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What is a circuit breaker and what is its primary function in an electrical circuit (1)

A circuit breaker is a safety device used in electrical systems to protect circuits from damage caused by excessive current, typically resulting from an overload or a short circuit.

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What is a circuit breaker and what is its primary function in an electrical circuit (1)

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  1. What is a circuit breaker and what is its primary function in an electrical circuit? What is a Circuit Breaker? A circuit breaker is a safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent, typically resulting from a short circuit or an overload. When it detects an excess current, it interrupts the flow of electricity by "tripping" or breaking the circuit, thereby preventing potential hazards like fires or equipment damage. What is its primary function in an electrical circuit? Resistor: Limits the flow of electric current and controls the voltage within the circuit. Capacitor: Stores and releases electrical energy, often used for filtering or smoothing out signals. Inductor: Stores energy in a magnetic field when current flows through it, typically used in filtering and tuning applications. Diode: Allows current to flow in one direction only, acting as a one-way valve for electricity. Transistor: Acts as a switch or amplifier, controlling the flow of current in a circuit.

  2. Transformer: Transfers electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction, typically used to increase or decrease voltage levels. Battery: Provides a source of electrical energy through chemical reactions. Types Of Circuit Breaker 1.Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) Usage: Commonly used in residential and commercial buildings. Features: Provides protection against overload and short circuits for low current circuits. Current Range: Up to 125 amps.

  3. 2. Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) Usage: Suitable for industrial applications. Features: Offers protection for higher currents (up to 2,500 amps), with adjustable trip settings for overload and short circuit conditions. Current Range: Typically, 100 to 2,500 amps. 3. Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Usage: Enhances safety by protecting against electrical shocks and fire hazards. Features: Detects imbalance between live and neutral currents, indicating a leakage current, and disconnects the circuit. Current Range: Commonly up to 100 amps. 4. Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent (RCBO) Usage: Combines the functions of an RCCB and an MCB. Features: Provides protection against both residual (earth fault) currents and overcurrent (overload and short circuit) conditions. Current Range: Typically, up to 125 amps. 5. Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) Usage: Used in industrial plants and large commercial buildings. Features: Designed for high current applications (up to 6,300 amps), with adjustable trip settings and various protection mechanisms. Current Range: Typically, 800 to 6,300 amps.

  4. 6. Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) Usage: Suitable for medium voltage applications. Features: Uses a vacuum to extinguish the arc when the circuit is broken, providing fast and efficient interruption. Voltage Range: Typically, up to 38 kV. 7. SF6 Circuit Breaker Usage: Common in high voltage applications (above 36 kV). Features: Utilizes sulphur hexafluoride gas to extinguish the arc, offering reliable performance and high insulation strength. Voltage Range: Up to 800 kV. 8. Oil Circuit Breaker Usage: Older technology, used in high voltage applications. Features: Uses oil to quench the arc but is being phased out due to maintenance and environmental concerns. Voltage Range: Typically, up to 220 kV. 9. Hybrid Circuit Breaker Usage: Combines features of various types for improved performance.

  5. Features: May use a combination of vacuum and gas technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability. Voltage Range: Varies widely depending on design. 10. Magnetic Circuit Breaker Usage: Common in both residential and industrial applications. Features: Uses a magnetic field to trip the breaker during short circuit conditions. Current Range: Varies widely. 11. Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker Usage: Common in residential and light commercial applications. Features: Combines both thermal (overload) and magnetic (short circuit) trip mechanisms. Current Range: Typically, up to 1,000 amps.

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