Circuit breaker

Circuit breaker

The circuit breaker is used for switching the circuit current and short circuit current interruption. There are two types of circuit breakers used in power station.

1. Live tank type: Enclosure-Live, Breaking parts-Live
2. Dead tank type: Enclosure-Grounded, Breaking parts-Live

For arc Interruption in a circuit breaker Air, Oil, Vacuum, Gas (SF6) are used.