Hospital Backup Generator Project — Saudi Arabia
HuaQuan Power case study: Hospital Backup Generator Project — Saudi Arabia | HuaQuan Power Cases — 3 x 800 kVA diesel generators for Hospital project in Saudi Arabia. Real project with equipment list, results, and lessons learned.
Project Overview
Hospital Backup Generator Project — Saudi Arabia was a strategic deployment of 3 x 800 kVA diesel generators for Hospital operations in Saudi Arabia.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospital |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Generator Rating | 800 kVA |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Total Capacity | 2400 kVA |
| Year of Installation | 2022 |
| Application | Standby / Prime Power |
The Challenge
Riyadh General Hospital required 100% power reliability for surgical suites, ICU, and life support systems. Existing backup system failed load testing at 65% capacity. JCI accreditation required NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance with <10 second transfer time.
Our Solution
Deployed 3 HQP-800GF Cummins QSK23-powered generators in N+1 configuration with closed-transition ATS. Integrated SCADA monitoring to hospital BMS. Acoustic enclosures (68 dBA at 7m) to meet urban noise ordinance.
Equipment Delivered
| Equipment | Specification | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | HQP-800GF, 800 kVA | 3 | N+1 redundancy |
| Engine | Cummins QSK23-G7 | 3 | EPA Tier 2 |
| Alternator | Stamford HCI434F | 3 | PMG excitation |
| ATS | ASCO 7000 Series | 2 | Closed transition |
| Fuel Tank | 5000L double-wall | 2 | 72h runtime |
Results & Impact
The HuaQuan Power generator solution delivered measurable improvements:
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Reliability | 95% uptime | 99.98% | +4.98% |
| Transfer Time | 45 sec | <10 sec | Compliant |
| Fuel Cost | Baseline | -18% | Efficiency gain |
| Maintenance | Reactive | Preventive | -40% downtime |
Key Takeaways
- Hospital backup power requires NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance: <10s transfer, weekly exercise, monthly load test.
- Ambient derating is critical in hot climates — specify correctly to avoid undersizing.
- N+1 redundancy with synchronized generators provides maintenance flexibility without power interruption.
- Remote monitoring reduces response time and enables predictive maintenance.
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