The difference between Circuit breaker and Disconnector
When used as nouns, circuit breaker means an electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations, whereas disconnector means a switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. they are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.
check bellow for the other definitions of Circuit breaker and Disconnector
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Circuit breaker as a noun (electrical engineering):
An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.
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Disconnector as a noun (electrical engineering):
A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.