How To Select MCB / MCCB (Part:1) : Electrical Notes & Articles
How To Select MCB / MCCB (Part:1) : Electrical Notes & Articles
How To Select MCB / MCCB (Part:1) : Electrical Notes & Articles
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Introduction:
MCB or MCCB are widely used in electrical distribution system for ON/OFF Electrical supply and it also gives over current and short
circuit protection. Selection of MCB or MCCB involved technical, Mechanical parameters. Some parameters are important but some
parameters are confusing and mislead to wrong selection of MCCB. Some parameters are directly aected on cost of MCCB.
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(F) Others:
Frequency;
Reference temperature: (if dierent from 30C)
Pollution degree:
Suitability for isolation:
Type of Mounting arrangement
Electrical Life Cycles:
Mechanical Life Cycles:
Dimension: mm
Weight: Kg
Reference Standard: IEC: 60947-1/2, IS: 13947-1/2
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It is the maximum possible fault current that the MCCB can clear. If the fault current exceeds this value, the MCCB will be unableto
trip and another protection mechanism must operate.
If a fault above the Ics but below the Icu occurs, the MCCB can interrupt it successfully but will need a replacement due to the
damage suered.
The Main dierence between Ultimate Short Circuit (Icu) and Service Breaking Capacity (Ics) that Icu (Ultimate Braking Capacity)
means Circuit breaker can remove the fault and remain usable but Ics (Service Braking Capacity) means Circuit breaker can remove
the fault, but it may not be usable afterwards.
For example, if a circuit breaker has an Ics of 25,000 Amperes and an Icu of 40,000 Amperes:
Any fault below 25kA will be cleared with no problem.
A fault between 25kA and 40kA will cause permanent damage when cleared.
Any current exceeding 40 kA cant be cleared by this breaker.
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