what is meant by Is limiter?what is the use of current
limiters in electrical ditribution network?

Answer Posted / shibu joseph

Is-limiter is a device for limiting the short circuit. This is a fast acting device and interrupts the short circuit typically in less than 3 m sec. This protects the other circuit breakers in the network with lower short circuit breaking current capability

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