Securing defense infrastructure with seamless power transfer.
Project Overview
The Ministry of Defense and Aviation (MODA) required a highly reliable backup power system for its Saudi Field Medical Centers (SFMC) near the northern borders of the Kingdom. IPU SA was contracted to supply, test, and commission a network of 36 LV diesel generators and closed transition ATS panels — ensuring zero-interruption power switching for life-critical infrastructure supporting the Ministry’s remote operations.
Clients & Partners
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Client: DATA Link
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Location: Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia
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Completion: February 2021
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End-User: Ministry of Defense and Aviation (MODA)
Products & Solutions Provided
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36 x LV Diesel Generators (sourced and integrated)
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Closed Transition Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panels
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Generator synchronization and load sharing logic
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Site-wide coordination and phased testing
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Field support and training for operations staff
Technical Highlights
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Component |
Description |
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Generators |
36 x LV gensets deployed across SFMC facilities |
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ATS Panels |
Closed transition ATS for seamless source switching |
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Control |
PLC-based switching logic for failover without blackout |
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Deployment |
Multi-site delivery under security protocols |
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Redundancy |
Configured for N+1 protection and contingency handling |
Challenges & IPU SA Solutions
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Challenge |
IPU SA Solution |
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Mission-critical defense application requiring zero downtime |
Delivered closed-transition ATS with failover verification |
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Harsh site logistics along the Kingdom’s northern border |
Coordinated phased equipment rollout and testing |
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High generator count with synchronized load logic |
Built scalable control and monitoring interface per region |
Key Outcome
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Uninterrupted power continuity across MODA field centers
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Blackout-free operation during source switching
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Enhanced defense-readiness through energy reliability
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Compliant with MODA’s performance and safety standards
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Delivered, tested, and handed over ahead of the strategic timeline
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