Growing Demand for Medical Imaging Services in Cameroon

Healthcare infrastructure development across Africa continues to accelerate, particularly in diagnostic imaging departments. Hospitals are investing in advanced medical technologies such as CT scanners to improve diagnostic capabilities and patient care.

However, power quality remains a major concern in many regions. Voltage fluctuations, utility interruptions, and unstable grid conditions can negatively affect sensitive imaging equipment.

For CT scanners, even a brief power disturbance can interrupt examinations, impact image acquisition, and increase equipment downtime.

To address these challenges, a hospital in Cameroon recently installed a new CT imaging system supported by a dedicated BLAZING POWER 120KVA Low Frequency UPS with a 30-minutes battery backup solution.

Customer Profile and Application Scenario

The project was implemented in a regional hospital in Cameroon that recently upgraded its radiology department.

As shown in the installation photos, the facility deployed a modern CT scanner as part of its medical imaging expansion program.

The hospital engineering team identified several power-related requirements:

Patient scans cannot be interrupted due to utility failures.

The UPS system needed to provide seamless power protection during:

• Voltage fluctuations
• Short-duration outages
• Utility switching events

Stable Power Quality

CT scanners contain sensitive electronic control systems and imaging components that require regulated voltage and frequency.

Backup Time for Emergency Response

The hospital required sufficient battery runtime to:

• Complete ongoing examinations
• Allow generator startup procedures
• Protect critical equipment during power events

Solution: BLAZING POWER 120KVA Low Frequency UPS

After evaluating the CT scanner load characteristics and site conditions, a complete power protection solution was deployed.

UPS Configuration

The project utilized:

• Brand: BLAZING POWER
• Capacity: 120KVA / 96KW
• UPS Type: Low Frequency UPS
• Topology: Online Double Conversion
• Input / Output: Three Phase
• Transfer Time: 0ms

Battery Backup System

To support emergency operation requirements, the UPS was paired with an external battery cabinet.

Configuration included:

• 32 × 12V Batteries
• 100Ah Capacity per Battery
• 384VDC Battery Bank
• Approximately 30 Minutes Backup Time

This configuration allows the CT scanner to remain operational during temporary utility failures while supporting hospital emergency power procedures.

Why Low Frequency UPS Was Selected for CT Applications

Isolation Transformer Protection

Unlike many standard UPS systems, Low Frequency UPS units incorporate transformer-based architecture.

Benefits include:

• Improved electrical isolation
• Enhanced compatibility with medical equipment
• Reduced electrical noise
• Better protection against grid disturbances

For healthcare facilities, electrical isolation is particularly important because imaging equipment often contains sensitive control electronics.

Online Double Conversion Technology

The BLAZING POWER UPS uses online double conversion technology.

This design continuously conditions incoming utility power and delivers:

• Stable voltage output
• Stable frequency output
• Pure sine wave power

Most importantly, the UPS provides:

0ms Transfer Time

When utility power fails, battery power is delivered without interruption.

This helps ensure CT imaging procedures remain protected during power disturbances.

High Overload Capability

Medical imaging systems may experience temporary load variations during startup and operation.

The transformer-based design supports:

• High inrush current tolerance
• Improved load adaptability
• Reliable performance under demanding operating conditions

These characteristics are often preferred in healthcare environments where equipment reliability is critical.

Key Technical Specifications

Project Benefits

Following installation and commissioning, the hospital gained several operational advantages.

Enhanced CT Equipment Protection

The UPS helps isolate the CT scanner from:

• Utility voltage fluctuations
• Power interruptions
• Electrical disturbances

Improved Diagnostic Continuity

The 30-minute backup system provides sufficient time for:

• Ongoing patient examinations
• Generator startup procedures
• Controlled system operation

Better Power Quality Management

Online double conversion technology continuously regulates output power quality, helping maintain stable operating conditions for sensitive imaging equipment.

Customer Feedback

Following deployment, the hospital technical team reported stable operation of the CT imaging system under local grid conditions.

The combination of:

• 120KVA capacity
• Transformer-based Low Frequency UPS architecture
• 30-minutes battery backup

provided a practical solution for maintaining uninterrupted diagnostic services.

The project demonstrates how properly sized UPS systems can play an important role in protecting medical imaging infrastructure in regions where power quality challenges remain common.

Conclusion

As hospitals across Africa continue to expand diagnostic imaging capabilities, reliable power protection is becoming an essential part of healthcare infrastructure planning.

This Cameroon CT project highlights how a BLAZING POWER 120KVA Low Frequency UPS with 31 × 100Ah batteries and 30-minutes backup autonomy can support:

• CT Scanner Power Protection
• Medical Equipment Reliability
• Hospital Backup Power Planning
• Healthcare Infrastructure Development

For hospitals deploying CT scanners, MRI systems, DR equipment, and other critical imaging technologies, selecting a properly engineered UPS solution remains a key factor in ensuring long-term operational continuity and equipment protection.