DC Network Theorems
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Some Basic Terms & Definitions
Electric Circuit : It is a closed path composed of active and passive elements in which electric current flows.
Active Element : It is the element in the circuit which provides energy to the circuit. Example- battery
Passive Element : It is the element in the circuit which receives energy and convert it to heat or stores it. Example- capacitor, resistor
Active Network : A network which contains one or more than one sources of e.m.f.
Passive Network : A network which contains no source of e.m.f.
Linear Circuit : A Linear circuit is one whose parameters are constant i.e. they do not change with voltage or current.
Non-Linear Circuit : It is that circuit whose parameters change with voltage or current.
Bilateral Elements : Elements which allow flow of current in both the directions.
Unilateral Elements : Elements which allow flow of current in only one direction.
Node : It is a point in a circuit where two or more elements are connected.
Junction : A point where three or more than three branches combine or the point where current divides.
Branch : is a part of a network which lies in between two junctions.
Loop : It is a closed path in a circuit in which no element or node is encountered more than once.
Mesh : It is a loop that contains no other loop within it.
Ohm's Law : The potential difference across any two points of conductor will be directly proportional to current flowing through it.
Kirchoff's Laws:
1) Kirchoff's Voltage Law : (Based on Law of Conservation of Energy) In any closed circuit or mesh, algebraic sum of all EMFs and voltage drops is 0.
Direction of Current
(a) If current is flowing from lower to higher potential ( to ) Rise in potential current is positive
(b) If current is flowing from higher to lower potential ( to ) Drop in potential current is negative
2) Kirchoff's Current Law : (Based on Law of Conservation of Charge) The algebraic sum of all the currents meeting at a point or a junction is 0. -
Star-Delta Transformation
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Mesh Analysis
An important step in Mesh Analysis is identifying meshes so here is a quick example:
In this figure,
a Mesh also a Loop
a Mesh also Loop
not a Mesh a LoopSample Problem 1 :
Calculate current in the branch of
resistance for the given circuit using Mesh AnalysisSolution:
First we will identify meshes in the given circuit. There are three meshes in the circuit. In each mesh, current is flowing in clockwise direction.
Second apply KVL in mesh (1) : Applying KVL in mesh (2) : Applying KVL in mesh (3) : Now, Using Cramer's rule : Now current in the required branch will be equal toSample Problem 2 :
Find the current in
using mesh analysisSolution:
There are 3 meshes in the circuit
Applying KVL in mesh 1 : Applying KVL in mesh 2 : Applying KVL in mesh 3, since there is only a current source : So putting the value in equation (2) : Now, Using Cramer's rule : -
Nodal Analysis
Steps for solving numericals using Nodal Analysis :
1) Identify the principal nodes or junctions in the network
2) Pick a reference junction in the circuit with value
3) Assign a junction potential on each junction with respect to the reference junction
4) Assuming all the currents in outgoing (or incoming) direction from each junction, form KCL equations
5) Solve the equations and calculate value of the junction potentials
6) Using individual junction potentials find the value of required quantity
Sample Problem:
Find the current in
resistor using Nodal AnalysisSolution:
Applying KCL at junction A :
Applying KCL at junction B : Now, Using Cramer's rule : -
Thevenin's Theorem
Thevenin's Theorem : It states that any linear bilateral network can be simplified into a Thevenin's equivalent circuit having Thevenin's open circuit voltage
in series with the Thevenin's equivalent resistance along with load resistanceSteps for solving :
1) Identify the load resistance
2) Remove the load resistance and calculate the open circuit voltage across the two open ends
3) Again remove and replace all the active sources by their internal resistance: 4) Calculate equivalent resistance across the open ends
5) Draw the Thevenin Equivalent circuit
6) Calculate load current by using
Sample Problem
Find the current through
resistor in given circuit using Thevenin's Theorem :Solution :
Step 1: Load Resistance,
Step 2: Removing to findApplying KVL in mesh 1
Applying KVL in mesh 2 In mesh 3, for resistor,
Applying KVL, Step 3: Removing and replacing all the acive sources by their internal resistanceStep 4: Equivalent Resistance across the open ends,
Step 5: Thevenin's Equivalent circuit,Sstep 6: Calculate Load Current,
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Norton's Theorem
Norton's Theorem : Any linear bilateral network irrespective of its complexity can be reduced to Norton's Equivalent circuit having a Norton's short circuit current
in parallel with Norton's equivalent resistance in parallel with load resistanceSteps for solving :
1) Identify the load resistance
2) Replace with short circuited branch
3) The current flowing through this short circuit branch will be the Norton's current
4) Remove and replace all the active sources by their internal resistance
5) The equivalent resistance across the two open ends will be the Norton's resistance
6) Draw Norton's equivalent circuit
7) Calculate using identity :Sample Problem :
Find the current
in the given circuit using Norton's Theorem :Solution:
Step 1: Load Resistance,
Step 2: Replacing with short circuit branchStep 3: Finding
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Applying KVL in mesh 1,
Applying KVL in mesh 2, Applying KVL in mesh 3, In equation (1) Step 4: Removing and replacing all active sources by their internal resistancesStep 5: Calculating Equivalent resistance,
Step 6: Norton's equivalent circuit,Step 7: Calculate
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Superposition Theorem
Superposition Theorem : In any linear bilateral multisource network the current or voltage across any branch can be calculated by taking the algebraic sum of values calculated by taking one source at a time and replacing all the remaining sources by their internal resistances.
Steps for solving:
1) Identify the active sources and the quantity to be calculated
2) Consider any one active source and replace the remaining sources by their internal resistances
3) Calculate the required electrical quantity for that particular source
4) Repeat step 2 and 3 for remaining sources
5) Algebraic sum of all these individual values will be the final value of required electrical quantity for all the sources working together
Sample Problem :
For given circuit calculate I' using Superposition Theorem:
Solution :
Step 1: There are two volatage sources and one current source
Step 2: Considering source and replacing the remaining sources with their internal resistancesApplying KVL in mesh 1,
Applying KVL in mesh 2, Putting in equation (1)
Taking source and replacing the remaining sources with their internal resistancesApplying KVL in mesh 1,
Applying KVL in mesh 2,
Taking source and replacing the remaining sources with their internal resistancesApplying KVL in mesh 2,
Applying KVL in mesh 1, Applying KVL in mesh 3, Total Current, -
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem : The condition for maximum power flow through load resistor
can be acheived when the load resistor equals the Thevenin's equivalent resistance of the circuit.Power through
Differentiating above equation with respect to and equating it to 0 This is the condition for maximum power flow
Sample Problem:
In the given network find the value of
which will absorb the maximum power from the source. Also find the maximum power.Solution
For
, removingApplying KVL in mesh 1:
Applying KVL in mesh 2: Removing and replacing all active sources with their internal resistances For maximum power flow,