Module 4

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
 Arc Control Oil Circuit Breaker
The arc control Oil circuit breaker can be
classified into the following two types.
Self-Blast Oil Circuit Breaker
Forced Blast Oil Circuit Breaker
Self-blast oil circuit breaker’s explosion pot can be
designed in the following designs each providing its
own benefits.
Plain Explosion Pot
Cross Jet Explosion Pot
Self-Compensated Explosion Pot
Cross Jet Explosion Pot
 Forced Blast Oil Circuit Breaker
Based on the breaking of the current-carrying contacts,
BOCB is divided into two types
Single Break Bulk Oil Circuit Breaker
Double Break Bulk Oil Circuit Breaker
Advantages
The oil used for arc quenching has very high dielectric strength
The oil insulates the live contacts from the earthed parts
The oil produces hydrogen gas with the heat from the arc
which is beneficial for arc quenching.
The pressure of oil compresses the gas to deionize the
medium.
The gas also helps in cooling the medium.
Disadvantages
The oil is inflammable and causes a fire hazard.
The contacts can get damaged with the arc.
The carbonization of the oil from the contacts reduces its
dielectric strength.
The contacts and the oil must be checked and maintained
regularly.
The use of a huge amount of oil increases its cost
Their large oil-filled tanks are heavy and take large space.
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 Rating of circuit Breaker
 Testing of Circuit Breaker