Write down specification and applications of Air blast C. B. and Vacuum C. B.

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Specifications of Circuit Breaker: i) Service type: Indoor / Outdoor ii) No. of Poles: 1 or 3 iii) Nominal System Voltage: iv) Highest System Voltage: v) Rated normal current; vi) Rated short-circuit breaking current (rms): vii) Rated short-circuit making current (rms): viii) Rated short-time current withstand capability for 3 sec: ix) Rated insulation level: x) S. C. Rating: xi) No. of breaks per phase: xii) Operating air / gas pressure: xiii) Nominal frequency

Applications: 

Air Blast Circuit Breaker: Air blast circuit breakers are used in electrical systems operating at 132kV and above upto 400kV. 

Vacuum Circuit Breaker: Vacuum circuit breakers are used in electrical systems operating at 11kV, 25kV and 33kV.

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