Sipani Electricals

A circuit breaker is a mechanical device that interrupts faults or abnormal current It is a switching device that disturbs the flow of high magnitude fault current and in addition performs the function of a switch The circuit breaker is mainly designed to close or open an electrical circuit thus protecting the electrical system from damage An electric breaker or breaker switch is a device that can be operated automatically and manually for safeguarding and controlling an electrical power system As the present power system deals with huge currents proper attention should be given during the conception of a circuit breaker to ensure it is able to cautiously interrupt the arc produced through the closing of a circuit breaker