Standby power to keep Amman’s Abdali Hospital operating smoothly

Supply: 

• 3 x 2063 kVA C2000D5 diesel generator sets powered by QSK60-G3 engines
• Synchronization and distribution switchgear
• DMC8000 master control
• Installation and commissioning

Standby power to maintain patient care at a Doha medical unit,
even if the grid fails

The Abdali Hospital in central Amman, Jordan is a 200-bed multi-speciality hospital which has the mission to provide best-practice care. Equipped with the latest in medical technology, the hospital has 14 operating theaters, eight dialysis clinics and extensive additional facilities. In addition, there is a training and education conference center and auditorium.

Until recently, these state-of-the-art facilities have relied on the utility grid and the hospital’s own solar plant to supply continuous power. However, the need to prevent power outages from disrupting its day-to-day work and halting life-saving surgery and medical procedures prompted the Abdali Hospital to create its own standby power system in case of any power failure.

“The Abdali Hospital can’t afford interruptions to its power supply as any failure puts lives at risk. Considering these high stakes, our ability at SETI Jordan to provide single-source standby power with full accountability, together with our proven engineering and aftersales capabilities, counted hugely. We’re immensely proud to ensure the hospital has the secure power to deliver uninterrupted care.”

Salim Hakim

SETI Jordan Ltd

Supplying a reliable single-source system

The necessity for reliable backup power led the hospital to invite several leading companies to bid for the work. The tender saw one of Jordan’s top construction firms, Arab Towers Contracting Company (ATCCO), appointed as the main contractor; with Amman-based SETI Jordan, the country’s sole and official Cummins distributor, tasked with providing the power equipment. The choice of SETI and Cummins was based on Cummins’ ability to deliver an integrated turnkey power system including generators, switchgear and controls. SETI’s reputation for engineering excellence and quality after-sales support was also pivotal, as was ATCCO’s experience of working successfully with both SETI and Cummins products.

The Power of One™ at work

Once everything was ready to go, SETI provided three Cummins C2000D5 diesel generator sets equipped with QSK60-G3 engines. The generators have a standby rating of 2063 kVA/1650 kWe and were supplied along with a 3200 Amp mainline air circuit-breaker (ACB), Cummins synchronization and distribution switchgear and a Cummins PowerCommand® DMC8000 master controller. All were specified to meet the hospital’s requirements not only in terms of performance but also for providing a complete, single-source power system through Cummins Power of One – with the components pre-integrated, designed and built to work harmoniously together for optimal reliability.

From supply to commissioning

To conclude the project, SETI teams installed the generator sets and ancillary equipment inside the hospital’s new purpose-built electrical room. Each unit was then fully tested and commissioned to verify it was operating as required and as a seamless part of the finished system.

A turnkey solution backed by Cummins maintenance

Keeping power at the ready

The completed power system now provides the Abdali Hospital with the secure single-source and full lifecycle accountability it needs – generating failsafe power to keep its vital facilities and services running should there be a loss of utility power.

With SETI Jordan having delivered the required turnkey solution on time, it made sense for the client to call on the company to provide ongoing technical support for the new system. Under the subsequent 2-year maintenance agreement, which includes comprehensive servicing and inspections, SETI engineers will conduct regular tests to ensure the equipment is always ready when needed.

With the assurance of dependable and efficient standby power readily available, the client is pleased with the finished result. SETI and Cummins equipment have more than proved their value, making it highly likely that the hospital will turn to Cummins for future power generation requirements.