University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland reduces power outages with AVEVA PI System
The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), recognized worldwide for research, entrepreneurship and innovation, struggled to make use of its power distribution data scattered across multiple, heterogeneous and isolated systems on a particularly large campus. This fragmentation made even the simplest operational analysis laborious and limited the ability to anticipate outages. The university partnered with Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) to deploy AVEVA PI System and build an infrastructure capable of turning data into concrete action on the ground. The new visibility given to teams has transformed incident management: outages are identified faster, downtime has fallen significantly and preventive maintenance is becoming standard practice. The financial and environmental benefits match the stakes, with up to 30% savings on energy spending related to HVAC. UMD now has a more efficient, more resilient campus that is better equipped to support its academic mission.
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How does AVEVA System Platform supervise utilities at a university medical center?
The University of Maryland Medical Center uses AVEVA System Platform to continuously supervise its energy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and building management systems. Centralized industrial supervision ensures 24/7 continuity of critical services, which is essential in a university hospital where any failure can directly affect patient care. The platform unifies utility control across the entire medical campus.
Why is operational continuity critical in a hospital?
A university medical center cannot tolerate any interruption: operating rooms, intensive care units and testing laboratories run around the clock. AVEVA System Platform provides this resilience through a redundant architecture and real-time monitoring of utilities. Early detection of drift (temperature, pressure, power supply) makes it possible to intervene before any incident occurs. This operational reliability is an essential standard in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
How does AVEVA contribute to the energy efficiency of hospital facilities?
The University of Maryland Medical Center uses AVEVA System Platform to monitor and optimize its energy consumption across the campus. Centralized industrial monitoring identifies energy-intensive buildings, drifting equipment and optimization opportunities. In a sector with heavy energy bills and strong sustainability commitments, this data-driven approach reduces operating costs while improving the hospital's environmental footprint.
What operational benefits does a medical center gain from AVEVA monitoring?
For UMMC, AVEVA System Platform provides unified visibility over utilities, faster incident response times, better preventive maintenance planning and optimized energy costs. The platform also frees technical teams from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on high-value actions. It is an essential lever for operational performance and quality of service in complex hospital environments.
Why are hospitals investing in modern industrial monitoring?
University medical centers must balance patient safety, service continuity, regulatory compliance and cost control. AVEVA System Platform meets these requirements by providing reliable, scalable, object-oriented industrial monitoring. The digital transformation of healthcare depends on the ability to manage utilities, anticipate failures and optimize resources. It is a strategic investment for modern hospitals committed to operational excellence and sustainability.