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Experiment 3 Network Theorems (1) Nodal & Mesh Analysis

This document provides instructions for an electrical circuits lab experiment on network theorems using nodal and mesh analysis. Students will construct a dual-supply DC circuit and apply both analysis methods to solve for unknown voltages and currents. They will measure voltages across various branches and currents in each supply loop to verify the theoretical results of applying nodal analysis and mesh analysis against the real circuit. The objective is for students to validate the superposition theorem and these analysis techniques for multi-source DC circuits.

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Experiment 3 Network Theorems (1) Nodal & Mesh Analysis

This document provides instructions for an electrical circuits lab experiment on network theorems using nodal and mesh analysis. Students will construct a dual-supply DC circuit and apply both analysis methods to solve for unknown voltages and currents. They will measure voltages across various branches and currents in each supply loop to verify the theoretical results of applying nodal analysis and mesh analysis against the real circuit. The objective is for students to validate the superposition theorem and these analysis techniques for multi-source DC circuits.

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Faculty of Engineering

Electrical Engineering Department


Electrical Circuits Lab

EXPERIMENT 3
Network Theorems(1)
Nodal & Mesh Analysis

(Sheet)

Group ____________

Student Name _______________ ID ______________


1.
2.

Lab Supervisor: ……………………………….


Objective
When you complete this experiment, you will have verified the nodal/mesh analysis
and superposition theorem as applied to multiple-source DC circuits.

Discussion

Nodal and Mesh Analysis:

Electric circuits may be analyzed using a node voltage technique or a mesh


current technique. In nodal analysis, all circuit nodes are first identified, a node
being a point where various branches combine. A reference node, usually
ground, is included. Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) is then applied to each
node. KCL states that the sum of currents entering a node must equal the sum of
the currents exiting that node. Consequently a set of simultaneous equations are
created with an unknown voltage for each node with the exception of the
reference. Once the node voltages are determined, various branch currents and
component voltages may be derived.

In mesh analysis, a minimum number of small loops are identified in the circuit.
The loop currents are referred to as mesh currents as each current interlocks or
meshes with the surrounding loop currents. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) is
then applied to each loop. KVL states that the sum of voltages around a loop
must equal zero. Hence, a set of simultaneous equations is created, which can be
solved for unknown mesh currents. Once the mesh currents are determined,
various branch currents and component voltages may be derived.
Procedure A – Nodal

1. In this PROCEDURE section, you will apply nodal and mesh analysis to multi-
source DC circuits. Construct the dual-supply circuit shown below. Assume that
R1 = 2200, R2 =5100 and R3 = 470.

I1 I3
R1 b R3
a c
2.20K I2 5.10K
V1 R2 V2
10 V 470 12 V

2. Set the DC supplies output voltage controls to minimum then connect


them to the circuit. Switch both DC supplies ON, and set their voltages to
V1 = 10 Volts and V2
3.
4. = 12 Volts.

5. Use the DMM to measure the voltages Vad, Vab, Vbd , Vbc and Vbd . Record these
values in Table 1.

Procedure B-Mesh Analysis

6. Use the DMM to measure the currents I1, I2, I3 and I4. Record these values in
Table 2.

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