What is meant by the KA-rating of a circuit breaker? In
this regard, discuss the stresses experienced by the
circuit breakers

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What is meant by the KA-rating of a circuit breaker? In this regard, discuss the stresses experien..

Answer / anand

KA Rating of Circuit Breaker is nothing but a Short Circuit
Breaking Current Capacity of Circuit Breakers which is
around 40 KA EHV Circuit Breaker.
The Circuit Breakers do experience Mechanical Stresses
during closing & opening operations.

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What is meant by the KA-rating of a circuit breaker? In this regard, discuss the stresses experien..

Answer / chethan

kilo ampere rating

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What is meant by the KA-rating of a circuit breaker? In this regard, discuss the stresses experien..

Answer / shreerang r deshmukh

It is the capacity of the breaker to sustain for the period
of 3 miliseconds. It varies as per the normal current
capacity of the breaker.

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