BREAKER

A Circuit Breaker is a manually and

automatically operated switch
designed to protect an electrical
circuit from damage caused by
excess current, typically resulting
from an over load or short circuit. It
is basic function is to interrupt
current flow after a fault is detected.
 TYPES OF
BREKER
 VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER
 SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
 OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER

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 MAINTENANCE OF BREAKER
Precautions Before Maintenance Start:-
Circuit breaker maintenance, it must be first switched off and then
isolated from both sides by opening concerned electrical isolator.

Maintenance Procedure :-
1. Rack-out breaker to test position.
3. visual inspection for any broken parts and replace as needed.
4. Clean and lubricate all mechanical linkages.
5. Inspect all breakers, remove all covers and arc extinguishing shields,
inspect for damage, wear and deterioration, clean and lubricate as
required. Check, clean and dress (if required) the main contacts,
clean all covers and arc shields.
6. Check security of all control wiring and associated fitted components,
prove mechanical operations and reinstate covers and arc
extinguishing shields.
7. Carry out insulation test, phase to phase and phase to earth.
8. Prove mechanical and electrical operation of the breaker by racking
breaker to test position and carrying out injection test on electronic
trip devices to prove operating characteristics against set points.
9. Rack-in breaker to service condition.
VACUUM CIRCIUT BREAKER

A circuit breaker in which the

contacts open and close in within a
highly Evacuated envelope. These
are generally used from 3.3 KV up
to 230 KV power supply system.
 SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
In such Breakers, Sulphar Hexaflouride Gas
(SF6) is used as the are quenching medium. The
Sulphar Hexaflouride Gas (SF6) is an
electronegative gas and has a strong tendency to
absorb free electrons.
 OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
Bulk Oil Circuit Breaker is
a such type of the circuit
breakers where oil is used
as are quenching media as
well s insulating media
between current carrying
contacts and earthed parts
of the breaker. The oil
used here in same as
Transformer insulating oil.
 AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Air Circuit Breaker is a device used to provide
over-current and short circuit protection for
circuits ranging from 800 Amps to 10,000 Amps.
Air Circuit Breakers are usually used in Low
voltage applications below 450 Volts.
 What is The Difference Between Isolator and Circuit Breaker ?
ISOLATOR
Isolator is an OFF-LOAD
device.
No Arc quenching technique
provided
Connects on both sides of area
Can be operated automatically
or manually
A safety isolation device
It should always operate after
circuit breaker.
Found in electrical distribution
and generation stations such as
yards.
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Circuit Breaker is an
ON-LOAD device.
Arc quenching technique is
provided.
Connects in the circuit
Is automatic device
Normal circuit protector
It should always operate
before isolator
Found in distribution and
generations stations as well as in
our homes.
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