MOHIT GOUTAM

104055
NTPC RIHAND
A circuit breaker is an automatically
operated electrical switch designed to protect
an electrical circuit from damage caused
by overcurrent or overload or short circuit.

Its basic function is to interrupt current flow

after protective relays detect a fault.
Fixed Fixed
contact contact
ARC ARC IS ARC
QUENCHED BY
MEDIUM
Moving Moving
contact
contact

OPERATING
PRINCIPLE OF
BREAKER IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER
 OIL CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VACCUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AIR BLAST CIRCUIR BREAKES
SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit breaker is the most essential part
of the electrical networks as it protects
every device from damage.
It helps us to detect the fault and area
affected by it.
Nowadays Vacuum and SF6 circuit
breakers are widely used due to their
reliable and fast operations.