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Circuit Breaker

A circuit breaker interrupts abnormal or fault current to protect electrical systems from damage. It consists of fixed and moving contacts that carry current when touching under normal closed circuit conditions. When a fault occurs, the circuit breaker opens its contacts to disturb the high current flow and protect the system.

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Circuit Breaker

A circuit breaker interrupts abnormal or fault current to protect electrical systems from damage. It consists of fixed and moving contacts that carry current when touching under normal closed circuit conditions. When a fault occurs, the circuit breaker opens its contacts to disturb the high current flow and protect the system.

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Circuit Breaker

A circuit breaker is a switching device that interrupts the abnormal or fault


current. It is a mechanical device that disturbs the flow of high magnitude
(fault) current and in additions performs the function of a switch. The circuit
breaker is mainly designed for closing or opening of an electrical circuit, thus
protects the electrical system from damage.

Working Principle of Circuit Breaker


Circuit breaker essentially consists of fixed and moving contacts. These contacts
are touching each other and carrying the current under normal conditions when
the circuit is closed. When the circuit breaker is closed, the current carrying
contacts, called the electrodes, engaged each other under the pressure of a
spring.

During the normal operating condition, the arms of the circuit breaker can be
opened or closed for a switching and maintenance of the system. To open the
circuit breaker, only a pressure is required to be applied to a trigger.

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