Experiment 10 Student’s Manual

Title: Study of ‘Nodal Analysis’ in R-L-C combination circuit in AC

Theory and Methodology:

Nodal analysis serves as a mathematical approach for determining voltage distribution in electrical networks,
particularly in AC circuits. Also referred to as the node-voltage method, it involves calculating voltages at
various circuit nodes with respect to a reference point, usually the ground. This laboratory experiment
focuses on applying nodal analysis to solve AC circuits, measuring node voltages that were previously
computed and simulated using this method. Nodal analysis proves especially valuable in handling circuits
with multiple sources or intricate combinations. The AC node-voltage method shares its foundation with the
DC node-voltage method, both relying on Kirchhoff's current law at each node. The process involves
obtaining independent equations for each node and then solving them concurrently. It's essential to note that
when performing AC node-voltage analysis, equations are expressed and solved using phasors and phasor
algebra, involving complex numbers. The principles for setting up and executing AC node-voltage analysis
align with those used in DC node-voltage analysis.
Using the Nodal analysis theoretically, calculate the node voltages of VA, VB and VC from the circuit diagram
shown in Figure 1. Assume C1 = 10 µF, C2 =4.7 F, R1 = R2 = R3= R4= 100 Ω, L1 = 6.3 mH, f =1 KHz,
Supply voltage, V1 = 10 VPk with 0º phase shift. Find the practical node voltage of VA, VB and VC using the
Oscilloscope. Express the results in phasor form (i.e., magnitude and angle). Using the calculated data,
determine the current in each branch using node-voltage. Complete Data Table 1 to understand the deviation
or error. Fig 1 is showing the circuit diagram to analyze the nodal analysis.

Fig 1: Circuit diagram for Nodal Analysis

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Fig 2: Simulation diagram (showing Current on each branch)

Data Table:

Practical Value
Freq.(f) Supply IV B-A IV B-C IV A-C IV A-G IV C-G
(kHz) Voltage
(V) Mag. Phase Mag. Phase Mag. Phase Mag. Phase Mag. Phase
IVB-A θ ( o) IV B-C θ (o) IV A-C θ (o) IV A-G θ ( o) IV C-G θ (o)
(mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA)
1 7.5V 0.17A 0 0.105A 0 0.05A -1.31 0.072A 7.70 0.161A -2.15

1. Show all the calculations along with simulation.

Error Calculation:
Theoritical value−Experimental value
×100 %
Theorititcal value

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For IvB-A:
The percentage of Error:
Theoritical value−Experimental value
×100 %
Theorititcal value

100.459−170
= × 100 %
100.459
=69.22%

For IvB-C:
The percentage of Error:
Theoritical value−Experimental value
×100 %
Theorititcal value

100.55−1 05
= × 100 %
100. 55
=4.42%

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Simulating process:

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Discussion and Calculation:

The aim of the experiment was to determine the Study of ‘Nodal Analysis’ in R-L-C
combination circuit in AC. In this experiment the voltage and current in a RLC AC circuit
has been calculated through nodal analysis method. By applying nodal analysis method,
currents of different paths such as IVB-A, IVB-C, IVA-C, IVA-G and IVC-G have been found. The
measurement in the multisim has also been performed. However, the values of current and
voltage are different from the experimental values. The differences occur due to the
mechanical error on oscilloscope. It happened because the waves in oscilloscope was
unstable. As a result, it was hard to measure all the values perfectly during the experiment.
Besides, it was difficult to calculate the values of voltage and current accurately. Although
the error was about 69.22% for IvB-A and 4.42% for IvB-C, which indicates the values of
experimental data were slightly different from the practical one. Though the experiment was
difficult to analysis due to mechanical error but in the experiment the outputs of the circuit
were measured and identified.

Reference(s):

[Multisim: https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/product/multisim.html]
[LAB manual:
Faculty of Engineering (EEE)(AIUB)]

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Laboratory Experiment Report

Introduction to Electrical Circuits Laboratory

Group Members
Section: M
ID Name

1. 22-49140-3 Mehtab, Zohayer

2. 23-50243-1 Biswas, Protik

3. 23-5251-1 Islam, fahima

Group No: 4 4. 23-50292-1 Siddika, Sinthia

5. 23-50489-1 Raafi,Md Raihaan Ahmed

6.

Semester: Fall 2023-24

Unsatisfactory (1) Good (2-3) Excellent (4-5) Mark
Experiment No.: 10
Experiment Title: Study of ‘Nodal Analysis’ in R-L-C combination circuit in AC

Objectives

- No circuit diagram is included. - Partial results are included in this report. - Appropriate circuit diagrams are included in this
- No evidence of Experimental circuit - The report lacks complete evidence of experimental report with all necessary specifications.
Experimental construction. circuit constructions (as image) - Evidence of all circuit constructions is properly
Circuits & Results - Incorrect and inconclusive results are - Part of the results seems irrelevant and unjustified. included (as image).
presented. - All the experimental results are accurately measured
and are presented in the report in proper format.

- Simulation circuit diagrams are not - Few simulation circuit results are included in this - All the simulation results are included in this report
Simulation Circuits &
included in this report. report. with appropriate circuit diagrams.
Results
- Results are also inconclusive. - Part of the results seems irrelevant and unjustified.

- Cannot reach meaningful conclusions - Can extract most of the accurate data. - Can extract all relevant conclusions with appropriate
Comparison from experimental data. - Answers to the report questions are partially answers to the report questions.
between - Cannot summarize or compare findings correct. - Summarize findings in a complete & meaningful way
experimental and to expected results. - Summarize findings partially. comparing the experimental and simulated results
simulation results - The experimental results are partially validated with with proper explanations.
simulation results.

- Answers to all the report questions are - Answers to a few report questions are correct. - All the answers to the report questions are correct.
Discussion & Answer
incorrect. - The report is organized despite of few missing - The report is very well organized, and all the
to the Report
- Report format is not maintained sections as per the recommended format. mandatory components are being included as per
Questions
properly. instructions.

Assessed by Remarks: Subtotal (out of 20):

■ Late Submission ( ___ days), ■ Plagiarized ( ___ %) Obtained marks:

■ Others:________________, Deduction: ____ mark(s) (after deduction, if applicable)

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