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Thevenin Report

This document summarizes an experiment on Thevenin's theorem and maximum power transfer. The experiment aims to validate these principles using electrical components like resistors and a function generator. Based on circuit analysis, the Thevenin equivalent circuit for the given network was found to have a Thevenin resistance of 0.6kΩ and voltage of 7.5V. Measurements showed maximum power transfer of 23.4375mW occurred when the load resistance equaled the Thevenin resistance, validating both theorems. In conclusion, the experiment successfully demonstrated and verified the key concepts.

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Thevenin Report

This document summarizes an experiment on Thevenin's theorem and maximum power transfer. The experiment aims to validate these principles using electrical components like resistors and a function generator. Based on circuit analysis, the Thevenin equivalent circuit for the given network was found to have a Thevenin resistance of 0.6kΩ and voltage of 7.5V. Measurements showed maximum power transfer of 23.4375mW occurred when the load resistance equaled the Thevenin resistance, validating both theorems. In conclusion, the experiment successfully demonstrated and verified the key concepts.

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University of Tripoli

Faculty of Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department

EE201 – Electrical Laboratory


Spring 2022

Report of the Experiment #3


Thevenin’s Theorem

Name: Mohamed Mustafa Kamil


ID: 2180205565
Group: B (2)
Instructor: Dr. Nourdeen Abodhir
Pg. 01 Introduction

Introduction
The purpose of this experiment:

 To practically validate & study principle of Thevenin's Theorem.

 To validate maximum power transfer theorem.

Thevenin's theorem:
Any linear electrical network or complex circuit with current and voltage sources can
be replaced by an equivalent circuit containing one independent voltage source
𝑽𝒕𝒉 and a series resistance 𝑹𝒕𝒉 , When :

𝑽𝒕𝒉 : Thevenin’s Voltage

𝑹𝒕𝒉 : Thevenin’s Resistance

Figure 1: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit

Maximum power transfer theorem:


The maximum power transfer theorem states that a source can supply the maximum
power to a load if the load resistance is equal to the source resistance. The maximum
Pg. 02 Introduction

power transfer theorem applies to AC and DC circuits. To get the maximum power
from the source, the load resistance must be equal to the source resistance.

In the above Thevenin Equivalent circuit, the maximum power transfer theorem
states that “the maximum amount of power will be delivered in the load resistance if
the load resistance is equal to the Thevenin resistance.

The source resistance viewed from the load side is 𝑹𝒕𝒉 and the Thevenin voltage
is 𝑽𝒕𝒉 . According to maximum power transfer theorem, the maximum power transfer
occurs when the source resistance is equal to the load resistance.

𝑹𝒕𝒉 = 𝑹𝑳

The maximum amount of power transferred to the load is:

𝑽𝟐𝒕𝒉
𝑷𝒎𝒂𝒙 = , 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒕𝒉 = 𝑹𝑳
𝟒𝑹𝒕𝒉

Efficiency of Maximum Power Transfer:

To calculate the maximum power transfer efficiency 𝜼𝒎𝒂𝒙 , use the following
formula:

𝑷𝒎𝒂𝒙
𝜼𝒎𝒂𝒙 =
𝑷𝒔

𝑷𝒎𝒂𝒙 : The maximum power transferred to the load.

𝑷𝒔 : The power generated by the source.


Pg. 03 Thevenin's theorem Lab

Thevenin's theorem Lab


Equipment List:
 Resistor (1𝑘Ω , 2.2𝑘Ω , 0.33𝑘Ω , 0.1𝑘Ω)
 Function Generator with DC/AC
 Digital Multimeter
 Connection wires
 Breadboard

Procedure:
- We will first find the Thevenin equivalent by hand analysis:

Figure 2: The circuit of the experiment

 To calculate the Thevenin resistance 𝑹𝒕𝒉 , we replace the voltage source


with a short circuit. Replace the load resistance with an open circuit. The
sum of the resistances between the two points is the Thevenin
resistance.
Pg. 04 Thevenin's theorem Lab

𝑹𝒕𝒉 = 𝑹𝟏 // 𝑹𝟑 + 𝑹𝟐
𝑹𝒕𝒉 = 𝟎. 𝟔 𝒌Ω

Figure 3: Calculate 𝑹𝒕𝒉

 To calculate the Thevenin voltage 𝑽𝒕𝒉 , using 2 loops by mesh analysis.

𝑹𝟏
𝑬𝒕𝒉 = ∗𝑬
𝑹𝟏 + 𝑹𝟐

𝑬𝒕𝒉 = 𝟕. 𝟓𝐕

Figure 4: Calculate 𝑬𝒕𝒉

Figure 5: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit


Pg. 05 Thevenin's theorem Lab

𝑽𝟐𝒕𝒉
𝑷𝒎𝒂𝒙 = , 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒕𝒉 = 𝑹𝑳
𝟒𝑹𝒕𝒉

(𝟕. 𝟓)𝟐
𝑷𝒎𝒂𝒙 = = 𝟐𝟑. 𝟒𝟑𝟕𝟓 𝒎𝑾
𝟒(𝟎. 𝟔)

- Now we do the lab measurements. Connect the circuit of experiment as shown


in figure 1.
- Measure the voltage in open circuit in circuit as shown in figure 4 by
multimeter.
- Measure The short circuit current (𝑹𝑳 place) by multimeter.

Figure 6: The circuit in lab


Result

Now we take the lab values of the resistance to load RL, and we get the
following results:
Pg. 06 Thevenin's theorem Lab

𝑹𝑳 (𝒌Ω) 𝑰 (𝒎𝑨) 𝑷 (𝒎𝑾) = 𝑰𝟐 𝑹

0.100 10.71 11.479

0.330 8.06 21.438

0.600 6.25 23.4375

1.0 4.688 21.977

2.2 2.68 15.801

Conclusion
 Thevenin’s Theorem is a way to reduce a network to an equivalent circuit
composed of a single voltage source, series resistance, and series load.
 According to the result and analysis, we came to the conclusion that when the
resistance value increases, the reading on the multimeter decreases.
 The maximum power transmission theory is verified when the load resistance
is equal to the internal resistance, the maximum power is dissipated. Hence
the theory was proven.

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