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.
Energy (consumption)
Energy use is ever increasing. How we address energy demand issues and at the same time make our energy system more sustainable, leads to a complex work field. These changes offer opportunities for the sustainable organization of energy consumption by industry, bulk consumers and regular consumers.
Kiwa provides energy users with the support and tools to optimize energy consumption. This involves research before advice and consulting before making recommendations. Every advice is tested against theoretical foundation, practical reality and business consequences.
Our services
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...
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...
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.
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.
Gas distribution safety
Gas distribution safety is currently a topic of high social interest. Organisations such as the supervisory bodies, the Dutch Energy Council and the Dutch National Mines Inspectorate explicitly hold network operators accountable for their responsibilitie...
PAS55 en NTA 8120
PAS 55 - In the process leading to the certification, Kiwa can create added value on many different levels. In this way, Kiwa Technology can offer excellent support with consultancy in the setting-up of the necessary processes and systems
Jointing techniques materials
Problems in pipeline systems often arise at the connections. At Kiwa Technology, we have years of experience investigating and identifying the causes of connection failures. Our expertise in welding plastic pipes (PE, PEX, PA, PP, etc.) and other joining ...
Policy studies
The construction of a new energy network involves significant costs. For this reason, it’s important to determine as early as possible which concept is most suitable for the situation. Energy studies make it possible to compare different energy concepts, ...
Risk Management and Analyses
The added value of Risk Based Asset Management (e.g. according to PAS55 or NTA 8120) can be broken down into a number of internal and external benefits.
Technical audits, valuation and due diligence
The energy distribution sector is in constant motion. In the context of network acquisitions, it’s essential to gain clear insight into the technical condition of existing networks. After all, the quality of the assets being acquired largely determines th...
Temporary Staff
The energy distribution sector is continually evolving and changes inside and outside organisations follow on from one another at a rapid pace. These changes impact on the personnel, employees and manpower in organisations.