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CONTENTS
What is a Circuit Breaker. Principle of Circuit Breaker. Arc Phenmenon. Methods of Arc Extinction. Classification of Circuit Breaker. Operating Mechanism.
Under normal condition these two contacts remain in closed position . When the circuit breaker is required to isolate the faulty part, the moving contact moves to interrupt the circuit. On the separation of the contacts , the flow of current is interrupted , resulting in
Arc Phenomenon
An arc is struck when contacts are separated The current is thus able to continue Thus the main duty of a C.B.is distinguish the arc with in the shortest possible time.
The arc provides the low resistance path to the current and the current in the circuit remain uninterrupted.
Advantages
Compact, reliable and have longer life. No fire hazards. No generation of gas during and after operation. Can interrupt any fault current. No noise is produced while operating. Require less power for control operation.
Advantages
Simple construction, less cost. SF6 gas is non flammable, non toxic & chemical inert gas. Same gas is recirculated in the circuit. Maintenance free C.B. Ability to interrupt low and high fault current. Excellent Arc extinction
Operating Mechanism
For opening and closing the circuit breaker, one of the following mechanism is employed Spring Solenoid Compressed Air