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Characteristics of MCB
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1. What are characteristics of MCB & Where it will applicable?

2. Difference b/w above characteristics? (i.e, Diff b/w B-Curve, C-Curve, K,L,M - Curve)
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1. What are characteristics of MCB & Where it will applicable?

2. Difference b/w above characteristics? (i.e, Diff b/w B-Curve, C-Curve, K,L,M - Curve)
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Hello Saran,
Based on the Tripping Characteristics, MCBs are available in B, C, D, 'Z', 'K' and
'S' curve to suit different types of applications.
B Curve: for protection of electrical circuits with equipment that does not cause surge
current (lighting and distribution circuits).
Short circuit release is set to (3-5) In
C Curve: for protection of electrical circuits with equipment that causes surge current
(inductive loads and motor circuits).
Short circuit release is set to (5 - 10) In
D Curve: for protection of electrical circuits which causes high inrush current, typically
12-15 times the thermal rated current (transformers, X-ray machines etc.).
Short circuit release is set to (10 - 20) In
K Curve:
Suitable for applications where high levels of inrush current are expected.
Instantaneous trip is (8 - 12) In. The high magnetic trip point is ideal for motors and
transformers. The narrow range (compared with the type D curve) makes it ideal for
applications where nuisance tripping is not an issue.
Z Curve:
Suitable for applications where semiconductors and other components that fail open are

used. Instantaneous trip is (2 - 3) In. The short thermal delay and low magnetic trip point
are ideal for applications where devices and components have low surge and short circuit
tolerances.
S Curve:
Suitable for applications with highly inductive loads, especially in control circuits with coils
and light filaments. Instantaneous response between (13 - 17) In.
Note:

If you use the B MCB in place of D curve MCB, chances are the B curve MCB
contacts can weld together, or there will be nuisance trippings. On the other
hand, if you use a D curve where a B curve MCB has to be used, the system will
damage before the breaker can trip.

Hope this helps.

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Between what two quantity A/B/C OR D-Curves

makes in MCB?
I just want to technical difference between A,b,c, and d curves of Mcb. with proper explanation.And why
we do so.????

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Subramaniam answered 3 years ago

A breaker is to protect the system from damage due to high currents or short circuits.
There are B,C and D curve MCBs. Each differ in capability to interrupt the load current safely in certain
time.
B curve MCB trip from 3-5 times of rated current safely meant for smaller inrush current loads.
C curve MCB trip from 5-10 times of rated current safely meant for medium inrush current loads..
D curve MCB trip 10-15 times rated current safely meant for heavy inrush loads like motors.
If you use the B MCB in place of D curve MCB, chances are the B curve MCB contacts can weld together,
or there will be nuisance trippings. On the other hand, if you use a D curve where a B curve MCB has to
be used, the system will damage before the breaker can trip

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Many different classifications of circuit breakers can be made, based on their features such as
voltage class, construction type, interrupting type, and structural features.
Low voltage circuit breakers

Low voltage (less than 1000 VAC) types are common in domestic, commercial and industrial
application, include:

MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)rated current not more than 100 A. Trip characteristics normally not
adjustable. Thermal or thermal-magnetic operation. Breakers illustrated above are in this category.

MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker)rated current up to 1000 A. Thermal or thermal-magnetic

operation. Trip current may be adjustable in larger ratings.
RCB __ RCCB : -- RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER//CIRCUIT BREAKER//BREAKER
This product provide a high level of protection aganist earth leakage faults by the RCD in addition to
the over and short- circuit protection offered by the MCB.
Rated voltage 400v and below.
Rated current 6A 10A 16A 20A 25A 32A 40A 50A 60A.
It conforms to GB16917-97
It' s pole is 1P, 2P, 3P, 4P. It is 1P.

ELCB :- An Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations
with high earth impedance to prevent shock. ...less
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What is the difference between mpcb and mccb?

where should we use mccb and where should we use mpcb. constructural difference

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desai b answered 4 years ago

1. MPCB is ment for motor protection only where as MCCB is for various application including Motor.
2. In MPCB we do not talk about Ics / Icu no cat. configuration - class A / class B type of breakers.
For TYpe -2 Coordination we need to have external devices like -- contactor, o/l relay, contactor etc. with
MCCB while with MPCB we have inbuilt configuration of Type -2 coordination (no external device)
3. MPCB has an inbuilt contactor and relay.so need for external contaectors and relays.
MCCB ther is no contactor and relays, we have to provide.
4. MCCB - Moulded case Circuit breaker, is having overload and
s.c. protection & used in Industrial application & Having

high s.c. capacity

MPCB : Motor protection circuit breaker, is used for
protection of motor, having s.c. and overload protection
more effective to protect motor
5.MPCB has got thermal element....with more narrow range, settable to set with reference to motor full
load current.

MCCB SELECTION FOR TRANSFORMER PROTECTION

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can tell me if MCCB (cat no. - 3VT1708-26A36-0AAa0) is suitable for protection of

transformer? If yes, can explane me selection prosidute. Because the above
mention MCCB (80A) is tripping in inrush current of a 37kva (415/240V)
transformer.
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Transformer primary is 2~ or 3~?. How & what type of load is connected to sencondary?.
Thru contactor, relay or directly. How much is seondary fuse or MCCB rating?
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Transformer's primary & sencondary is 3~. Sencondary open. But actually it will be
connected with thyristor circuit.
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Hello Jayanta,
The specified MCCB is of general purpose MCCB & not of dedicated MCCB for only LV
transformer protection. The 80 Amp range selection is correct one but the breaking
capacity 25 KA is not adequate for industrial or your application. Just try MCCB of amp
>70 A rating with 50 KA breaking capacity.
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We also tested this Transformer by useing 63A, 25KA, Cat No. - 3VT1706-2DC36-0AA0
MCCB and no any problem arrive.

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With 63 A, 25 KA MCCB, have you checked the transformer on load or only transformer is
checked? Moreover, if on load you have not faced any problem with 63A 25 KA rating
MCCB & on same transformer, 80A 25 KA MCCB is tripping, then in that case your 80A,
25 KA rating MCCB may be faulty.
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With 63 A, 25 KA MCCB, have you checked the transformer on load or only transformer is
checked? Moreover, if on load you have not faced any problem with 63A 25 KA rating
MCCB & on same transformer, 80A 25 KA MCCB is tripping, then in that case your 80A,
25 KA rating MCCB must be faulty.
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Dear All / Mr. Deep

I like to inform you that the said 63A MCCB is Siemens make
Characteristic D, & 80A MCCB is Characteristic L. I think (after
watching MCCB catalogue) these two types of Characteristic MCCB is
totally different. I also like to inform you that we tested the said
transformer using lots 80A (same type) MCCB. So, please inform/guide
me I/C MCCB selection calculation to avoid MCCB tripping at switching
inrush. it would be better if anyone can give me supporting document
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For any information anyone can also mail me

(jayanta.santra1@gmail.com).
Please guide me with supporting document.
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Hello Jayanta,
As I understand problem is line-side protection of a transformer?
We have to see that an inrush current of 20...30 x In (rated current) is realistic.
Instantaneous trip (Ii) of a MCCB is about 10...13 x In. Therefore the circuitbreaker must be operated in its lower setting range.
Example: Inrush current for a transformer In = 500A may be higher than 10000
A.
Selection: Breaker In = 1000A, setting of In = 500 A, Ii = 11 x In = 11000 A (22 x
setting of In).
It must not be forgotten that the circuit breaker has to trip on the minimum shortcircuit Ikmin. So the breaker should provide short time delayed shortcircuit protection (Isd), which normally can be set to 2...10 x In and a time delay
of a few hundred milliseconds.
Please be aware not to use a breaker for motor protection. Phasefailure sensitivity may lead to unintentional tripping behaviour.
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When switching on low-voltage AC transformers, the extremely

high inrush current peaks place special demands on the trip unit
or on the making capacity of the circuit breakers if these are
also used to switch the transformer.For most applications, an
inrush current of 20 to 30 times the rated operating current is
expected in practice and must be taken into account when
selecting the circuit breakers. The maximum short-circuit
current Ik of the 3VL circuit breakers is 11 x Ie (rated operating
current). A circuit breaker in the lower setting range must
therefore be operated for primary side transformer
protection. Example: A transformer with 500 A rated current; 20
times the inrush currentSelected: ETU with In = 1000 A; setting
range 0.4 - 1 x In = 400 A to 1000 A50% of In = 500 A; Ii = 11 x
In = 1000 A x 11 = 11000 A = 22 x current setting

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MCCB Instantaneous Trip Setting

Does anybody know how to determine an MCCB instantaneous trip setting? I haven't
done this in a couple years. I was thinking 10 or 15x the FLA?
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In general, it must be set to trip below the minimum fault current that it will see,
assuming the maximum capability of the equipment is greater than the minimum fault
current.
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Read Article 430, specifically table 430.52, and read the exceptions as well, and make
sure you understand all of them. If you have more uestions after that, post them here
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I think the poster is asking about a molded case circuit breaker.
If that is the case to determine the instantaneous trip threshold you need to get the
circuit breakers trip curve data from the breaker manufacture.
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Originally Posted by minerman

Does anybody know how to determine an MCCB instantaneous trip setting? I haven't done
this in a couple years. I was thinking 10 or 15x the FLA?
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Are you asking how to determine WHERE it should be set or how to determine WHAT it is
set at?

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Originally Posted by minerman

Does anybody know how to determine an MCCB instantaneous trip setting? I haven't done
this in a couple years. I was thinking 10 or 15x the FLA?

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To be compatible with the coordination study, it should be set at just above the inrush
current of the largest connected load on startup. If the breaker is in an MCC then I would
follow the old Westinghouse recommended procedure: 1. Raise the inst dial to max. 2.
Start and stop the motor. 3. Lower the setting 1 notch each time you restart motor until
the breaker trips, then raise the dial 1 notch. 4. Restart motor to prove no-trip. This will
be the final setting. This setting should match the trip curves in the study and also takes
into account cable impedance, as well.
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Originally Posted by tonytonon

To be compatible with the coordination study, it should be set at just above the inrush
current of the largest connected load on startup. If the breaker is in an MCC then I would
follow the old Westinghouse recommended procedure: 1. Raise the inst dial to max. 2. Start
and stop the motor. 3. Lower the setting 1 notch each time you restart motor until the
breaker trips, then raise the dial 1 notch. 4. Restart motor to prove no-trip. This will be the
final setting. This setting should match the trip curves in the study and also takes into
account cable impedance, as well.

When doing this type of "click and hope" adjustments, make sure you are not exceeding
both the # of starts/hr and the time between starts of the driven equipment.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.