Operation & Maintenance of Power Plants 


fl owing, the emergency services can respond as required; provide a UPS to support a hospital’s internal phone system and staff can continue to communicate irrespective of power problems.


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huge proportion of the critical UK infrastructure is


still 100% reliant on the mains supply.


Andy Parfi tt, Harland Simon UPS


Of course, when it comes to national contingency there is also a fi nancial consideration. Power stations and water companies, rail providers and emergency services are all subject to strict targets – failure to meet them results in fi nes and an impact on shareholder value. Whether the UK hits its full capacity and the lights go out, or a substation trips for a few seconds resulting in a surge that damages equipment, the nation’s reliance on power cannot be underestimated. Safeguarding critical infrastructure is as much about protecting the smooth operation of the nation as it is about safeguarding the smooth fl ow of revenue – and power contingency is now a fundamental aspect of planning. ●


Andy Parfitt is with Harland Simon UPS, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK. www.harlandsimonups.com


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