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Doble TDR900 User Guide
72A-2612-01 Rev. A 09/06
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Chapter 4
Breaker Operation and Testing Theory
This chapter gives some basic theory circuit for breakers in relation to their operation and
testing.
An ANSI definition, C37.100 states:
“A breaker is a mechanical device capable of making, carrying, and breaking current
under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specific time, and
breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short
circuit.”
4.1 The Role of a Breaker
From the ANSI definition it seems clear that there is a “mechanical
element” to a breaker, and that the breaker has three roles to perform:
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To interrupt (break) current which is flowing in a conductor when required
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To allow current to flow in a conductor when required to do so
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To carry current
The definition also states that these must be performed under:
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Normal conditions
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Specified abnormal conditions
4.2 Breaker Characteristics
An
ideal breaker has certain characteristics:
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A perfect conductor in the closed position
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A perfect insulator in the open position
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Fast when closing
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Fast when opening
Speed of operation is required to ensure that transients and overvoltages are not
introduced into the system containing the breaker.