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Trust the Power of ExperienceTesting • Consulting • Engineering • EnvironmentShapinga Better EnergyFutureCESIShaping a Better Energy Future1• Testing, Inspection and Certification services for HV, MV and LV electrical components;• Engineering and Consulting services for power systems and markets, transmission and distribution grids, generation plants, renewable and hydro plants;• Environmental Consulting and Structural Engineering services for Energy, T&D, Industry and Transport sectors;• Production of Solar Cells for Space and Terrestrial (CPV) applications.CESIBusiness LinesCESI* Milan (CESI), Berlin (IPH), Mannheim (FGH).2Consulting,Solutions & ServicesTesting& CertificationEngineering& Environment– ISMESTestingLaboratories*CertificationSolar CellsTSO OperationsT&DSmart GridsPower Markets,Policies & RegulationsGenerationPlantsCivil & StructuralEngineeringEnvironmentCESI is a world leading technical consulting company with over 50 years’ expertise operating in several areasincluding: Transmission and Interconnections, Smart Grids for Distribution, Renewable and Solar, Testing,Certification and Quality Assurance. CESI also develops and manufactures advanced multi junction photovoltaicsolar cells for both space and terrestrial (HCPV) applications.With an annual turnover of more than 110 million Euro, CESI operates in more than 40 countries around theworld, with a total network of about 1,000 professionals. The company’s key clients include governmental institutions, regulatory authorities, major utilities, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution SystemOperators (DSOs), generation companies, manufacturers, system integrators, financial institutions and international electromechanical and electronic manufacturers. Established in 1956 to support the development and security of the Italian Electricity Grid operations, CESI istoday an international center of excellence in testing and certification of electromechanical components and inelectrical systems R&D, providing laboratory testing and certification services to the electromechanical industry.CESI is a fully independent joint-stock company with premises in Milan, Berlin, Mannheim, Dubai and Rio deJaneiro. CESI’s main shareholders are Enel, Terna, Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi and ABB.It provides its clients with technically innovative, cost-effective solutions to improve their competitiveness and performance. To know how, please check all of our references on www.cesi.it.CESIShaping a Better Energy Future3CESI: over 50 years of experience4Some of our references worldwideLegendRepresentativesReferencesReferences described in the present documentMain Regional HeadquartersSouthern Europe & Northern AfricaMilan – ItalyNorthern EuropeBerlin – GermanyMiddle East & AsiaDubai – United Arab EmiratesAmericasRio De Janeiro – Brazil5CESIShaping a Better Energy FutureTesting& Certification7Components and electric systems interact together thanks to our 50+ years testing experience. With our peerlessand unique know-how we are the best partner for those businesses that trust the power of experience. IPH GmbHin Berlin Germany and FGH Engineering & Test GmbH in Mannheim Germany are incorporated companies and fullyintegrated platforms of the CESI test facilities and are accredited following ISO 17025,by the German and ItalianBodies – respectively DAKKS and ACCREDIA that assess, verify and monitors our laboratories continuously. We are also proud co-founder of the Short Circuit Testing Liaison (STL) providing a forum for voluntary internationalcollaboration among testing top professional organizations. CESI is also an international assessment bodyaccredited ISO 17020 for Quality Assurance and Inspections, EN 45011 for products and notified body followingAtex EU directive for equipment in potential explosive atmospheres. Certificates and test reports from CESI, IPHGmbH and FGH Engineering and Test GmbH are internationally recognized by Authorities, Utilities, TransmissionOperators and Electromechanical Manufacturers.CESI’s many Testing facilities may assess:• Electromechanical components from Low Voltage to Ultra high Voltage levels in alternating and direct currentElectronic embedded components for terrestrial or airspace vehicles, smart network devices and meters etc;• High voltage AC and DC cables and accessories;• New solutions about HVDC systems;• Power Electronics systems;• Drives and Motors systems up to 45MW.CESI offers also:• Climatic chambers;• Pollution tests labs;• Anechoic chambers for electro-magnetic test;• Mechanic and vibration platforms for shock test;• Explosion emulation laboratories;• IT communication and Interoperability laboratories for smart components and systems.CESI has also been working for 30 years in the research, development and manufacturing of High Efficiency solarcells both for space and terrestrial applications (High-CPV technology) thanks to close cooperation with relevantinternational space agencies including those of Europe and Italy, and Russia. Today, more than 60 satellites withCESI solar cells fly around the globe with CESI solar cells.CESITesting & CertificationTesting the Energy’s Future• CESI acts as an independent conformity assessment bodyinternationally recognized• Over 1 Million HV, MV and LV components tested in our facilities in Italy and Germany in the last 10 years,380,000 m2 (equivalent to 63 football fields)• More than 300 customer’s personnel every day in our facilities• Over 3,000 m3 customer objects moved in and out from our laboratories every monthCESI in China for the construction of the biggest High Power Laboratory of the worldProject DataClient State Grid Electric Power Research Institute (SGEPRI)Region / Country ChinaJob Type TestingThe Laboratory State Grid Inspection & Testing Center for Electrical Equipment(Changzhou, Jiangsu Province) was funded by State Grid Corporation of China and built by SGEPRI. The new Testing Center will focus on electric equipments test and inspection based on High-Power Laboratory. The project of the latter includes a maximum charge voltage of 1100kV and 4 sets of short-current generators; an AC/DC High Voltage Test Hall; and an Environmentand Mechanical Test Hall, for test requirements of switch gear, circuit breaker,transformers and other equipments for rated voltage up to 1100kV. CESI, involved in the design of the Laboratory (133,340 sqm), gave its support during the electromechanical components’ and industrial equipments’ acquisitionprocess and certified the laboratory’s performances.8CESIShaping a Better Energy Future9A lot of electromechanical manufacturers are delocalizing their productions in Asia and Far East Countries to get the best from fast growing markets and lowermanpower costs.Within this scenario of globalization, CESI was asked to provide Quality Assuranceservices during the manufacturing process of a 660kV and 800kV HVDC pilot-projectin China.CESI used its experience to design review, qualification of manufacturers, pre-inspection of production lines and of test laboratories, in-production inspections(production supervision) and witnessing to type and routine tests of transformers.A great certification for ChinaProject DataClient State Power Grid Corporation of China Co., Ltd Panama’s TSO’sRegion / Country ChinaJob Type CertificationIndia is facing a rapidly increasing demand for testing activities of electromechanicalcomponents produced in the region. Crucial to succeed within this trend is thedevelopment and empowerment of the National Power Testing Laboratory.CESI aided NPTL in the feasibility, detail design and equipment specification for thedevelopment and construction of the 750kV High Power Short-Circuit Test Facility.Once again, CESI confirms its worldwide leadership in Testing Laboratory design,built up over 50 years of successful operations in the Testing Business.Helping the Indian giantProject DataClient National Power Testing LaboratoryRegion / Country IndiaJob Type Testing1011CESIShaping a Better Energy FutureCESI, through its subsidiary company IPH, had been appointed by Siemens to test the capabilities of their innovative HVDC switchgear.Aim of the test was to verify the commutation capacity of a conventional high-voltage circuit-breaker in connection with an oscillating circuit for various direct current parameters, and also under conditions of extremely low temperatures.Through its subsidiary IPH, CESI is among those few testing laboratories worldwideable to provide the testing parameters required for that, i.e. testing currents up to 5kA at DC voltage of 7.6kV and an inductance of 200 mH.Alongside Siemens to innovate HVDC SwitchgearsProject DataClient SiemensRegion / Country GermanyJob Type Testing12Project DataClient KEI (India), Demirer (Turkey), NKT (Germany)Region / Country Germany – ItalyJob Type TestingCESI has a consolidated world wide market leadership in cable testing recognizedfrom its customers all over the world. This reputation has growth since its acquisitionin 2005 of FGH, a company based in Mannheim, Germany. CESI is constantly expanding and diversifying the testing facilities for meeting the growing needs of its customers.With the support of FGH’s laboratories, CESI has started in the 2010 an ambitiousprogram of investments and construction focused in doubling the Pre QualificationTest High Voltage Cables facilities across three platforms (in the headquarters located in Milan and Mannheim) at different rates up to 500kV.Technological innovation in High Voltage Cable TestingProject DataClient ABBRegion / Country ItalyJob Type TestingA pioneer test performed by CESI to assess reliability of ABB’s large size motorsThe oil & gas is one of the few growing industrial sector with an highly performancedemanding market for variable speed systems.A common work was set up to develop and realize structures to be used for testingreliability and load performances of large size motors (up to 30MW) and mediumvoltage drives (up to 30kV).CESI has run a specialized mechanical study to establish the good measurements of a completely inertial platform capable to compensate the vibrational solicitation of the motors. The platform, which is the only one existing in Europe for such motor sizes, can offer to CESI’s clients advanced and complex tests.CESIShaping a Better Energy Future1314IPH accredited by the Russian Federal Railways agencyThe railways market is facing an increasing request for reliable and high performanceservices all over the world: quite a big challenge in a large country with environmentalconstraints like Russia.IPH, CESI’s subsidiary, is asked by the Federal Russian agency of railway transport, for accreditation as competent and third-party testing Body in the field of testing and components. The subject of accreditation comprises railways’ applications whichare fixed installations, as DC switchgear, and electric equipment for rolling stock.The accreditation is validated both for products liable to certification and to conformitydeclaration.Project DataClient Russian Federal Railway AgencyRegion / Country RussiaJob Type CertificationCESIShaping a Better Energy Future15Project DataClient International electromechanical oil & gas manufacturersRegion / Country International and DomesticJob Type CertificationThe Company operates as a notification body for the certification of equipmentswhich are used in potentially explosive atmospheres, always according to the directive 94/9/CE (ATEX) and/or the IECEX’s scheme. Furthermore, CESI gives its support to the most important international oil & gas enginesmanufacturers as ABB and Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali. It also plays a big role in the field of electrical products’ certification and on the HV & UHV’s equipments for the main international constructors.CESI, together with IMQ company, operates under the CSQ brand for thecertifications of management systems of quality, environment, security.CESI is confirming its status as a certifications’ providerProject DataClient Thales Alenia Space, Sponsored bythe Italian Ministry of Defense and the Italian Space AgencyRegion / Country ItalyJob Type SolarCESI’s spacewalkThis project is sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Defense and A.S.I. (Italian Space Agency). Between 2007 and 2010 four satellites were placed in orbit to monitor the Italian coasts, to analize seismic hazard and superintendingenvironmental disasters.To build these satellites, Thales Alenia Space used CESI’s triple junction solar cells,with a conversion efficiency of up to 26%.The project’s second step is anticipating the launch of two other satellites in 2014-15.16Project DataClient KVANTRegion / Country RussiaJob Type SolarCESIShaping a Better Energy Future17Ionozond’s Project High Efficiency Space Solar CellsCESI is one of the few III-V solar cell manufacturers worldwide to entirely own the relevant fabrication technology, that has been used so far to power more than 60 satellites for 25 countries.Kvant is in charge for the realization of the Solar Arrays that will provide energy tothe satellites of the Ionozond constellation (Russian Federation), which is intendedfor the measurement of the ionosphere geophysical parameters and the monitoringof the upper atmosphere and near-Earth space.CESI is in charge for the production of the 10,000 CTJ 28% Triple junctionInGaP/InGaAs/Ge bare solar cells, 27% minimum average efficiency, which Kvant will use as “building bricks” for the manufacture of Ionozond’s solar arrays.Consulting,Solutions& Services19CESI strives for delivering practical solutions able to interpret and shape a world that is becoming more and moreinterconnected and complex. We have a drive to concrete results.The range of services we offer covers the entire life cycle of the infrastructure, from early stage’s techno-economicanalysis, up to the support during the operation, including:• Power system’s Master Plans;• Feasibility studies for the interconnection of Transmission Networks;• Power Market design and Regulatory studies;• Technical Assessment of Distribution Networks;• Strategic analysis, Cost-benefit analysis and Road Map definition for the implementation of Smart Grids and Smart Metering infrastructures;• Power System studies for the Integration of RES Generation on HV and MV networks;• Studies and consultancies for Power system Operation, including Defense and Restoration Plans, blackout reconstructions;• Preparation of system studies and technical specification for Transmission and Distribution investments, including HVAC and HVDC interconnections, Smart Metering and Smart Grids;• Assistance to Procurement, Installation and Commissioning for T&D infrastructures and for RES Power Plants;• Studies, Consultancies and Engineering services for the Energy storage, with particular emphasis on batterytechnologies, superconducting magnetic energy, capacitors, compressed air and pumped storage;• Studies and Consultancies for the enhancement of Transmission and Distribution networks Automation;• Consulting and Risk Assessments for the optimal management of the electrical Assets;• Development of tailored SW solutions in the field of Power systems planning and operation.CESIConsulting, Solutions & ServicesSharp Ideas Powering a Smarter World• Studies and technical assistance in more than 15,000 km HVDC links worldwide• Technical assistance in the deployment of more than 50 milliondigital meters worlwide• Studies for grid integration of more than 10 GW of renewables20CESI Middle East has been selected by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development to undertake a feasibility study to determine the best options for electrical and gas interconnections scenario to create a single energy market for 20 Arab Countries by 2030. The project will establish a strategy and master plan for further developments in the trade of electricity and gas among the Arab countries, and to determine the trade-offs between export of electricity and/or natural gas. The key steps of the project are: analysis of the present status and future scenarios in the energy sector, assessment of the energy exchange across the 20 Arab countries,ranking of the best natural gas and electric interconnection options, along with a time schedule and cost estimation for the implementation plan.Creation of a Single Electricity & Gas Market for 20 Arab CountriesProject DataClient Arab Fund for Economic and Social DevelopmentRegion / Country Middle EastJob Type ConsultancyCESIShaping a Better Energy Future21Project DataClient Desertec Industrial InitiativesRegion / Country Europe, Middle East and North AfricaJob Type ConsultancyElectrical Highways for EU-MENA IntegrationThe integration of the power systems of the MENA region with the Europeaninterconnected pool (ENTSO-E) is a key requirement to enable a massive powerexchange between the two areas coherently with the mission of Dii, who envisagesmeeting about 15% of Europe’s electricity demand by 2050. A key issue to attractinvestors consists of identifying clear solutions and the related profitability, for instance the benefits deriving from a new electricity highway.CESI was awarded for this strategic study thanks to the deep knowledge of the MENA Region’s transmission networks gained through tens of planningstudies to identify the main corridors (highways) necessary in the long-term (year 2050): long-term roll out plan at 2050 and to examine more in depth the first set of highways implementation in the mid-term (year 2030).CESI Middle East signed a contract with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) todevelop detailed technical specifications for a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)power transmission interconnector between Riyadh and Mecca covering the central and western regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new 800 km HDVC link will not only increase the power generation capacity of local networks but also provide a reliable back-up energy supply in emergencysituations.In addition, the link will allow multiple users to benefit from the newly createdincreased capacity and have a power carrying capacity of 3,000MW or more, which will result in increased energy reserve margins for SEC to be able to fulfill high energy demands with greater reliability.The first HVDC power transmission interconnector between Riyadh and Mecca22Project DataClient Saudi Electricity CompanyRegion / Country Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaJob Type ConsultancyCESIShaping a Better Energy Future23Project DataClient EEHCRegion / Country EgyptJob Type ConsultancyDue to the rapid growth of the energy demand in Egypt over the last years, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, one of the most activeFinancial Institutions operating in the Arab countries, supported the Egyptian UtilityEEHC for the development of a transmission system Master Plan for 2030.CESI, as a part of a consortium of international consulting firms, was awarded this contract, especially for the identification of existing bottlenecks and weaknessesin the Egyptian Power system and the development of the recommendedTransmission Master Plan, with proposed schedule and estimated costs for the required reinforcements.The results of this study were of utmost importance for setting up mid and long termpriorities for the country’s electrical sector. Designing the Egyptian electric power systemProject DataClient Ministry of Energy and Mineral resources (MEMR),National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), World BankRegion / Country JordanJob Type ConsultancyRenewable energy in JordanAccording to the Jordan Energy strategy, Renewable energy is going to play an important role in the generation mix in the near future and the country will have to cope with the ambitious plan of integrating RES into the network.CESI was chosen by MEMR to recommend the measures needed to maintain the security, reliability, operational integrity and efficiency of the power system in the best manner. 24CESIShaping a Better Energy Future25Project DataClient STEGRegion / Country TunisiaJob Type ConsultancyA Wind Generation project in TunisiaThe ELMED project is a private infrastructure that will be created in Tunisia,consisting of a 1000MW generation cluster, aimed at feeding local demand as well as exporting electricity to Italy by a submarine merchant line.It is envisaged that a part of this generation cluster will be produced by RenewableEnergy sources. As a result, CESI has been entrusted to conduct a network study aimed at evaluatingthe maximum amount of generation from non-dispatchable sources to be allowedwithin the Tunisia Network and still guarantee a sufficient power system security.Project DataClient Northern Ireland ElectricityRegion / Country Northern Ireland / Republic of IrelandJob Type ConsultancyThe Renewable Integration Development Project (RIDP) is a joint plan beingundertaken by the Transmission System Operators of the Irish area (Northern IrelandElectricity, Soni and EirGrid) to help execute the Government’s ambitious renewabletargets of 40% by 2020 and to enable the connection of wind farms that enter the planning process.CESI was selected to perform Phase III of this project, aimed at identifying the mostappropriate schemes of development of the transmission network for the properintegration of these new generation investments. By this consultancy project, CESI is contributing to strengthening one of the moststrategic corridors in Europe for the matching of the decarbonisation goals.Off-shore wind farms for Ireland26CESIShaping a Better Energy Future27In the framework of the ever increasing integration of European power networks,Greenconnector, a private operator, decided to create a new power line across the Alps.CESI was selected to produce all the technical documentation to support the bidding process for the supply of the equipment, calibrated on the bestinternational industrial level, and to cope with all the challenges provided by a complex geographical environment.A new Power Line connecting Italy and SwitzerlandProject DataClient GreenconnectorRegion / Country Italy – SwitzerlandJob Type Consultancy28Project DataClient TernaRegion / Country ItalyJob Type ConsultancySAPEI project is the electrical interconnection between Sardinia and continental Italy,realised by 500kV DC submarine cables and two conversion stations transmitting1000MW power flow in both directions. CESI has supported Terna, the Italian Transmission System operator, as technicalconsultant from the earliest feasibility analysis, carried out at the beginning of year2000, up to the commissioning of the system and transmission of the first powerflow over the link, in 2009.SA.PE.I., a bridge between Sardinia and Italian peninsula29CESIShaping a Better Energy FutureProject DataClient Burns & McDonnellRegion / Country USAJob Type ConsultancyU.S. Pacific Interties’ HVDC Link UpgradingCESI was awarded for this strategic study thanks to the deep knowledge of HVDC transmission technology.The project aims to increase the power transmission capacity of the link, ensuringthe maximum reliability of this strategic interconnection line, that transports largeamount of energy produced in Pacific Northwest to Los Angeles, one of the biggestenergy consumption areas of the USA. This link was commissioned in the 60s and has been upgraded twice.The final step of the project includes: the study of the proper configurations for the monopolar operation of the link and the detailed engineering of the newinstallation to be developed.Project DataClient Interligaçoes Eletrica do Madeira (IEM)Region / Country BrazilJob Type ConsultancyThe Interligaçoes Electrica do Madeira is a consortium promoted by three of the most important Brazilian utilities, who are financing the Rio Madeira project, one of the biggest transmission projects ever realised, delivering 6300MW for over 2300 km along the Porto Velho and Araracoara electrical stations.CESI is acting as owner’s engineer providing expertise and technical assistance to the clients under the different phases of the project: design’s review, test specifications, documents analysis, in-production and type and routine test inspection.Consultancy services in Brazil for the project on the Rio Madeira30A power grid across the AndesIn order to enable higher capacity power flows over the Ecuadorian region, and in particular for the connection of the industrial and heavy load centres of thecapital with the production areas in the mountains, CELEC, the national ElectricalCorporation, has decided to introduce the 500kV level within their power system.CESI has been awarded by one of the most important International FinancialInstitutions operating in the area with the technical assistance to CELEC for the Master Plan, preliminary engineering and socio-economic analysis of such a complex transmission network expansion.Thanks to this project, the energy availability of the country will be tripled over the next ten years.Project DataClient CELECRegion / Country EcuadorJob Type ConsultancyCESIShaping a Better Energy Future31Project DataClient Enel DistribuzioneRegion / Country ItalyJob Type ConsultancyThe biggest Smart Metering project everThe Italian Smart Metering project, which allows the remote reading and operationof more than 30 Million residential and industrial Customers, today still representsthe most important Smart Metering project, worldwide.Over the 10 years required to deploy an infrastructure of this size, CESI has played acrucial role providing technical consultancy and laboratory tests for the development,certification and integration of the components of the remote electric meters. Thanks to its competences CESI has rapidly become the most referenced technicalconsultant on Smart Metering on an international level.32Project DataClient ECRARegion / Country Saudi ArabiaJob Type ConsultancyThe kingdom of Smart Grids & MeteringCESIShaping a Better Energy Future33CESI Middle East has been selected by the Electricity & Co-Generation Authority of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ECRA, to develop policies, specificationrequirements and an implementation plan for a smart metering and advancedmetering infrastructure. This new mandate, which is the first kingdom-wide project of its kind to beundertaken in Saudi Arabia, not only increases CESI Middle East’s leadership positionin the Middle East, but also gives further impetus to the development of future plans based on renewable energy across the Middle East, as the implementation of smart grids allows a switch from conventional energy to renewable energy. CESI will be working on this project with global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.Project DataClient EPS (EBRD financed)Region / Country Republic of SerbiaJob Type ConsultancySmart metering project in the Republic of SerbiaEPS is the 100% state owned power utility of Serbia, serving around 3.4 millioncustomers. In order to reduce losses and to improve energy efficiency, EPS haslaunched a project, financed by both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank, aimed at replacing the oldelectricity meters with Modern Smart Meters and adopting a common interface for sharing Management and Billing information among the different distributioncompanies. CESI was awarded the consultancy contract, established to provide EPS full technical assistance throughout the different stages of the investment, from project preparation and tendering to the supervision of the installation and the commissioning of the infrastructure.34Project DataClient EPCGRegion / Country MontenegroJob Type ConsultancyModern electricity meters for MontenegroEPCG is the largest company in the Montenegro’s energy sector, owner of bothpower generation and distribution assets, serving more than three hundred thousandcustomers. EPCG’s smart metering project is targeted at reducing the country’senergy and carbon intensity, encouraging efficiency, reducing the current level of losses and setting-up the basis for future Smart Grids.CESI has been selected through an international tender as the technical consultantproviding support to the EPCG Project Implementation Unit over a three yeardevelopment, from the system specification to the commissioning system.CESIShaping a Better Energy Future35ITER is a scientific project endorsed by 7 countries worldwide: the former Soviet Union, the USA, the European Union, Japan, the People’s Republic of Chinaand the Republic of Korea, and it is one of the largest and most ambitiousinternational science projects ever conducted.ITER project aims to build a reactor which will be performing in 2020, able to provethe actual capabilities of nuclear fusion in being the energy source of the future.CESI is currently engaged as technical consultant for the Electrical Supply of the reactor, providing support in all design review and Quality Assurance activities for the Electrical, Power Conversion and Power Electronics components.ITER, the “way” for the Energy of the futureProject DataClient ITER OrganisationRegion / Country FranceJob Type Consultancy36Project DataClient EnelRegion / Country ItalyJob Type ConsultancyE-mobility projectEnel is developing a new generation of conductive charging stations for future city mobility concept based on electric cars.Two different stations have been created with Enel for recharging in public multiuserstations or directly in private parkings.CESI is supporting the entire product development process through specialized e.m.c. test and type test, and it is also the product independent accredited certifier according to the EN45011.CESIShaping a Better Energy Future37Engineering& Environment39We offer to our customers the most appropriate tools to meet their challenges in integrating renewable energy,optimizing hydro generation plants and monitoring environmental emission of Thermoelectric Power plants.CESI provides certification of quality and environmental management systems according to international standards(ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, UNI-EN-ISO 17025).Our range of services aim at optimizing Thermoelectric Power Plants’ operating conditions, minimizing Plants’environmental impact, resolving environmental litigations, reducing implementation costs of monitoring networks,improving Community’s acceptance of power plants.CESI is a worldwide recognized leader in Dam Safety, Structural Engineering, Hydroelectric Plants Management,Natural Risks Mitigation, Environmental Management of Industrial Plants, and Environmental Impact Assessmentwith specific know how in:• Dams’ monitoring systems;• Studies of structural analysis and verifications;• Hydrological monitoring systems;• Emergency and risk mitigation plans (maximum flood conditions, dams break, slope stability and landslide,rock falls);• Mitigating measures studies to define land protection planning (debris flow, water quality, biodiversity);• Ecosystems quality analysis by monitoring campaigns according to standard parameters;• Environmental modeling application to identify polluting sources and to evaluate the effects of different polluting scenarios.We also performs specialized engineering services:• Seismic monitoring of civil structures in order to protect the architectural and monumental heritage;• Analysis of the causes of degradation and instability (e.g. ageing, earthquakes, floods, traffic vibrations, pollution, etc.);• Design, installation and management of automatic monitoring systems, numerical analysis to verify the behaviourof the structure with operating loads and loads associated to hypothetical scenarios of interest (e.g. earthquake).CESIEngineering & EnvironmentA deep experience for a Sustainable World• More than 1,500 Risk Assessment Studies for the environmental performance of industrial plants• More than 300 systems and structural analysis for dam safety and environmental protectionThe structural monitoring system allows the improvement of dam safety and the optimization of maintenance planning. Itaipu dam, located between Brazil and Paraguay, is one of the biggest dams in the world for the production of hydroelectricity. CESI designed and installed a monitoring system (more than 300 sensors and 24 data acquisition systems)inclusive of a subsystem of communication (INDACO – CESI trade mark) and an expert system (Mistral®) to achieve hourly information data about the dam status.CESI has over 50 years expertise in dam monitoring system design.A monitoring system for one of the biggest hydroelectric plant in the worldProject DataClient International ITAIPU BinacionalRegion / Country Brasil – ParaguayJob Type Engineering / Monitoring40CESIShaping a Better Energy Future41Project DataClient Chernobyl Nuclear Power PlantRegion / Country UkraineJob Type MonitoringA delicate job in the contaminated area of ChernobylAfter the nuclear accident in 1986 a protection structure was built in order to contain the radioactive fallout.CESI is committed to design, supply, install and start-up a monitoring system to acquire data about the structural behaviour of the protection structure. Main goal of the system is to provide information to guarantee safety conditionsduring the construction of the definitive “shelter”. CESI is working with two partners: Ansaldo Nucleare and Thales Alenia Space.With this experience CESI confirms its know-how in the structural safety sector.42In order to ensure the quality of the environment in Civitavecchia area, CESI was appointed by Enel to give application to the authorization Decree for theEnvironmental Impact Assessment Procedure prescribing several environmentalmonitoring activities. The main activities, on an annual basis, concern Environmental biomonitoring(chemical and physical monitoring of lichens and plants as indicators of the airquality), biotic effects of thermal pollution, the thermal discharge of the powerplants and measurements campaigns of dust depositions in the docking areas for handling coal, gypsum and ashes.Assessing Power Plants’ Environmental ImpactProject DataClient EnelRegion / Country ItalyJob Type Environmental engineeringCESIShaping a Better Energy Future43Project DataClient TernaRegion / Country ItalyJob Type Engineering / ConsultancyOne of the biggest photovoltaic worldwide projectTerna realised one of the most ambitious worldwide RES project, consisting of over 140MW of photovoltaic power panels put in place in over 60 different areasacross Italy. CESI acted as the Owner’s Engineer, supporting Terna in all the phases of the project,from the verification and validation of all contractors’ blueprints, giving an opinionon technical and economical aspects of the plants and in presiding the wholeconstruction and testing phases until the Client’s acceptance.CESI’s qualified consultants have participated not only to visual inspections,functional tests and performance tests but they have also assisted Terna in thecoordination of the works and the management of contractors.44Project DataClient VariousRegion / Country ItalyJob Type MonitoringCESI monitoring the Italian architectural heritage“Each State Party to this Convention recognizes that the duty of ensuring the identification, protection, conservation, preservation and transmission to future generations of the cultural and natural heritage situated on its territory,belongs primarily to that State” (UNESCO Convention, November 1972).CESI is deeply involved in the monitoring system of many Italy’s architecturalheritages, in order to keep under control their structural integrity, such as theCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, the Chapel of Turin, where the Holy Shroud is kept, the Ravenna’s Torre Civica and Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” in Milan. CESI has developed different types of monitoring instruments, connected with a remote data acquisition system that allows real time monitoring of all the critical events of the monuments.Crugnola Comunicazione e Design – Milan – ItalyCESI SpAVia Rubattino, 54I-20134 Milan – ItalyPh +39 02 21251Fax +39 02 21255440e-mail: info@cesi.itIPH GmbHLandsberger Allee, 378aD-12681 Berlin – GermanyPh +49 (0) 30 5 4960 100Fax +49 (0) 30 5 4960 122e-mail: info-iph@cesi.itFGH Engineering & Test GmbHHallenweg, 40D-68219 Mannheim – GermanyPh +49 (0) 621 8047 0Fax +49 (0) 621 8047 111e-mail: info-fgh@cesi.itCESI Middle East FZEBuilding 5WA – Office 326Dubai Airport Freezone – Dubai – United Arab EmiratesPh +971 4 2602 340Fax +971 4 2602 342e-mail: info-me@cesi.itwww.cesi.aeCESI do Brasil Consultoria LtdaRua da Assembleia, 10 – Sala 2301Centro – CEP 20011-000 – Rio de Janeiro – RJ – BrazilPh +55 21 2507 4688Fax +55 21 2507 4514e-mail: info-br@cesi.itwww.cesi.br.comwww.cesi.it Printed on FSC®(Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper