Air blast circuit breakers are used today from 11 to 1100 KV, for various application.
They offer several advantages such as faster operations, suitability for related operation,
auto-reclosure, unit type multi-break construction, simple, assembly, modest
maintenance, etc. A compressor plant is necessary to maintain high air pressure in the
receiver. Air-blast circuit breakers operate repeatedly. Air-blast circuit breakers are used
for interconnected lines and important lines when rapid operation is desired.