Curcuit Breaker Abstract
A circuit breaker was examined to determine how it works.Basically, it is designed to disconnect the current if the current passing through the breaker is higher than the allowable current. Its main parts consist of a switch, connecting pads, and the disconnect device. Since the breaker consists of many individual parts, the only improvement found was to combine some of the parts into a single part. Our group dissected a thirty-amp household Circuit-breaker. Its purpose is to protect electrical appliances from being damaged though excessive currents. A circuit breaker limits the amount of current that may safely enter a household electrical system via a predetermined amperage rating. It is placed in series between your house and the provided electricity. Any current in excess of the rated current amount will trip the circuit breaker in to a non-conducting or open path condition. The closed path is maintained until either magnetism or thermal expansion causes the circuit The circuit breaker has several features that are worth noting in the design discussion. First is its ability to detect various types of loading
of the trigger mechanism allows one internal part to the job of two, as much as a solenoid, which magnetically attracts the triggering device the user with an easily assessable on/off switch, fault protection against the trigger mechanism to deflect in an arc like manner, which is also workings, manufacturability is more difficult, thus raising costs.
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Device Description, Georgia Power, , circuit breaker, current draw, fault protection, trigger mechanism, thermal expansion, limited service life, constant thermal expansion, fuse box, releasing switch, constant thermal, electrical system, service life,
Approximate Word count = 907
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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