Difference between Fuse and Circuit Breaker
This article describes the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker. An electric circuit is defined as a closed path consisting of various electrical … Read more
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Types of Circuit Breakers on the Basis of Arc Quenching Medium
Air circuit breaker, vacuum circuit breaker, oil circuit breaker, and gas circuit breaker are four types of circuit breakers on the basis of arc quenching … Read more
Circuit Breaker Test Equipment
Circuit breaker testing equipment is very important for testing the circuit breaker. In this article, we will discuss the equipment used for testing the circuit … Read more
Routine Tests of Circuit Breaker
Routine tests of circuit breaker comprise power frequency overvoltage withstand test, dielectric test, contact resistance test, tightness test, visual checks, mechanical operation test, and SF6 … Read more
What is Type 1 and Type 2 Coordination?
What is Type 1 and Type 2 Coordination? Type 1 and Type 2 coordination indicates the criteria of short-circuit performance of motor starter components. The … Read more
What is Smart or Intelligent MCC? Its Advantages
What is MCC? MCC – Motor Control Center– has all the operational and protective switch gears. The Motor Control center basically controls the motor operation. … Read more
AC Hum & Contact bounce in Magnetic Contactor?
AC hum & contact bounce in a magnetic contactor cause premature failure of the contactor. In this post we will discuss in detail what is … Read more
Why Making Current of Circuit Breaker is More than Breaking Current?
What is Making and Breaking Current of Circuit breaker? The circuit breaker is used for switching on and off the circuit and also for the … Read more
