Case Study: Youngnam University Medical Center achieves reliable standby power with Cummins

Youngnam University Medical Center (YUMC) - Customer Case Study

Youngnam University Medical Center (YUMC) in Daegu, South Korea needed a highly reliable standby power system to keep critical hospital operations running without interruption. With lives depending on continuous electricity for life support, emergency room activity, and operating room procedures, YUMC looked for a trusted partner with a long track record of dependable service. Vendor Cummins supplied the hospital’s standby power infrastructure, including diesel generator sets and a PowerCommand® Digital Master Control (DMC) 200 paralleling system.

Cummins implemented an integrated 8.4MW standby power solution made up of six generator sets operating in parallel, providing redundancy and flexibility for future expansion. The system improved reliability, supported peak shaving, and helped YUMC reduce electricity costs by 10%, saving about $30,000 annually. Cummins also delivered prompt after-sales support and genuine parts availability, reinforcing a 30-year partnership and ensuring dependable hospital power.

Youngnam University Medical Center (YUMC)

Son Yang-ik

Electricity Manager