Practice mode Electrical Engineering

Which device protects a thyristor when a large surge current of very short duration flows through it?

Correct answer A. Fast acting current limiting device (FACL fuse)

Explanation

A fast acting current limiting fuse melts within a fraction of a cycle, clearing a short, heavy surge before the thyristor's I²t rating is exceeded; a circuit breaker would be too slow.

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