Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Group 2
Electricity
International Electrotechnical
Commission
•Current or Ampere Rating
•Melting Time
•Voltage Rating and
•Interrupting Rating or Breaking capacity
•I2T Value of the Fuse
Current Rating or Current Capacity of Fuse
Along with Current Rating, a fuse will also be specified with the
maximum voltage it can be supplied with. Based on the Voltage
Rating, Fuses are again classified in to Low Voltage (LV) Fuses and
High Voltage (HV) Fuses (and even miniature fuses).
I2T (Ampere Squared Seconds)
I2T value of a Fuse measures the heat energy in the fuse. This heat
energy is due to current flow and also the arc produced when the fuse
is blown.
Breaking Capacity of Fuse
Cartridge Fuses
Cartridge fuses are used to protect electrical appliances
such as motors air-conditions, refrigerator, pumps etc,
where high voltage rating and currents required. They are
available up to 600A and 600V AC and widely used in
industries, commercial as well as home distribution
panels.
Blade Type & Automobiles Fuses
This type of fuses (also known as spade or plug-in fuses) comes
in plastic body and two metal caps to fit in the socket. Mostly, they
used in automobiles for wiring and short circuit protection.
Uses and Applications of Fuses
Electronic Fuses can be used in all types of electrical and electronic
applications including: