Power Quality Solutions for Hospitals & Medical Laboratories
The healthcare sector is known for its high emphasis on quality and reliability, and that extends to power, too. Clean and reliable power is a major requirement in the healthcare sector.
Why Power Quality Matters in Healthcare
Medical equipment sensitivity:
A lot of the medical equipment used in imaging, diagnostics, and lab work is sensitive to power fluctuations. Therefore, clean, reliable power is key for seamless operations. For instance, MRI machines and CT scanners are quite prone to exposure from voltage fluctuations and harmonic distortions. Failing to address these issues can lead to equipment failure and inaccurate readings.
Critical care reliability:
Critical care facilities such as the ICU use UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) to ensure a constant flow of power. However, UPS itself can introduce fluctuations and harmonics, thereby compromising its effectiveness. This extends to surgical facilities and pathology labs, too.
Compliance and patient safety:
Clean, uninterrupted power is critical to keep up with strict compliance standards set by medical bodies and to ensure the best safety protocols for patients.
Risks of Poor Power Quality in Hospitals
Some common risks associated with poor power quality include:
Increased maintenance and failures:
The most obvious side effect of poor power quality in this sector is unmitigated harmonic distortion, which inadvertently leads to overheating in transformers and sensitive medical equipment.
Reduced equipment lifespan:
Due to voltage fluctuations and distortion, sensitive electronic equipment like MRI machines can face more wear, requiring more downtime to get them functioning.
Higher operating costs:
Apart from increased maintenance and upkeep costs, poor power quality also translates to more energy consumption, leading to higher operating costs. Furthermore, the increase in reactive power can lead to penalties for medical facilities since they are required to uphold certain power quality standards.
REVCON Power Quality Solutions for Healthcare Facilities
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Active harmonic filters offer the most comprehensive system for handling power quality issues in the healthcare sector. Known for handling dynamic harmonics in real-time, they are an excellent solution for high-performance systems in hospitals, where achieving a high power factor is critical. | Revcon’s hybrid harmonic filters offer a fine balance between active and passive harmonic filters, as they contain the circuitry of both. This makes them an excellent choice for medical labs which are exposed to a more mixed type of loads from miscellaneous equipment. | For a large-scale yet stable type of harmonics and loads, passive harmonic filters are the best choice. A classic example is the HVAC system, a staple in every medical institution. The load from the HVAC system may not be extreme enough to warrant a dynamic solution like active harmonic filters. | Finally, Revcon’s Static VAR Generator is mainly designed to tackle power quality issues by eliminating reactive power and improving the overall efficiency of the system. |
Unique Benefits of REVCON Filters in Medical Applications
Some of the benefits healthcare facilities will enjoy after having implemented REVCON filters include:
Universal Compatibility: REVCON filters come equipped with plug-and-play features. This means that they can be installed readily and easily. These features also make them highly compatible with the myriad of hospital equipment.
High Efficiency: Avoiding power loss is one of the biggest reasons for choosing REVCON harmonic filters. By implementing this technology, hospitals and laboratories can reduce their power losses by up to 75 percent or more.
Durability & Long-term ROI: Due to its durable design, harmonic filters are designed to last for decades with minimal maintenance.
Lower Harmonic Distortion: Lowering the Total Harmonic Distortion (THDi) is a major aim, as medical facilities must comply with international power standards such as IEEE 519-2014. Using REVCON harmonic filters ensures that THDi is well below 5 percent, making them compliant with the above-mentioned standards.
Real-World Healthcare Applications
Operating Rooms & ICUs:
Operating rooms and intensive care units use a lot of complex medical equipment that requires 24/7 access to power. Loss of power can endanger the safety of the patients. Therefore, having uninterrupted, clean power via harmonic filters becomes paramount.
Diagnostic Imaging Rooms:
Imaging rooms, such as an MRI scan center or X-ray rooms, also rely on stable power to deliver scans with a high level of accuracy.
Medical Labs:
Medical labs employ sensitive machinery to analyze various samples and pathogens. Voltage fluctuations and harmonic distortions can damage such sensitive equipment and result in critical data inaccuracies. Using REVCON harmonic filters becomes imperative in this case.
Support & Services Offered by ADM Engineering
On-Site Power Quality Assessments: | Customized Filter Recommendations: | Technical Documentation and Remote Support: | Installation Guidance: |
| Before installing a harmonic filter, our engineers will inspect the power quality of the system to see which type of filter will fit best. | Based on the power quality analysis, we offer customized harmonic filter recommendations from passive, hybrid and active harmonic filters. | This includes all the technicalities of the harmonic filter and offering any troubleshooting or support remotely. | Lastly, our experts will recommend best installation practices with respect to space, proximity to equipment, and various other factors. |
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