Overview
Mt.Sinai-St.Lukes Roosevelt Hosp. Center is a 6.6 MW diesel power plant in the United States, providing backup power to a hospital facility. It operates on oil fuel.
Mt.Sinai-St.Lukes Roosevelt Hosp. Center is a diesel power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 40.928800, -73.898000. It has a capacity of 6.6 MW and is classified as a small-scale power generation facility, primarily serving as an emergency or backup power source for the hospital center. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel generators. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as state-level regulations. Diesel engines are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may require permits for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter. As a hospital backup power plant, this facility plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply for medical services during grid outages. Its small capacity and operational status as a standby unit mean it operates infrequently, reducing its overall environmental footprint compared to baseload power plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil fuel results in emissions of CO2, NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, though its small capacity and standby operation limit its overall impact. Located in a populated area near a hospital, it must comply with local air quality regulations. Diesel generators typically have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to natural gas combined-cycle plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the United States at coordinates 40.928800, -73.898000, serving the Mt.Sinai-St.Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center.
The plant has a capacity of 6.6 MW, making it a small-scale diesel power facility.
The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel generators used in backup power applications.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and NSPS for emissions from stationary diesel engines.
Hospital backup power plants provide emergency electricity to ensure critical medical services continue during grid outages, operating infrequently but with high reliability requirements.