The goal of this MQP was to implement a microprocessor controlled circuit breaker device to prevent persistent faults within a system. The microprocessor via the associated Hall Effect sensor constantly monitors the system for instant increase in current and determines whether to open or close the main relay. Sudden and excessive increase in current alarms the smart circuit breaker to open while gradual and minor increases are ignored. The smart circuit breaker is to close only when the fault is cleared. The device functionality was tested and demonstrated using theoretical simulations.

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Creator

• Velez, Alex Wilfredo
• Derman, Mahir Ugurtan

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043015-095627

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2015

Date created

• 2015-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright