Fuse and Types of Fuse
Electrical Protection Devices
Introduction to Fuse
β€’ β€’ A fuse is a safety device used in electrical
circuits.
β€’ β€’ Protects electrical equipment from
overcurrent.
β€’ β€’ Works by melting the fuse wire when
current exceeds limit.
Need for Fuse
β€’ β€’ Prevents damage to appliances.
β€’ β€’ Avoids risk of fire due to overheating.
β€’ β€’ Provides simple and cost-effective
protection.
Construction of Fuse
β€’ β€’ Consists of a fuse element (wire/strip).
β€’ β€’ Enclosed in a holder or casing.
β€’ β€’ Made of materials like copper, silver, or
aluminum.
Working Principle
β€’ β€’ Fuse operates on the heating effect of
current.
β€’ β€’ Excess current β†’ excessive heat β†’ fuse wire
melts.
β€’ β€’ Circuit breaks instantly to prevent damage.
Characteristics of Fuse
β€’ β€’ Current rating
β€’ β€’ Voltage rating
β€’ β€’ Breaking capacity
β€’ β€’ Response time
Types of Fuse (Classification)
β€’ Fuses are broadly classified into:
β€’ β€’ AC Fuses
β€’ β€’ DC Fuses
β€’ β€’ Based on size: Cartridge, Rewirable, etc.
AC Fuse
β€’ β€’ Specifically designed for alternating current
circuits.
β€’ β€’ Used in household and industrial
applications.
DC Fuse
β€’ β€’ Designed for direct current circuits.
β€’ β€’ Requires special design to avoid arc
formation.
Cartridge Fuse
β€’ β€’ Cylindrical shape with metal caps.
β€’ β€’ Commonly used in domestic wiring.
β€’ β€’ High reliability and replacement ease.
Rewirable Fuse
β€’ β€’ Contains a fuse carrier and base.
β€’ β€’ Fuse wire can be replaced easily after
operation.
β€’ β€’ Economical and reusable.
Drop-out Fuse
β€’ β€’ Used in high-voltage transmission lines.
β€’ β€’ Fuse element drops out when blown.
β€’ β€’ Provides visible indication of operation.
HRC Fuse (High Rupturing Capacity)
β€’ β€’ Designed for high fault current capacity.
β€’ β€’ Filled with quartz powder to absorb arc
energy.
β€’ β€’ Used in industrial applications.
Advantages of Fuse
β€’ β€’ Simple design and low cost.
β€’ β€’ Quick response to overcurrent.
β€’ β€’ Maintenance-free in most cases.
Disadvantages of Fuse
β€’ β€’ Needs replacement after operation.
β€’ β€’ Not suitable for repeated tripping.
β€’ β€’ Limited breaking capacity compared to
circuit breakers.
Applications of Fuse
β€’ β€’ Household electrical appliances.
β€’ β€’ Industrial machines.
β€’ β€’ Automotive circuits.
β€’ β€’ Power systems protection.

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    Fuse and Typesof Fuse Electrical Protection Devices
  • 3.
    Introduction to Fuse β€’β€’ A fuse is a safety device used in electrical circuits. β€’ β€’ Protects electrical equipment from overcurrent. β€’ β€’ Works by melting the fuse wire when current exceeds limit.
  • 4.
    Need for Fuse β€’β€’ Prevents damage to appliances. β€’ β€’ Avoids risk of fire due to overheating. β€’ β€’ Provides simple and cost-effective protection.
  • 5.
    Construction of Fuse β€’β€’ Consists of a fuse element (wire/strip). β€’ β€’ Enclosed in a holder or casing. β€’ β€’ Made of materials like copper, silver, or aluminum.
  • 6.
    Working Principle β€’ β€’Fuse operates on the heating effect of current. β€’ β€’ Excess current β†’ excessive heat β†’ fuse wire melts. β€’ β€’ Circuit breaks instantly to prevent damage.
  • 7.
    Characteristics of Fuse β€’β€’ Current rating β€’ β€’ Voltage rating β€’ β€’ Breaking capacity β€’ β€’ Response time
  • 8.
    Types of Fuse(Classification) β€’ Fuses are broadly classified into: β€’ β€’ AC Fuses β€’ β€’ DC Fuses β€’ β€’ Based on size: Cartridge, Rewirable, etc.
  • 9.
    AC Fuse β€’ β€’Specifically designed for alternating current circuits. β€’ β€’ Used in household and industrial applications.
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    DC Fuse β€’ β€’Designed for direct current circuits. β€’ β€’ Requires special design to avoid arc formation.
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    Cartridge Fuse β€’ β€’Cylindrical shape with metal caps. β€’ β€’ Commonly used in domestic wiring. β€’ β€’ High reliability and replacement ease.
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    Rewirable Fuse β€’ β€’Contains a fuse carrier and base. β€’ β€’ Fuse wire can be replaced easily after operation. β€’ β€’ Economical and reusable.
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    Drop-out Fuse β€’ β€’Used in high-voltage transmission lines. β€’ β€’ Fuse element drops out when blown. β€’ β€’ Provides visible indication of operation.
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    HRC Fuse (HighRupturing Capacity) β€’ β€’ Designed for high fault current capacity. β€’ β€’ Filled with quartz powder to absorb arc energy. β€’ β€’ Used in industrial applications.
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    Advantages of Fuse β€’β€’ Simple design and low cost. β€’ β€’ Quick response to overcurrent. β€’ β€’ Maintenance-free in most cases.
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    Disadvantages of Fuse β€’β€’ Needs replacement after operation. β€’ β€’ Not suitable for repeated tripping. β€’ β€’ Limited breaking capacity compared to circuit breakers.
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    Applications of Fuse β€’β€’ Household electrical appliances. β€’ β€’ Industrial machines. β€’ β€’ Automotive circuits. β€’ β€’ Power systems protection.