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Selection of a circuit breaker depends essentially on :
•Type of system - determines the type of product and the number of poles connected in series for each polarity
•Rated voltage - determines the number of series poles taking part in current interruption.
•Nominal current - determines the rated current of the circuit breaker.
•Maximum short-circuit current at the point of installation - determines the breaking capacity.(based on L/R time constant)