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    Circuit breakers are devices that automatically open an electrical circuit under abnormal conditions to prevent damage. There are four major types of circuit breakers defined by their arc interruption method: air, oil, vacuum, and gas. Circuit breakers use either thermal or magnetic sensing to detect overcurrents. The most common type is the thermomagnetic circuit breaker, which employs both thermal and magnetic current sensors.

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    Circuit breakers are devices that automatically open an electrical circuit under abnormal conditions to prevent damage. There are four major types of circuit breakers defined by their arc interruption method: air, oil, vacuum, and gas. Circuit breakers use either thermal or magnetic sensing to detect overcurrents. The most common type is the thermomagnetic circuit breaker, which employs both thermal and magnetic current sensors.

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    Circuit breakers are devices that automatically open an electrical circuit under abnormal conditions to prevent damage. There are four major types of circuit breakers defined by their arc interruption method: air, oil, vacuum, and gas. Circuit breakers use either thermal or magnetic sensing to detect overcurrents. The most common type is the thermomagnetic circuit breaker, which employs both thermal and magnetic current sensors.

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    Circuit breakers are devices that automatically open an electrical circuit under abnormal conditions to prevent damage. There are four major types of circuit breakers defined by their arc interruption method: air, oil, vacuum, and gas. Circuit breakers use either thermal or magnetic sensing to detect overcurrents. The most common type is the thermomagnetic circuit breaker, which employs both thermal and magnetic current sensors.

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    Circuit Breakers

    Definition
    Device designed to open the circuit automatically under abnormal conditions without damage to itself when properly applied within its rating.

    Circuit breakers are categorized by the method employed to interrupt the circuit current (extinguishing the arc) when the current contacts open.

    Four major types


    Air Oil Vacuum Gas (SF6 or SF6/CF4)

    Two methods circuit breakers sense circuit current


    Thermal Magnetic

    Thermal circuit breaker


    Sense circuit current through the production of heat Generally uses some type of heating element in series with the load The heater is located close to a bimetallic strip The bimetallic strip is mechanically connected to the moveable contacts

    Thermal circuit breaker


    There is a time delay before the circuit opens The time delay depends on the amount of overcurrent

    Thermal Circuit Breaker


    Schematic symbol Schematic

    Magnetic circuit breaker


    Also known as Instantaneous trip circuit breaker Senses circuit current by connecting a coil in series with the load When current flows thought the circuit, a magnetic field is established around the coil The magnetic field attracts the metal arm of a solenoid

    Magnetic circuit breaker


    When the magnetic field becomes intense enough the metal arm mechanically opens the contacts There is very little time delay in opening the contacts when an abnormal condition occurs

    Magnetic Circuit Breaker


    Schematic symbol Schematic

    Thermomagnetic circuit breaker


    Most common type Schematic symbol Employs both thermal and magnetic current sensors

    Four Major Types


    Air Oil Vacuum Gas (SF6 or SF6/CF4)

    Air circuit breaker


    Divided into four basic types 1 Moulded Case CB (120V 750V)

    2 Low-Voltage Power CB (120V 750V)


    3 Medium-Voltage CB (1.5kV 69kV) 4 High-Voltage CB (115kV 230kV)

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