Power Need
The new Vista Pavilion at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, is a 14-story, 530,000-square-foot expansion supporting advanced cancer treatment and specialized patient care. Because the facility houses critical systems – including patient treatment areas, life safety infrastructure, elevators, and fire pumps – it requires immediate, highly reliable standby power during utility outages.
Solution
The facility is supported by three Cat® 3516C diesel generator sets, each rated at 2 MW, providing a combined 6 MW of standby power capacity. The system automatically transfers the building to backup power in less than 10 seconds, maintaining uninterrupted patient care and meeting stringent hospital code requirements. A 50,000-gallon remote fuel storage system provides at least 96 hours of runtime, while Cat Switchgear enables seamless island-mode operation and advanced control functionality.
Results
OHSU worked closely with Cat dealer Peterson Power Systems and Cat Switchgear specialists throughout the project. The resulting system protects uninterrupted patient care while aligning with OHSU’s broader campus-wide infrastructure strategy, which includes Cat generators operating across approximately 30 buildings.
What does reliable backup power look like in a healthcare environment?
6 MW
Total standby power capacity
<10 Seconds
Automatic transfer to standby power
96 Hours
Runtime supported by
50,000-gallon fuel storage system
Actual results may vary based on the site-specific factors and requirements. Contact your local Cat® dealer to understand the best solution.
Producing reliable power from 1825 to 2500 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516C diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The 3516C generator sets are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), Low Fuel Consumption certified.
Learn MoreGenerator switchgear controls, protects and isolates electrical equipment. Our paralleling switchgear is available in low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage configurations to automatically start, synchronize and parallel generators with the load.
Learn MoreHealthcare facilities rely on continuous power to support patient care, life safety systems, elevators, communications and other essential infrastructure that must remain operational during outages.
When included as part of the power system, Cat Switchgear provides advanced control and power management capabilities, helping facilities maintain reliable operation and manage power distribution effectively.
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