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Technical competence centre and laboratory: Métier = electrical power
o Power generationo Transmission and distributiono Energy end-use
250 researchers and technical specialists
Applied research and technical expertise support: Turnover € 47M
o Growth +15% p.a. for past 4 years (Driven by growing international demand for technical expertise support services)
For shareholders and third-party customerso 25% of turnover outside GDF SUEZ Group
Position: Laborelec = Business Unit within GDF SUEZ BEEI Functional Integration with GDF SUEZ research and innovation division Joint venture with Distribution System Operators
LABORELEC
ResearchInnovationDirectorate
InfraBEFGlobal Gas
LNGServices
SuezEnvironment
CRIGEN Cylergie CIRSEE
EBL MCCTractebel
Engineering
OperationalConsolidation
in BEEI
Functional integration in DRI
Partnershipcollaboration
GDFSUEZ
BEEI
Applied research and expertise support/services– Research for improving asset performance (‘operational excellence’)
– Explorative research and technology scouting (‘risk mitigation’)
Work for shareholders and 3rd party customers– Market-based contracting with shareholders
– 3rd party customers guarantee market conformity and stable work volume
Coverage of the complete value chain of electrical power– Generation (Nuclear/Coal/Gas/Renewable) – T&D - End Use
P&L driven business management– Improves internal efficiency and focus on customer value
Productline: Electricity Grids
and End-Use
Productline: Sustainable
Process Technology
Productline: Structural Integrity
Assessment& Monitoring
Chemistry & Water treatment
Environmental Impact
Combustion Thermodynamics
Biomass
Process Automation
Materials Technology
Destructive and Non-Destructive
Testing
Vibrations &Mechanical Equipment
Remote Monitoring
End-Use Energy Efficiency
Electrical Grids
Electrical Equipment &
Machines
Electrical Metering and
Monitoring
Lighting Technology
Electromagnetic Fields & EMC
Oil Analysis
Nuclear Power Plants
Gas-Fired Power Plants
Coal Fired Power Plants & Biomass Cofiring& Carbon Capture
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission and Distribution Grids
Energy End-Use and Distributed Generation
P&L (MEUR) Actuals 2008 Budget 2009 Actuals 2009 Increase2009/2008
Revenues 40.1 43.0 47.2 +17 %
-- Projects 11.4 12.2 12.2 +7 %
-- Services 25.1 27.3 30.2 +20 %
-- Non-Technical 3.6 3.4 4.7 (*)
Costs 38.7 (***) 40.6 43.2 (**) +12 %
EBITDA 1.7 2.4 4.0
Net Result -0.3 (***) 0.2 1.0
(*) Incl 0.9 MEUR exceptional revenues (tax return)(**) Incl 0.5 MEUR exceptional provision(***) Incl adjustment of 0.35 MEUR due accounting error during previous years.
Total revenues 2009: 47 MEUR
30% of services outside Belgium
75% of total for ‘Generation’
25% for ‘Transmission & distribution’ and ‘End-use’
25% of total outside GDF SUEZ
30% of total in research projects
29%
71%
Projects / Services
Projects Services
75%
8%
9%
8%
Breakdown by customers
GDFSUEZ Other Shareholders
Third Parties direct Third Parties via GDFSUEZ
Services for third-party customers
Laborelec Nederland– Profitable turnover growth to € 0.8M (+ 80%)
– Partnerships with COFELY and Electrabel Nederland
Laborelec Deutschland– Launch of energy services partnership with Wüppertal Stadtwerke (WSW)
Global Energy– Launch of GDF SUEZ DRI service offer to Giant Customers
Services for GDF SUEZ intra-group customers (BEEI, BEF, BES)
Europe: consolidation of systematic expertise support via SLAs
ROW: increasing on-request (mission-critical) high-level expertise support
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Performance Optimisation of existing asset portfolio
New solutions for Customer NeedsValue innovation for Business Development and Customer Retention
Active Assessment of Emerging Technologies (Hype or Reality ?)
Expertise SupportServices
71%
Generation58 %
Nuclear6%
Grids18%
End Use6%
Corporate (DRI and
Benedelux)12%
Research29%
Research for :
• Generation, • Nuclear, • Grids, • End-Use, • Corporate programs
Improve operational excellence and create value for operators
CCGT plant Steam Turbine Contribution to Primary Frequency Control Avoid CAPEX investments by reducing derating of existing plants
Laborelec Steam Turbine Simulator :Validate controllers completely before start-up
Water treatment with Ammonia for advanced USC CCPP :Minimize corrosion and reduce chemicals OPEX
New NDT-techniques for gas turbine hot gas componentsIncrease maintenance intervals and reduce OPEX due to lifetime extension
Alternative anti-scaling products for desalination plantsMinimize corrosion and reduce chemicals OPEX
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Project Type Subject Key Partners
CESAR EU-FP7 Carbon Capture + Storage
TNO , Electrabel, Power Alstom, BASF, Dong Energy, Eon-Eng., IFP, RWE, Vattenfall , ENEL, EDF, Hitachi Power , Statoil, etc.
DEBCO EU-FP7 Biomass Cofiring Enel, Electrabel, Laborelec, Tractebel Engineering, PPC , University Stuttgart, Cesi,VGB, IFRF, etc.
DECARBIT EU-FP7 Carbon Capture + Storage
SINTEF , Electrabel, Power Alstom, Siemens, Air Liquide, NUON, Total, Statoil Hydro, TNO, ENEL, SHELL, IFP, etc.
OPTIBIOGAS REG Biomass Gaseification ULG, Laborelec, Ferme du Faascht Kessler SCRL, etc.
LIMOUSINE EU-FP7 Gas Turbines TU Twente, Laborelec, DLR (DE), ANSYS (UK), Siemens (DE), etc.
H2-IGCC EU-FP7 Gas Turbines ETN, Laborelec, ERSE (IT), Ansaldo, FZJ (DE), U Cranfield, etc.
EU-DEEP EU-FP6 Smart Grids GDF SUEZ, Tractebel Engineering, Iberdrola, Laborelec, RWE, Siemens, KUL, etc.
SMARTLIFE - Grid AssetManagement
EDF, RTE, Enel, Cesi, Elia, TenneT, Essent, Kema, EDP, Iberdrola, Laborelec, Eandis, Netmanagement, Sibelga, etc.
LINEAR REG Smart Grids KUL, VITO, Laborelec, Alcatel-Lucent, Belgacom, EANDIS, SPE, Energy-ICT, Enersys, Ferranti, Fifthplay, Infrax, Pauwels, Telenet, etc.
CEA program - Nuclear Energy CEA, France
SCK program - Nuclear Energy SCK, Belgium
EPRI program - Nuclear Energy EPRI, USA + Memberships : VGB, EURELECTRIC, CIGRE
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Invest Harvest
Engineering DepartmentsMaintenance centers Markets & SalesOperations
UniversitiesR&D institutes
Applied R&D guarantees added value
Research &Development
OperationalAssistance
General ManagementB. Boesmans
Finance, Strategy & Group Account Coord.
H. De Rouck
Scientific CoordinationE. De Jaeger
Sustainable Process Technologies
L. Duvivier
Electricity, Grids and End-UseR. Van Beers
Structural Integrity Assessment & Monitoring
S. Goedseels
Business DevelopmentL. Duvivier
Human Resources & Operational Support
E. Pierson
Research ProgramsM. De Koster
Group Generation Y. De Mulder
BelgiumG. Meyers
Market NorthM. Didden
Market South + GroupV. Willocx
Coal Fired Power /Carbon Capture and Storage /Nuclear Power
C. GoffinGas Fired PowerRenewable EnergyFuture Energy System
JP KeustermansDistribution GridsEnd-Use Development
K. Reynders
ChemistryD. Leemans
EnvironmentD. Corbisier
Combustion, Thermodynamics and Biomass
M. DeneveProcess Automation
R. DescleeResearch Area Environment
L. VerelstResearch Area Automation
Ph. DemlenneChief Technology Officer Biomass
Y. Ryckmans
Conventional Power Plant Materials
S. GijbelsNuclear Power Plant Materials and Nondestructive Testing
P. AbsilAdvanced Materials Technology and Labs
J. GirbouxVibrations & Mech
K. De BauwDiagnostic Center
Y. De MulderResearch Area Gas Turbine Materials
B. GhysResearch Area Condition Assessment /Condition Monitoring/Predictive Maintenance
S. GrégoireChief TechnologistNondestructive Testing
D. Moussebois
Technical DirectorE. De Jaeger
End-Use EfficiencyR. Stiens
Electrical Power Systems, Analyses & Concepts
S. Kerremans Metering, Monitoring, Data Management, Metrology
R. JahnElectrical Equipment
J. Van CotthemElectromagnetic Compatibility
C. BottuOil Analysis
S. Eeckhoudt Lighting
JM. Deswert
Human Resources & Training
E. PiersonInternal Processes & Communication
B. Dethy Facility Management & Administrative Support
E. PiersonMathematics, data processing & IT
X. Jaspar
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VCA
LABORELEC
ISO 9001
Lighting
Power quality Monitoring
Industrial energy audits
R&D activities
Electrical power systems, analyses
& concepts
ISO 17025
002-Test / 002-Cal
Analysis of electrotechnical
fluids (PCB)
Photometry –lighting equipment
Analysis of flue gas emission
Electrical metrology, on-site
calibration
Electromagnetic compatibility
Belgian Regional
Agreement
Analysis of flue gas emission
(Flanders/ Wallonia)
Analysis of electrotechnical
fluids (PCB) (Brussels / Wallonia)
Selection for energy audits:
Flanders (VBBV)
Wallonia (AMURE)
Energy audits lighting (Flanders /
Wallonia)
Industrial energy audits (Flanders /
Wallonia)
Certification EN473 level 2 or 3 (ET/UT)
Non-destructive Testing
Production of demineralized water
Conditioning of boiler water
Treatment of liquid effluents
Boiler cleaning advice and follow-up
Cooling tower efficiency increase
Chemistry audit
Chemical follow-up of the commissioning of power plants
Nuclear chemistry
Raw water :
Environment-friendly conditioning of cooling water
Cooling tower evaluation and efficiency increase
Advice on cooling systems (open, closed)
Management of pathogenic risks
Measurement of legionellae
Thermal discharge simulation
Advice on anti-fouling paints
Waste water :
Optimization of waste water treatment
Determination of the ecotoxicological impact of waste water
Sludge treatment
Treatment of waste water from FGD
Analyzers audit, choice and calibration
Off-line and on-line monitoring
Evaluation of the on-line flue gas monitoring systems
Emission reduction
Calibration of the flue gas monitors
Emission monitoring
Coal, air and gas flow measurements
Primary Low NOx Technologies
Analysis of the impact of the new regulations on the power plants business
Reception of fuels
Purchase & reception
Fuel storage
Fuel pretreatment
Combustion : burner techno, combustion modification, low Nox techno
Combustion efficiency improvement
Prevention of slagging
Prevention of fouling
Fireside corrosion knowledge
Combustion modelling
CFD
Combustion instabilities and dynamics (GT)
fuel flexibility (GT)
Flue gas treatment
Immissions & modelling
Valorization of by-products
Legislation
Thermodynamics
Implementation of substitute fuels
Heat rate optimization
Co-combustion
Impact of substitute fuels
Energy valorization (potential) of biomass
Biogas
waste and alternative fuels
Pre-milling
Green certification for the production of renewable energy
Sustainable energy coaching
green audit (Industry)
Development, commissioning, and optimization of regulation and control circuits
Process control monitoring, supervision and IT : Condition based
Maintenance of control loops (validation)
thermal load monitoring system
Plant automation system
IT security
Remote alarm management
Intelligent alarms management
Improvement of turbine regulations and adaptations (frequency power control)
Network frequency during disturbances: possible solutions
Implementation of proposed solutions
Modelling of thermal processes and networks
Design of dynamic simulators of energy plants
Regulation and control circuits
Investigation of important transients
Root cause analyses of failures
Equipment assessment
Determining the condition of materials
Remaining life time assessment of components
Repair techniques, welding
Blade life modelling
Coating technology and repair
Metallographic investigations
Scanning electronic microscopy
Chemical analyses
Mechanical testing
Creep testing
Corrosion testing at high temperatures and pressures
Replication techniques
Hardness
Endoscopy
Evaluation of detection and sizing capabilities
Qualification of methods / vendors
Primary Loop Inspections
Primary weld inspections
Carbon steel piping
Follow-up of inspections and independent analysis
Baffle bolts Inspections
Steam Generators
Definition of inspection program and guidelines
Database and complete history (PSI)
On line verification and independent analysis
Reporting and presentation to Belgian Authorities)
Specific developments
Diesel cranckshaft Eddy Current inspection without removing the Cranckshaft
Gas turbine blades
Steam turbine disks
Gas turbine combustor baskets
…
Root cause analysis of nuclear power plant components
Hot laboratory (metallographic examination and electron microscopy of contaminated parts)
Ageing studies of power plant components
Long term operation studies
Cable ageing and irradiated cable assessment
All-in service for online monitoring of the dynamic behaviour of large turbine units based on LVMS maintenance and support contracts
Development and installation of efficient online monitoring systems
Troubleshooting and analysis of the dynamic behaviour of machines (Complex vibration measuring campaigns)
Formulating advice on maintenance, corrective actions, or operation in the event of problems with large or small rotating machines
Advice on aligning and balancing machines
Vibration and impact studies of structures
Studies of the dynamic behaviour of structures and Components
Impact testing and modal analyses
Loose parts monitoring system for nuclear power plants
Neutron noise measurements in nuclear plants
Condition assessment, condition monitoring of generators
Condition assessment, condition monitoring of transformers
Wind turbine Condition Monitoring
General consulting in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Diagnostic Center services Early Fault Detection
Energy Checkup
Identify energy saving projects
Calculate savings and Pay Back
Set up an Energy Efficiency Plan
Energy Systems Review
Project implementation studies based on measurements
Accurate calculation of savings & Pay Back based on factual data
Specialties : Compressed Air, Cooling systems, Boiler & Steam systems, Electro heat, Load Management, Variable speed drives
Energy Inventory
Metrology
Gather data & determine your energy fluxes
Set up your energy balance
Energy Savings Coaching
Sustainable Energy Coaching
Assist with the implementation of saving projects
Monitor the actual savings after implementation
Training on Rational Use of Energy
Sustainable Energy Plan
Testing of lamps, of lampholders, of LED lighting systems
Calibration of lighting equipment
Interpretation of standards and specifications
Photometric and electrical measurements of light sources, auxiliaries, luminaries, signalling equipment, etc.
On site measurements and controls (UV, etc.)
Examination of defective equipment
Consulting : Books of requirements, equipment agreement, public lighting maintenance agreement, dimming systems
Rational use of energy :
Audit of public lighting installation,
Audits (relighting) in industrial environments and the service sector
Lighting Plans
Equipment specifications for distribution networks
Network equipment testing (low voltage and medium voltage), including type tests, comparative tests, test supervisions, and compliance verifications, in laboratory or on site
Expertise on defective equipment (end closures, sleeves, cables, ...)
Mechanical cycling of tanks (MV-equipment)
Dynamic loading capabilities (cables, transformers)
Condition assessment, condition monitoring of transformers, cables, generators
Condition monitoring of transformers via oil analysis
Analysis of the insulating oil (all physical and chemical parameters)
Insulating paper analysis
Dissolved gas analysis (DGA)
On-line monitoring by dissolved gas analysis (DGA) (Hydran & diagnostic center)
Corrosive sulphur : analysis methods (DBDS and determination of passivator content) + consulting.
PCB and PCT analysis in oil
Condition monitoring via lubricant analysis
Monitoring of rotating machines (turbines, motors, gearboxes) by analysing the lubricating oil
Power Quality Monitoring : local measuring campaigns and centralized monitoring
Electricity Metering. Smart Meters.
Smart Grid Communication
Calibration of energy meters, instrument transformers, test benches and electrical measurement equipment
Laboratory tests : EMC certification tests (under BELAC accreditation ISO 17025)
EMC Consulting : Analysis of conducted, induced, and radiated electrical disruptions
EMC audits of industrial installations, including study of emissions and immunity
Protection of installations against lightning strikes
Calculation of the rise in the earthing networks potential in case of failure (step and contact potential, etc.) or during transients
Study of the problems particular to magnetic and electrical fields
Calculation of the influence of electrical structures on telecommunication circuits and lines
Study of possible solutions to limit interference (cabling, earthing, shields, filters, overvoltage conductors, etc.)
On-site electromagnetic field measurement
Protections : Testing protective devices ; Selectivity studies ; Consulting for troubleshooting
Distributed generation & distribution networks : Connection studies (load flow, ripple control filters, flicker, voltage quality) ; Connection standards
Analysis of disturbances propagated through the electricity supply, tracing causes of these disturbances, and troubleshooting
Support in interpreting and implementing current Power Quality standards
Technical-economic studies on solutions for immunizing processes that are sensitive to power supply interruptions or voltage dips
Studies prior to the connection of disturbing loads
Dimensioning anti-harmonic filters
Micro-Grids / Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Assessment of electrical generators
Evaluation of electrical inspections
Advice during major refurbishments projects (example : stator or rotor rewinding)
Maintenance plans : advice, validation
[ Five reasons for you to choose Laborelec ]• One-stop shopping for your energy related services• More than 40 years of experience• Increased profitability of your installations• Independent and confidential advice• Recognized and accredited laboratory
The technical competence centerIn energy processes and energy useFrom innovation to operational assistance
Laborelec BelgiumRodestraat 1251630 LinkebeekBelgium
T. +32 2 382 02 11F. +32 2 382 02 41
RPR/RPM Brussels 0400.902.582 BTW/TVA BE 0400 902 582
Laborelec – The NetherlandsAmerikalaan 356199 AE Maastricht AirportThe Netherlands
T. +31 63 88 26 022
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