The invisible threat of harmonic pollution in the healthcare sector

In a critical environment like Amphia Hospital, plant failure is not an option. However, the complexity of modern medical equipment and emergency power supplies carries invisible risks. Harmonic contamination can lead to overheating, unexplained failures and unintended triggering of protections.

For Amphia, the central question was: how do we ensure long-term electrical safety and continuity? Uncertainty about the exact condition of Power Quality posed a risk to operational peace of mind.

Thanks to HyTEPS, I have continuous insight into the status of filters and the quality of the mains voltage

Eric de Borst Building coordinator Service Core Safety, Technology & Property Amphia Full story
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Diagnostics and Modelling: the proactive approach in detail

To determine the true status of the installation, our engineers opted for an in-depth analysis. We performed extensive Power Quality measurements at critical points within the infrastructure.

Based on this data, we simulated various scenarios. This modelling gave Amphia the necessary insight into the impact of harmonics on their specific components, such as transformers and medical systems. In this way, we translated complex technical measurement data into clear advice for risk reduction.

Implementation of the Solution: Security through monitoring

Based on the analysis, our engineers implemented a high-quality monitoring solution. These systems act as the eyes of the installation. The monitoring solutions monitor Power Quality 24/7 and identify deviations before they can lead to malfunctions.

Through this proactive approach, Amphia now has full control over harmonic power distortion. The result is a 'New World' for the hospital: a stable installation with increased component lifetime and maximum operational reliability. We took full responsibility from initial diagnosis to the final set-up of the monitoring system.

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Security in every kilowatt

Our cooperation with Amphia proves that technical expertise and decisive implementation lead to a safe working environment. Do you also want complete control and peace of mind through continuous insight into your Power Quality?

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