No, a capacitor can not be used as a fuse to limit an overload current condition.
A fuse places a limit on the amount of current that can be drawn by an electric circuit by opening (blowing or melting) when the current exceeds a preset limit. This protects the circuit and the surroundings from fire or damage in the case of an overload or short circuit.
Fuse, Circuit breaker
The time delay fuse allows a momentary overload due to startup current.
A dual element fuse typically blows due to two primary conditions: an overload and a short circuit. The overload condition occurs when the current exceeds the fuse's rated limit for an extended period, causing the fuse element to heat up and melt. In contrast, a short circuit generates a sudden surge of current, which leads to rapid heating and immediate melting of the fuse element. Both conditions protect electrical circuits from damage by interrupting the flow of electricity.
To prevent electricity overload Too much current can damage components
The fuse blows because the current through it exceeds the rated current limit of the fuse.
A fuse blows when the circuit is drawing too much current. It could be a short or an overload.
AN over-current situation. Could be a short to ground, or a circuit overload.
A device that will protect an electrical circuit from overload up to a current flow of 8 amps
A fuse interrupts excessive current so that further damage by overheating or fire is prevented in an electrical overload or surge.
Too much current flow in the circuit. Overload or short to ground.
Normally a fuse is a device in your home fuse box that will blow out or shut down the electricity to an area of your home that had a overload of current drawn. A circuit breaker may be used in place of an fuse.