuit testing. With this new extension DNV GL can meet the global demand for testing of even larger and heavier equipment.
We were responsible for the design and construction of a generator hall where two short-circuit generators were placed on foundation blocks with spring assemblies. The works were realised in an operational environment. In addition, the construction pit was realised by means of a CSM wall and a silicate injection treatment was used to stop groundwater ingress.
DNV KEMA Netherlands will extend the existing capacity of the High Power Laboratory in Arnhem. Visser & Smit Bouw has been...