Electronics - Inductors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Inductors - General Questions (Q.No. 24)
24.
A magnetic circuit breaker will open to protect equipment only when:
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Angeli said:
5 years ago
Current is stored in inductor, when current exceeds, inductor gets fully charged.
Prasanna said:
1 decade ago
Magnetic circuit breakers use a solenoid (electromagnet) whose pulling force increases with the current. Certain designs utilize electromagnetic forces in addition to those of the solenoid. The circuit breaker contacts are held closed by a latch. As the current in the solenoid increases beyond the rating of the circuit breaker, the solenoid's pull releases the latch, which lets the contacts open by spring action.
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