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How to select MCB / MCCB (Part:2)

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(C) Application Type:

(9) Utilization category / Characteristic (B, C, D, K, Z curve):

Characteristic of Trip curves of MCCB tell about the trip current rating of MCCB.
MCB will trip instantaneously according to their Tripping Characteristic at 0.1 sec.
There are various type of MCCB
Type B MCCB
Type C MCCB
Type D MCCB
Type K MCCB
Type Z MCCB

Type B MCCB:

Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 3 and 5 times rated current (In).
Operating Time:04 To 13 Sec
For example a 10A device will trip at 30-50A.
Application: Domestic applications or light commercial applications where connected loads are primarily lighting fixtures,
domestic appliances with mainly restive elements.
Suitable for: Restive Load application (Lighting , Small Motor)
Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively low.
Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board.

Type C MCCB:

Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 5 and 10 times full load current.
Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
Application: commercial or industrial type of applications, fluorescent lighting, motors etc where there could be chances of
higher values of short circuit currents in the circuit.

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Suitable for: Inductive Load application (Pumps, Motor, fluorescent lighting.)
Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively moderate level.
Installation at: At incoming / Outgoing of Distribution Board.

Type D MCCB:

Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 10 and 20 times full load current.
Operating Time:04 To 3 Sec
Application: specialty industrial / commercial uses (Transformers or X-ray machines, large winding motors, discharge lighting,
large ba ery charging). Where current inrush can be very high.
Suitable for: Inductive- Capacitive Load application (Pumps, Motor)
Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.

Type K MCCB:

Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 8 and 12 times full load current.
Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
Application: Suitable for inductive and motor loads with high inrush currents.
Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.

Type Z MCCB:

Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 2 and 3 times full load current.
Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
Application: These types of MCBs are highly sensitive to short circuit and are used for protection of highly sensitive devices such
as semiconductor devices.
Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively too low
Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board for IT equipment.

(D) Accessories:

(1) Rotary Handle:

It is used to extend ON/OFF handle of MCCB when Panel Door is closed.

It is also used to indicate ON/OFF or Trip Position

(2) Shunt Trip:

Used for Remote Tripping

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(3) Alarm contact:

It gives Tripping Indication when MCCB Trip.

It does not give when MCCB is in normal condition (either ON or OFF)

(4) Auxiliary contact:

It used for remote signaling and control purpose.

It is also give ON/OFF indication of MCCB at remote location.

(5) Under Voltage Tripping:

It used to trip MCCB in under voltage condition (70 to 35% of rated Voltage).

(6) Mechanical Interlocking:

It used to mechanical interlock of two MCCB on the same Panel.

(7) Manual / Auto:

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MCCB may have provision for Auto /Manual operation.
An “auto/manual” switch in front of Panel.
When set to the “Manual” position, lock out electrical control and when set to “auto”, lock out the manual control; remote
indication

(8) Motorized operation:

MCCB may have option for manual operation or with a motor mechanism for electrically controlled

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17 Responses to How to select MCB / MCCB (Part:2)

Gajendiran1986@gmail.com says:
November 2, 2016 at 12:52 pm
Hi parmar,

I need ur guidance to get a HT power supply for my site,

MD is 1650 KVA and what are procedures I have to follow in u ar Pradesh Electricity board.

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kush says:
November 2, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Sir can you provide me your email id?

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billa madhu says:
November 2, 2016 at 2:19 pm
Hi sir thanks for information. And I want all safe values of electrical apparatus for example cable insulation values, transformer
insulation values,earthing values, motor insulation values, insulators, continuity values,IE rules, with numbers. This information
I require, thank you sir, with regards On 02-Nov-2016 6:18 PM, “Electrical Notes & Articles” wrote:

> Jignesh.Parmar posted: “(C) Application Type: (9) Utilization category / > Characteristic (B, C, D, K, Z curve): Characteristic of
Trip curves of MCCB > tell about the trip current rating of MCCB. MCB will trip instantaneously > according to their Tripping
Characteristic at 0.1 sec” >

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kannanshrikanth says:
November 2, 2016 at 2:27 pm
ThanksPlease categorize the difference and their application of RCCBThanksRegardsSrikanth

Sent from my Samsung device

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Srikanth kannan says:
November 2, 2016 at 2:35 pm

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Please categorize RCCB and their applications
Thanks
Regards
Srikanth

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Ashoke Ghosh says:
November 2, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Great solution….

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Tony Zonneveld says:
November 2, 2016 at 8:15 pm
Jignesh.Parmar
thanks for this info
(I use your site quite for all sorts of info that is not readily available elsewhere
so please keep up the good work

Regards

Tony Zonneveld | Distribution Technology Specialist

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syed618 says:
November 3, 2016 at 5:24 am
GOOD VERY USEFUL

On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 6:17 PM, Electrical Notes & Articles wrote:

> Jignesh.Parmar posted: “(C) Application Type: (9) Utilization category / > Characteristic (B, C, D, K, Z curve): Characteristic of
Trip curves of MCCB > tell about the trip current rating of MCCB. MCB will trip instantaneously > according to their Tripping
Characteristic at 0.1 sec” >

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shamin says:
November 3, 2016 at 10:15 am
sir,how we conduct generator testing?

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shamin says:
November 3, 2016 at 10:16 am
sir,how we conduct generator testing

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Raju says:
November 4, 2016 at 2:20 pm
Thank you sir.

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billa madhu says:
November 5, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Hi sir please clear me one doubt, how the fuel consumption calculated, on dg set

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Muhammad Isah says:
November 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm
very educative

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Haeseb says:
November 15, 2016 at 6:09 am
Describe the precautions necessary to deal with each of the following issues when carrying out an oil change on an 11 kv/400 v
transformer.

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Madhav Bamne says:
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November 21, 2016 at 8:56 am
Dear sir,
those articles are very helpful for all electrical professional specially freshers .

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Rommel says:
November 30, 2016 at 1:50 am
Thank you. It’s very helpful for us.

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Ibrahin says:
May 1, 2019 at 1:13 am
G’ day,

I am working on designing protection devices for my research work and I am struggling to model the thermal part for the low
voltage circuit breakers based on IEC standards.
Based on the standards, the time current curve for types B, C and D are as mentioned on the a ached figure. I could not find the
proper formula which represents the thermal characteristic for these types. Please, assist on this ma er.

Thank you for your cooperation in advance.

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