interrupting capacity

interrupting capacity

[‚int·ə′rəp·tiŋ kə‚pas·əd·ē]
(electricity)
Maximum power in the arc that a circuit breaker or fuse can successfully interrupt without restrike or violent failure; rated in volt-amperes for alternating-current circuits and watts for direct-current circuits.
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Eaton fuse disconnect models provide up to 100 Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity (KAIC) fault current protection and a current limiting capability, which offers an advantage over circuit breakers by protecting equipment downstream.
United States : Eaton Enhances Data Center Rack Power Distribution Line with Hot-Swap Fuse Capability for High-Density Applications
The interrupting capacity from 25 to 150 kA allows a single unit to address multiple applications, which helps reduce product stocking.
Rockwell Automation introduces single global line of circuit breakers
Improvements in the arc-interruption system, for example, increase interrupting capacity and minimize space requirements.
Circuit-Breaker Technology Improves Electrical Distribution

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