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Is a circuit Protection device made from special metals that shut off a switch if too much current flows through a circuit and there is a risk of overloading or overheating the circuit?
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∙ 12y ago
The (only) protection device which works like that is a fuse.
It is simply a short length of metal which melts when too much current flows through it.
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The role of the circuit breaker is what?
to prevent a circuit from overloading if too much current flow safely interrupt the circuit if it becomes overloaded
Which circuit faults will not result in overheating the circuit?
An open circuit won't cause any overheating because no current is flowing. Other faults like ground fault or a breaker tripping should happen fast enough not to cause any overheating either.
Which device designed to open an overloaded circuit and prevent overheating?
Fuses and circuit breakers are designed to open a circuit when an excess amount of current occurs, so as to break that flow of current.A circuit breaker or fuse.
What is short circuit and overload?
In simple terms a short circuit is when negative & positive come together I:E a cable (positive)that is frayed touches the ground (negative). A short circuit is also known as a dead short. An example of an overload might be. If the wiring in your car headlights was rated at 20 Amps & you wired driving lights into that circuit, the Amperage draw would go up to 40 Amps Causing the fuse to blow, or if the circuit was unfused, the wiring to burn out.
Can you use 70amp breaker for 40amp device?
The purpose of a circuit breaker in a panel is to protect the wiring and devices like switches, outlets and other devices that are part of that circuit. It isn't unusual to plug in an appliance into a circuit whose amperage rating is less than the breaker protection. If such an appliance doesn't have its own over-current protection it may well "fry" in an over current situation. However, if your 40 Amp device is directly connect to the 70 A circuit and has no over-current protection on its own you are risking a serious problem. If your 40 A device is on this dedicated circuit you should protect it with a properly sized breaker.
The role of the circuit breaker is what?
to prevent a circuit from overloading if too much current flow safely interrupt the circuit if it becomes overloaded
Explain overloading in an electric circuit?
Excessive current can be in the connection of many devices into a single socket.this may cause overload in the circuit
What is overload current?
A current greater than which a circuit is designed to carry , may melt wires or damage elements of the circuit.This is known as overloading of current.
What is the meaning ampere protection?
Amperes refer to the current in an electrical circuit. Ampere protection is rarely used but it refers to current protection. Typically this will relate to protection against over current events with fuses or circuit breakers.
Can a varistor be used as a circuit protection device?
No, a circuit protection device must open the circuit on a fault current or overload.
What is the device used to keep electrical circuits from overheating?
A fuse is a device used to keep electrical circuits from overheating is not a true statement. A fuse is used to protect the wire of the circuit from an over current being applied to the circuit. This over current could be caused by a couple of scenarios. Two non insulated conductors touching one another and creating a short circuit. Another cause could be an non insulated conductor touching adjacent grounded equipment. Whatever the cause the fuse will isolate the fault instantaneously.
Which circuit faults will not result in overheating the circuit?
An open circuit won't cause any overheating because no current is flowing. Other faults like ground fault or a breaker tripping should happen fast enough not to cause any overheating either.
What causes a short circuits?
-circuit damage -overheating -fire or explosion causes a short circuit.
What is overloading in electric current?
An 'overcurrent' can be an 'overload current' or a 'short-circuit current'. An overload current exists when the load connected to a circuit draws more current than the circuit is designed to carry continuously. A short-circuit current is a high current resulting from a fault between a line conductor and the neutral conductor or earth.
What is the difference between overload and overcurrent?
Overcurrent protection is protection against excessive currents or current beyond the acceptable current rating of equipment. It generally operates instantly. Short circuit is a type of overcurrent. Overload protection is a protection against a running overcurrent that would cause overheating of the protected equipment. Hence, an overload is also type of overcurrent. Overload protection typically operates on an inverse time curve where the tripping time becomes less as the current increases.
Why a circuit is protected by a circuit breaker?
1. protection against fire hazard from a short-circuit. A short-circuit can be caused by a loose wire, faulty insulation, or faulty wiring. A short-circuit will cause the wires to heat up rapidly, presenting a fire hazard. 2. protection against circuit overloading. Too much current in a wire caused by overloading (plugging in too many high-power appliances, for example) can cause overheating, presenting a fire hazard. Most circuit breakers have a "slow-blow" mode that breaks the circuit if overload continues for too long. 3. on grounded appliances (which have the third prong on the plug), the ground is connected to all exposed conductive material on the appliance. In the event that a loose wire contacts the exposed metal, a short-circuit will occur, and the power will be cut. This protects against accidental electrocution. Circuit breakers do not protect against fire hazards from inferior gauge of wire, glow-faults, or arc-faults. Most do not protect against electrocution hazards from ground-faults (although some do).
Which is the most important device to protect electric circuits from the harm caused by short circuit and overloading?
There are two main devices. One is the circuit breaker. It provides a dual function where in it can detect short circuits with its internal magnetic sensor and overloads with its internal bi metallic strip. The other device is a fuse. It operates by melting a fusible link, that breaks the fault current that is in the circuit, when a high current rush through the fuse.
