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whenever a input current flows above the certain specified value then MCB interrupt the phase i.e. break the circuit. This certain value is define by rating of MCB connected on a particular ciruit(for light circuit or power circuit).

Basic http://www.engineersgarage.com/insight/how-mcb-works MCBs or Miniature Circuit Breakers are electromechanical devices which protect an electrical circuit from an overcurrent. The overcurrent, in an electrical circuit, may result from short circuit, overload or faulty design. An MCB is a better alternative to a Fuse since it does not require replacement once an overload is detected. Unlike fuse, an MCB can be easily reset and thus offers improved operational safety and greater convenience without incurring large operating cost.

The principal of operation is simple. An MCB functions by interrupting the continuity of electrical flow through the circuit once a fault is detected. In simple terms MCB is a switch which automatically turns off when the current flowing through it passes the maximum allowable limit. Generally MCB are designed to protect against over current and over temperature faults (over heating).

There are two contacts one is fixed and the other moveable. When the current exceeds the predefined limit a solenoid forces the moveable contact to open (i.e., disconnect

from the fixed contact) and the MCB turns off thereby stopping the current to flow in the circuit. In order to restart the flow of current the MCB is manually turned on. This mechanism is used to protect from the faults arising due to over current or over load.

To protect against fault arising due to over heating or increase in temperature a bimetallic strip is used. MCBs are generally designed to trip within 2.5 millisecond when an over current fault arises. In case of temperature rise or over heating it may take 2 seconds to 2 minutes for the MCB to trip.

This article covers the insight of a single pole MCB commonly used in the house hold. The following image shows the different internal parts of an MCB with top casing removed. The subsequent sections will examine each part and its function.

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A Miniature Circuit Breaker or "MCB" works as a normal electrical circuit breaker but is a much smaller device. As well as electro-mechanical relay technology it includes electronic circuitry to achieve its small overall size. MCBs are now used extensively for consumer power-distribution panels and inside small electrical equipment.

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The following image illustrates the tripping mechanism of the MCB. The circuit breaker contacts and the position of the knob can easily be seen in both, ON and OFF, state. In the ON state the moveable contact touches the fixed contact as shown in the image.

The path of the current in the ON state is shown in the image below. The live wire is screwed at the input terminal. From the input terminal the current flows to the fixed contact which is touching the input terminal. The current then moves to the moving contact (since in the ON state it is touching the fixed contact). The moving contact is connected to the electromagnetic coil of the solenoid by means of a thick wire. The current from the moving contacts enters the electromagnetic coil. The current from the

coil goes to the bimetallic strip by means of another thick wire and finally to the output terminal where it is collected by the neutral wire of the line.