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Fuses are connected in series in a circuit. When the current through the fuse element is less than or equal to its rated current, the element will not melt. Only when the current exceeds the rated value and reaches the fusing current will the element melt. When a short circuit (or overload) current occurs in the line, the current through the fuse element exceeds the specified value, causing the element to overheat and melt, thereby automatically interrupting the circuit. This prevents damage to

Medium-voltage current-limiting fuses are primarily used for protecting loads such as transformers and motors. A fuse is a device that, when the current exceeds a given value for a sufficiently long duration, interrupts the circuit in which it is inserted by melting one or more specially designed and proportioned components. Current-limiting fuses may have difficulty clearing intermediate current values (overloads between 6 to 10 times the rated current), so they are typically used in combinatio

In the power plants and substations of various voltage levels that we operate and maintain, high-voltage current-limiting fuses are widely used, primarily for protecting voltage transformers, small transformers, and small high-voltage motors. So why are they called high-breaking-capacity fuses? And why can't ordinary fuses be used? Today, let's learn about this topic together.High-breaking-capacity fuses, also known as high-voltage current-limiting fuses, differ from ordinary fuses in two main a

If the fuse element on the high-voltage side of the transformer blows or the circuit trips, the first step is to determine whether one phase, two phases, or all three phases are interrupted. This can be determined according to the fault symptoms as shown in the following table:When a fuse element blows, first check whether the high-voltage side fuse or the lightning arrester gap has short-circuited to ground. If no abnormalities are found during external inspection, it can be concluded that an i

High-voltage disconnect switches (or fuses) do not have arc-extinguishing capability, but they provide a clearly visible break point. Therefore, they are used solely as isolation components in a circuit. They are installed at the beginning of a circuit or in front of components requiring maintenance. When a circuit needs to be de-energized for maintenance, the power is first interrupted using a switching device, and then the disconnect switch is opened. This ensures a clearly visible break in th

Use and MaintenanceIn low-voltage power distribution systems, fuses are protective electrical devices. Widely used for power grid and electrical equipment protection, fuses automatically cut off circuits when short circuits or overloads occur in the grid or equipment, preventing damage to electrical devices and preventing accidents from spreading.A fuse consists of an insulating base (or support), contacts, and a fuse element. The fuse element is the primary working component, acting like a spec