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    The document discusses time current curves (TCC) which plot the interrupting time of overcurrent devices based on current level. TCC curves are provided by manufacturers and play a role in protection coordination. The curves are usually logarithmic scales with current on the x-axis and time on the y-axis. Solid state and thermal magnetic trip units determine the TCC curves of circuit breakers and miniature circuit breakers respectively. Settings like long/short time pickup and delay define the curves.

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    The document discusses time current curves (TCC) which plot the interrupting time of overcurrent devices based on current level. TCC curves are provided by manufacturers and play a role in protection coordination. The curves are usually logarithmic scales with current on the x-axis and time on the y-axis. Solid state and thermal magnetic trip units determine the TCC curves of circuit breakers and miniature circuit breakers respectively. Settings like long/short time pickup and delay define the curves.

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    The document discusses time current curves (TCC) which plot the interrupting time of overcurrent devices based on current level. TCC curves are provided by manufacturers and play a role in protection coordination. The curves are usually logarithmic scales with current on the x-axis and time on the y-axis. Solid state and thermal magnetic trip units determine the TCC curves of circuit breakers and miniature circuit breakers respectively. Settings like long/short time pickup and delay define the curves.

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    A Learning Report On TCC - CB Trip Unit

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    TIME CURRENT CURVES

    CIRCUIT BREAKER
    TRIP UNITS

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 1


    TIME CURRENT CURVE
    A time current curve (TCC) plots the interrupting time of an overcurrent device based on a given current
    level. These curves are provided by the manufacturers of electrical overcurrent interrupting devices such
    as breakers. Time Current Characteristic Curves play a significant role in achieving proper protection
    coordination among the electrical safety devices. Fault intensity in power systems is proportional to the
    magnitude of current. It is desired that as fault current increases the Fault Clearing Time or FCT should
    be decreased.

    VARIOUS ELEMENT OF TCC CURVE

    1. The TCC Curve is usually shown on a logarithmic scale to show the characteristics over a larger range
    so that all values of current and time are easily incorporated.
    2. Current is shown on the horizontal axis using a logarithmic scale and is plotted as amps which is
    multiples of the current rating
    3. Time is shown on the vertical axis using a logarithmic scale and is plotted in seconds.

    TCC Curve
    Circuit Breaker
    Trip Units

    Solid State Thermal Magnetic


    Solid State Trip
    Microrocessor Trip

    Instantenous
    Long Time Ampere Long Time Delay Short Time Pickup Short Time Delay Thermal Trip Magnetic Trip
    Pickup

    I2T ON I2T OFF

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 2


    SOLID STATE TRIP UNITS – CURVE (MCCB)

    Long Time Ampere Rating:


    It is the maximum current flows into the breaker without any tripping i.e., the current which is slightly
    below the rated current.

    Long Time Delay:


    It is the length of time the breaker which allows the weaker current surges.
    Ex: Inrush current, Motor Starting

    Short Time Pickup:


    It is how strong the current surge must be for the breaker to switch from the long time to short time.
    This setting will make a breaker tend to trip after a delay.

    Short Time Delay:


    It is used for coordinating with the downstream devices since it depends on the strength of the current
    surge. It is the length of the time the breaker which allows the stronger current surges. Larger-current
    feeder breakers usually omit an instantaneous trip function and allow adjustments to be made to the

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 3


    short-time and long-time characteristics to allow for better coordination with downstream breakers. It
    has two settings.
    • OUT: The trip time will not be affected by the current, and the short-time delay is shown as a
    horizontal line.
    • IN: The trip time will be affected by the current, and the short-time delay is shown as a slope.

    Instantaneous Pickup:
    The purpose of the instantaneous pickup is to trip the circuit breaker quickly with no intentional delay
    (no more than a few cycles) on high magnitude fault currents.

    THERMAL MAGNETIC TRIP UNITS - CURVE (MCB)


    MCB’s are protective devices that are made to break the circuit in case of overload or short circuit. The
    working of a miniature circuit breaker in case of overload and short circuit fault is,
    • For Overload protection, they have a Bi-metallic strip which causes the circuit to open.
    • For Short circuit protection, it has an Electromagnet.

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 4


    Thermal Trip Unit:
    The thermal trip unit protects against overload currents. The thermal unit is based on a bi-metallic strip
    When it is overload, bi-metal bends and pulls the trip bar which open breaker contacts. The time
    required for the bi-metal to bend and trip the breaker varies inversely with the current.

    Magnetic Trip Unit:


    The magnetic trip unit is comprised of an electromagnet and an armature. When there is a short circuit,
    a high magnitude of current passes through the coils creating a magnetic field that attracts the movable
    armature towards the fixed armature. The hammer trip is pushed against the movable contact and the
    contacts are opened.

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 5


    Thermal
    Magnetic Trip
    curves

    B Curve C Curve D Curve K Curve Z Curve

    Z Curve: Applications with very low inrush currents (Ex: Semiconductors)


    B Curve: Protect cables and low-level signal devices such as PLCs
    C Curve: Applications with moderate inrush currents (lighting, control circuits and appliances)
    D & K Curve: Applications with high inrush currents (transformers, power supplies, and heaters)

    REFERENCES:
    1. http://www.electricalterminology.com/tripping-characteristics-of-a-miniature-circuit-breaker/
    2. https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/6-adjustable-tripping-settings-circuit-breaker
    3. https://www.allumiax.com/blog/time-current-characteristic-curves-for-selective-coordination
    4. https://www.nuclearelectricalengineer.com/three-fault-regions-time-current-plot/
    5. http://www.designmaster.biz/support/blog/2019/03/reading-and-configuring-time-current-curves/
    6. https://testguy.net/content/197-Characteristics-of-Circuit-Breaker-Trip-Curves-and-Coordination
    7. https://ewh.ieee.org/r4/iail/Time-Current%20Curves.pdf
    8. https://www.ecosoch.com/mcb/
    9. https://www.easypower.com/resources/article/molded-case-circuit-breaker-trip-units-types-and-
    applications

    Karthikeyan SK https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplykarthik/ Page No: 6

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