Demonstration experiment of dialysis equipment operation by electric vehicle

Abstract

【Background】 Power outages caused by disasters have a great impact on medical institutions. Based on the estimated damage caused by the Nankai Trough earthquake, it is expected that it will be difficult to transport dialysis patients to non-disaster areas. If dialysis machines can be operated with the power of BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)/PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)/FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), which are EVs (Electric Vehicles) in the area, the continuation of dialysis will be possible. 【Purpose】 The purpose of this study is to clarify whether it is possible to operate personal dialysis machines without interruption using FCEVs and portable external power feeders. 【Method】 An FCEV was used to supply power to a personal dialysis machine via a portable external power supply device, and a simulated operation was performed using a closed circuit. 【Results】 FCEV and a portable external power supply supplied stable electricity to the end, and the dialysis machine had no alarm. 【Discussion】 In the event of a disaster, personal dialysis machines can be operated by FCEVs and a portable external power supply. Operation of the dialysis equipment at the facility requires a larger amount of electric power, and a trial calculation is required. Securing the water necessary for dialysis remains an issue.