Critical Healthcare Power Transformation: Modernizing Legacy Switchgear Controls with Zero Downtime
Client: Leading Nonprofit Healthcare Facility
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Industry: Healthcare
Challenge: One of Northeast Georgia's leading medical centers required a comprehensive switchgear controls modernization to upgrade its legacy system. The original installation dated back to 1976, and the complete absence of system documentation presented significant technical challenges. The aging infrastructure needed to be brought up to modern standards while ensuring continuous power availability for critical medical operations.
Solution: The project involved upgrading four 500 kW Cummins generators that were previously controlled by 49-year-old Euclid designed dead-field paralleling gear. The modernization included:
- Implementation of state-of-the-art Deep Sea controls featuring the latest full-color touchscreen controllers
- Complete documentation of the existing system before modifications
- Strategic planning to ensure uninterrupted power during the transition
- Installation of modern monitoring and control interfaces
- Integration of new safety and reliability features
Results: Through consistent communications and outstanding customer service, Prime Power delivered:
- Successfully modernized control system with zero downtime during implementation
- Enhanced reliability and monitoring capabilities through new Deep Sea controls
- Fully documented system specifications for future maintenance and modifications
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements
- Established ongoing partnership for continued system support and maintenance
- Created new baseline documentation for future system modifications
The medical center now operates with state-of-the-art switchgear control systems that provide improved reliability and easier maintenance access for its critical power infrastructure.