What is the meaning of BREAKING and MAKING CAPACITY in case
of CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Answer Posted / wasim
The peak value of current(including d.c component)during first cycle of current wave after the closure of circuit breaker known as making capacity.
Breaking capacity:It is the rms current that a circuit breaker is capable to break at given recoveryvoltage and under specified conditions.
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