Switchgear: The apparatus used for switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuits and equipment is known as switchgear. Classification of Switchgear: Switchgear can be classified on the basis of voltage level into the following: 1. Low voltage (LV) Switchgear: up to 1 KV 2. Medium voltage (MV) Switchgear: 3 KV to 33 KV 3. High voltage (HV) Switchgear: Above 33 KV . Components of LT Switchgear: The term LT Switchgear includes low voltage Circuit Breakers, Switches, off load electrical isolators, HRC fuses, Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker, Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) and Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) etc i.e. all the accessories required to protect the LV system. The most common use of LV switchgear is in LV distribution board. FUSE: Fuse is the simplest and cheapest device used for interrupting an electrical circuit under short circuit, or excessive overload, current magnitudes. The action of a fuse is based upon the heating...
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