Even in the worst of times, when everything in the world appears to be going wrong, healthcare facilities must get it right. Society has a life-or-death dependency upon hospitals being open and fully capable of treating any needs that arise. The COVID-19 pandemic is an excellent example of our reliance on the healthcare industry. As the virus spread worldwide, hospitals …

Protective relays are the brain and intelligence behind a medium-voltage distribution system (Figure 1). They serve as critical infrastructure for proper medium-voltage system operation, protection, and system reliability. Upgrading electromechanical to microprocessor relays and mitigating arc flash hazards in a medium-voltage system can be performed in synergy to achieve optimal system reliability and safety.  KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY With electromechanical …