Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
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Does any have any document showing pros and cons of using Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker?
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Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
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RE: Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
CB - has CT's, faster clearing time (for GCB, could be slower for OCB at low fault levels), roughly the same cost (10% depending on how many CT's and/or trip coils), w/CT's provides protection for power transformer tank-mounted arrester failure or high-side bushing failure.
C/S - less expensive, can have integral disconnect switch, may take up less space (candlestick versions) vs. CB.
For power transformer protection, given the increasing costs, lead-times and asset values I'm going to specifying all CB's for protection on power transformers. The only time I'll use circuit switchers is when I have space restrictions or I have bus CB's for backup protection available at the specific site.
Others?
RE: Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
Thanks for your response. It is my understanding that Circuit Switchers come in handy whenever frequent switching is required. Also, I believe they are rated for lower amp usage and have lower interrupting ratings as well?
However I admit that it didn't even occur to me that mounting CT's would be an issue, but it makes sense. I wonder if using a Southern States CMD CT would solve this problem.
Once again, thanks for your valuable comments.
I will wait to hear from others as well.
zazmat
RE: Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
Also, the CMD while an interesting technology, has its own unique issues that may or may not be a problem that has to be considered against any CT mounting issues.
RE: Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons
RE: Circuit Switcher vs Circuit Breaker Pros and Cons