STANDBY TOWER SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALS

摘要

The primary goal of a hospital emergency power system is to have adequate and reliable capacity to serve priority 1, 2, and 3 loads when utility power is interrupted. These priorities generally, but not always, correspond to life safety, critical care, and equipment branches in the hospital, respectively. In the event of a generator failing, priority 1 and 2 loads should be powered at a minimum. There are two ways to achieve this capacity, each with pros and cons.