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Protective devises EP505

Quiz No_3 3-11-2018

1) Put T or F and correct the false one

1. MCBs respond to transient loads such as switches surges and motor starting currents. ( )

2. For the MCB Trip characteristics normally not adjustable. ( )

3. Magnetic tripping curve used for Overload protection. ( )

2) Select the right answer

a) Residual Current Device (RCD ) disconnects a circuit when
1. ( ) detects the electric current is not balanced between the phase conductor and the
neutral conductor
2. ( ) detects the over-current situation.
3. ( ) detects the earth and thermal situation.
4. ( ) All of above.
b) (RCBO): -combines the functions of
1. ( ) ELCB and MCB.
2. ( ) RCD and MCB.
3. ( ) RCD and ELCB.
c) The advantages of MCBs over the fuses
1. ( ) More sensitive to current than fuse.
2. ( ) Reusable.
3. ( ) Less maintenance and replacement cost.
1. ( ) All of above.
3) Match

Type Applications

B High inductive loads “small motors and florescent lighting”

C Very high inductive loads “X-ray machines ,UPS systems, welding

and large motors”

D Resistive or small inductive loads “residential or light’

4) Resistive load with load current equal to 12 A, if you decide to select the type B MCB to protect it,
find the rating of MCB and from which current will be the MCB trip Instantaneously.