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.

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 ...

Industry

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...

Collage distribution

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 ...

Tubes

Replacement and maintenance strategies

Replacement and maintenance strategies - This is a costly and time-consuming operation, which means it is important to make clear choices about which sections it would be best to replace within which period of time. Kiwa Technology can advise you.

Gas and water heat research

Work procedures and instructions

Under occupational health legislation, technical distribution work, among other things, must be carried out safely. A basis for this is the application of correct and complete work procedures which detail the work methods, materials and personal instructi...

Safety work procedures

Thermostatic regulating valves (BRL-K14003)

The thermostatic regulating valves are intended to be used in circulation systems in tap water installations, with a maximum operating pressure of 1000 kPa and a maximum water temperature of 90°C.

Legionella prevention water installation

Drinking Water Materials Testing – BS 6920

BS 6920 is a requirement for manufacturers and suppliers of non-metallic materials/products that are used in contact with drinking water.

Rubber rings

External coatings for the corrosion protection of buried or immersed pipelines and joints

External coatings for the corrosion protection of buried or immersed pipelines and joints AR 87

FROSIO

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-...

Drops of water

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.

Steel tank

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

Drops of water

Worldwide Co-operation and Services for Drinking Water Appliances

Your local Kiwa office also has extensive knowledge of international standards and market developments to offer various services regarding the certification of your products in various countries.

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Water reducing valves and combination water pressure reducing valves (BRL-K14004)

This evaluation guideline specifies the requirements for water reducing valves and combination water pressure reducing valves of nominal size DN 8 to DN 100 for inlet pressures that not exceed 1.600 kPa and a temperature that does not exceed 30°C ...

Water

Water quality marks: Middle East

In the Middle East, products utilized in the water sector need to demonstrate proof of toxicological assessment of their impact on the quality of water. Kiwa certification, testing and inspection services are fully accredited and recognized by local autho...

Clear water