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Precautions for generator sets in the medical industry

These are the usage precautions for generators in the medical industry

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1/1/2026

Application Scenarios

Operating rooms, ICU, emergency departments, fire-fighting equipment, and regulations mandate emergency power supply.

Generator Selection Recommendations

Selection Factor Recommendation

Power Range 500-1500 kW (for large hospitals)

Start-up Time 10-15 seconds

Switching Method UPS+ATS seamless switching

Noise Silent type, ≤75dB(A)

Emissions Meet China III / Stage IIIA or higher; gas generators can be considered under urban zero-emission trends

Additional: Redundancy and Emergency Drills

Critical life-support equipment can be configured with dual generator sets plus three-level utility power backup.

Periodic load tests must be recorded as evidence for JCI review.

Installation Key Points

Independent generator room away from wards, short cable paths.

ATS linked with utility power, fuel storage room sufficient for at least 24 hours at full load, fireproof and overflow-proof.

Exhaust pipes insulated, flue gas discharged at height.

At least one load test per month, simulating real fire-fighting scenarios.

Additional: Legal and Compliance

Must comply with mandatory provisions such as "Fire Safety Management of Medical Institutions."

Third-party full-load test reports must be provided during acceptance.

Potential Issues

Issue Cause Solution

Long-term non-starting battery Self-discharge, charger failure Monthly inspection, dual charger redundancy

AVR instability Parameter drift Load monitoring, regular calibration

Equipment restart during switch ATS switching time too long Front-end UPS, ensure zero interruption

Fuel storage room fails fire standards Design/construction legacy issues Hire fire consultant for special rectification, add overflow and breathing valves

Noise complaints during operation Aging soundproof cover Regular replacement of sound-absorbing cotton and sealing strips