Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB) | Industrial plants, substations, high-reliability systems | Breaking Capacity: 80kA (Advanced ▲▲▲) / 60kA (Base ▲) vs Industry 50kA (IEC 62271-100 compliant) Voltage: 40.5kV (Advanced ▲) vs Industry 36kV Maintenance: Low (no gas handling) | High breaking capacity, compact design, low maintenance costs | Higher upfront cost, limited to medium voltage applications |
SF6 Circuit Breakers | High-voltage transmission, urban grids | Breaking Capacity: 120kA (Industry Standard) Voltage: Up to 1200kV (IEC 60077 compliant) Gas Handling: SF6 (requires specialized management) | High voltage capability, reliable performance | Environmental concerns, complex maintenance, high cost |
Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) | Commercial buildings, distribution networks | Breaking Capacity: 30kA (Industry Standard) Voltage: Up to 36kV (IEC 60947 compliant) No hazardous materials | Cost-effective, simple maintenance, no gas handling | Lower breaking capacity, bulky design |
Oil Circuit Breakers (OCB) | Rural areas, legacy systems | Breaking Capacity: 25kA (Industry Standard) Voltage: Up to 36kV (IEC 60420 compliant) Mineral oil (requires handling) | Low cost for simple systems, proven reliability | Environmental risks, bulky size, oil maintenance |
Hybrid Circuit Breakers | Hybrid power systems, medium/high voltage | Breaking Capacity: 100kA (Industry Standard) Voltage: 120–240kV (IEC 62271-200 compliant) Combines VCB/SF6 tech | Versatile performance, efficient operation | Complex design, higher cost, specialized installation |
High-Speed Circuit Breakers | Data centers, IT infrastructure | Breaking Capacity: 40kA (Industry Standard) Response Time: 5ms (IEC 61850 compliant) Compact design | Ultra-fast fault interruption, space-saving | Limited capacity, high cost, niche applications |