Electrical Polytechnic Engineering-Electrical Circuit Theory Semester 3 Text Books
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GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU
DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CHENNAI – 600 025
STATE PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Code: 1030
M – Scheme
e-TEXTBOOK
on
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THEORY
for
III Semester DEEE
Convener for EEE Discipline:
Validated by:
Dr. R. RAJAN PRAKASH
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/EEE
THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MADURAI.
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Rationale:
1. Electric circuit analysis is the process of determining the voltages across a component
in the circuit and the currents passing through it. There are different methods to
determine the voltage and current.
2. This course covers, introduction to network elements and methods for finding voltage
and current across desired network Component for DC, single phase AC and 3 phase ac
sources.
3. It aims at making the student conversant with different techniques of solving the
problems in the field of Electric circuits and analysis.
Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of electrostatics and capacitance effect and analyze different
Circuit Elements, Energy Sources and analysis of Network by Kirchhoff’s Laws.
2. Apply the concept of Node and Mesh methods for circuit analysis; apply superposition
theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem , Norton’s Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer theorem
and Star-delta conversion for simplification and analyzing dc circuits.
3. Analyze single phase circuits using Resistor, Inductor & Capacitor elements.
4. Understand and analyze series and parallel resonant behavior of a circuit.
5. Analyse balanced three phase ac circuit and three phase power measurement.
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DETAILED SYLLABUS
33031 - ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THEORY (M - SCHEME)
(a) ELECTROSTATICS
Electric Flux-Electric Flux Density-electric Field Intensity-electric potential-Coulomb’s
laws of electrostaticsconcept of capacitance - Relationship between Voltage, Charge and
capacitance – energy stored in a capacitor – capacitors in series and in parallel –Problems
in above topics.
(b) D C CIRCUITS
Basic concepts of current, emf, potential difference, resistivity, temperature coefficient of
resistance – Ohm’s Law –application of Ohm’s law – work, power energy – relationship
between electrical, mechanical and thermal units – resistance – series circuits – parallel
and Series parallel circuits – Kirchhoff’s laws –Problems in the above topics.
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Syllabus:
(a) ELECTROSTATICS
Electric Flux - Electric Flux Density - Electric Field Intensity - Electric potential - Coulomb’s laws
of electrostatics - Concept of capacitance - Relationship between Voltage, Charge and
capacitance – Energy stored in a capacitor – Capacitors in series and in parallel – Problems in
above topics.
1.0 Electrostatics:
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An electric field is defined as the space in which an electric charge experiences a force.
The electric field is represented by electric flux lines.
The total number of electric field lines is called electric flux. The unit of electric flux is
the coulomb. The symbol for electric flux is ψ (psi)
One ‘line’ of flux is assumed to radiate from the surface of a positive charge of one
coulomb and terminate at the surface of a negative charge of one coulomb. Hence the electric
flux has the same numerical value as the charge that produces it. Therefore, the coulomb is
used as the unit of electric flux.
The electric flux density is defined as the amount of flux per square metre of the
electric field. This area (A) is measured at right angles to the lines of force. Electric flux density
is denoted by D.
𝜓
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑥 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦: 𝐷 = 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑏/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒 2
𝐴
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Electric field intensity at any point in an electric field is the force on unit positive charge
placed at that point. It is expressed in Newton per coulomb (N/C). Electric flux intensity is
denoted by E.
𝐹
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦: 𝐸 = ; 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛/𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑏
𝑄
The potential at any point in an electric field is the amount of work done in bringing a
charge of 1 coulomb of positive charge to that point against the electric field.
When an electric field exists in a vacuum then the ratio of the electric flux density to
the electric field strength is a constant, known as the permittivity of free space.
𝜀𝑜 = 8.854𝑥 10−12 𝑓𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒
𝐷
= 𝜀𝑜 𝜀𝑟
𝐸
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒, 𝜀𝑟 = 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙
For a given system the ratio of the electric flux density to the electric field strength is
a constant, known as the absolute permittivity of the dielectric being used.
𝐷
𝜀 = ; 𝑓𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒
𝐸
𝜀 = 𝜀𝑜 𝜀𝑟 ; 𝑓𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒
The capacitance of two plates will be increased if, instead of a vacuum between the
plates, some other dielectric is used. Thus relative permittivity is defined as the ratio of the
capacitance with that dielectric to the capacitance with a vacuum dielectric.
𝐶2
𝜀𝑟 =
𝐶1
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒, 𝐶1 = 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑢𝑚 𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐
𝐶2 = 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐
1.8 Capacitor:
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In the natural state, both plates of a capacitor have an equal number of free electrons.
When the capacitor is connected to a voltage source, electrons are removed from plate A, and
an equal number are deposited on plate B. As plate A loses electrons and plate B gains
electrons, plate a becomes positive with respect to plate B. During this charging process,
electrons flow only through the connecting leads. No electrons flow through the dielectric of
the capacitor because it is an insulator. The movement of electrons ceases when the voltage
across the capacitor equal the source voltage. A charged capacitor can act as a temporary
battery.
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First Law:
Like charges of electricity repel each other and unlike charges attract each other.
Second law:
The force (F) exists between two point-source charges (Q1 and Q2) is directly
proportional to the product of the two charges and is inversely proportional to the square of
the distance (d) between the charges.
Q1 Q 2
F α
d2
Q1 Q 2
F = k. 2
d
1
Constant, k =
4πεo εr
1.10 Capacitance:
The amount of charge that a capacitor can store per unit of voltage across its plates is
its capacitance. It is represented by C. The capacitance is a measure of a capacitor’s ability to
store charge. Farad is the unit of capacitance.
One farad is the amount of capacitance when one coulomb of charge is stored with
one volt across the plates.
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Consider three capacitors, C1, C2 and C3, are connected in series to a d.c supply of ‘V’ volts.
Let,
C = Equivalent capacitance of series
combination
V1 = p.d. across capacitor C1
V2 = p.d. across capacitor C2
V3 = p.d. across capacitor C3
Where C is the total equivalent circuit capacitance, then it stores the same charge (Q) when
connected to the same voltage (V).
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Consider three capacitors, C1, C2 and C3, are connected in parallel to a d.c supply of ‘V’ volts.
Let,
C = Equivalent capacitance of series combination
V = Voltage across each capacitor
Q1 = Charge stored by C1
Q2 = Charge stored by C2
Q3 = Charge stored by C3
Where C is the total equivalent circuit capacitance, then it stores the same charge (Q) when
connected to the same voltage (V).
Then, QT = C V -------------- (3)
When a capacitor is charged, Energy is stored in it. In the charging process, the
potential difference across the plates in proportion to the charge stored.
During this process, the capacitor draws some current from the source called charging
current and energy is stored in it. When the capacitor is fully charged, no more current is
drawn from the source.
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Where,
v – voltage applied to capacitor in volts
I – Current flow in amps
C- Capacitance of capacitor in farad
P – power consumed by the capacitor
1 2
W = Cv
2
Example: 1
A capacitor supplied from 250 Volts DC mains, takes 25milli Coulombs. Find its capacitance.
What will be its charge if the voltage is raised to 1000V.
Solution:
Q 25x10−3
Capacitance: C = = = 10−4 F
V 250
For the supply voltage of 1000V:
Charge: Q = C.V
Q = 10−4 x 1000
Q = 0.1 Coulomb
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Example: 2
Three capacitors have capacitance of 4mfd, 6mfd and 8mfd respectively. Find the total
capacitance when they are connected (a) in series (b) Parallel.
Example: 3
Three capacitors have capacitance of 1mfd, 2mfd and 6mfd respectively. Find the total
capacitance when they are connected (a) in parallel (b) series.
Given Data: To Find:
Capacitance (C1) = 1 mfd i) Total Capacitance in parallel
Capacitance (C2) = 2 mfd ii) Total Capacitance in series
Capacitance (C3) = 6 mfd
Solution:
In parallel connection:
Equivalent Capacitance: Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3
Ceq = 1 + 2 + 6 = 9 mfd
In Series Connection:
1 1 1 1
Equivalent Capacitance: = + +
Ceq C1 C2 C3
1 1 1 1
= + +
Ceq 1 2 6
1 6+3+1 10
= =
Ceq 6 6
6
Ceq = = 0.6 mfd
10
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Example: 4
If two capacitors having capacitance of 6mfd and 10mfd respectively are connected in
series across a 320V supply. Find (a) the p.d across each capacitor (b) the charge on each
capacitor.
Solution:
In Series Connection:
1 1 1
Equivalent Capacitance: = +
Ceq C1 C2
1 1 1
= +
Ceq 6 10
1 10 + 6 16
= =
Ceq 60 60
60
Ceq = = 3.75 mfd
16
Charge : Q = C. V
Q = 3.75x10−6 x 320 = 0.0012 Coulomb
Example: 5
Three capacitors 5mfd, 10mfd and 15mfd are connected in parallel across 250V supply. Find
the energy stored.
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Energy Stored: E = C V2
2
1
= 2 x 30x 10−6 x 2502
= 0.9375 Joules
Example: 6
Two capacitors each of 3μf and 4μf are connected in series across 100V d.c supply. Calculate
(i) the voltage across each capacitor (ii) the energy stored across each capacitor and (iii)
the equivalent capacitance of the combination.
Solution:
In parallel connection:
1 1 1
Equivalent Capacitance: = +
Ceq C1 C2
1 1 1
= +
Ceq 3 4
1 4+3 7
= =
Ceq 12 12
12
Ceq = = 1.71 mfd
7
1
Energy Stored: E = C V2
2
1
= x1.71x 10−6 x 1002
2
= 0.00855 Joules
Charge : Q = C. V
Q = 1.71x10−6 x 100 = 1.71x10−4 Coulomb
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1.15 Introduction:
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space; matter exists in three states
normally solid, liquid and gaseous form. All maters in the universe are made up of
fundamental building blocks called atoms. Figure shows the simplified structure of an atom.
All atoms consist of protons, neutrons and electrons. The protons, which have positive
electrical charges, and the neutrons, which have no electrical charge, are contained within the
nucleus.
The mass of proton is approximately 1840 times that of an electron. A neutron has a
mass equal to that of a proton but it has no charge. Electrons carry a negatives charge of -
1.602x10-19 Coulomb. The electrons move round the nucleus in different orbit or shells.
The maximum number of electrons allowed
in each orbit is given by 2n2 where n is the
number of orbit. Thus first orbit can
accommodate 2x12 = 2 electrons; the second
orbit has 2x22 =8 electrons, the third electrons
2x32 = 18 electrons and so on.
1.16.1 Conductors:
Conductors are materials that readily allow current. They have a large number of free
electrons. Most metals are good conductors. Silver is the best conductor and copper is next.
Copper is the most widely used conductive material because it is less expensive than silver.
Copper wire is commonly used as a conductor in electric circuits.
Examples: Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Platinum, Silver, Gold and Carbon etc.,
1.16.2 Insulators:
Insulators, or nonconductors, are materials with electrons that are tightly bound to
their atoms and require large amounts of energy to free them from the influence of the
nucleus.
Examples: Plastic, Rubber, Glass, Porcelain, Air, Paper, Cork, Mica, Ceramics and Certain oils
1.16.3 Semiconductors:
These materials are neither good conductor nor insulators. Their electrical conductivity
lies between good conductors and insulators.
Examples: Silicon and germanium
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1.16.5 Newton:
The Newton is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kg, by one
metre per second squared (1m/s2). The unit of force is the Newton (N) where one Newton is
one kilogram metre per second squared.
𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒: 𝐹 = 𝑚. 𝑎 ; 𝑁
1.16.6 Joule:
The unit of work or energy is the joule (J) where one joule is one Newton Metre. One
joule is defined as the work done by the application of constant 1 Newton through a 1 metre
distance.
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 = 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑥 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝑊 = 𝐹 𝑥 𝑑 ; 𝑁 − 𝑚 𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑒
1.17 Electricity:
It can be defined in terms of its behavior. It classified as either static or dynamic
depending on whether the charge carries either static or dynamic.
1.18.1 Coulomb:
The coulomb is the basic unit of electrical charge. It is denoted by C. One coulomb of
charge consists of approximately 6.24x1018 electrons or protons.
1.19 Current:
The rate of flow of electric charges is called, “electric current”. The unit of current is
ampere (A). It is denoted by the letter ‘I’
Charges
Current =
Time
Q
I=
t
Where, Q = electric charge; coulomb (C)
T = time; second (S)
1.19.1 Ampere:
An ampere is defined as the flow of one coulomb of charge in one second.
1 ampere = 1 coulomb per second
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Example : 7
A charge of 35 mC is transferred between two points in a circuit in a time of 20 ms. Calculate
the value of current flowing.
Solution:
Example : 8
If a current of 120μA flows for a time of 15s, determine the amount of charge transferred.
Solution:
Example : 9
80 coulombs of charge were transferred by a current of 0.5 A. Calculate the time for which the
current flowed.
Solution:
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Note:
o 1 KW = 1000 Watts = 103 W
o 1 MW = 1000000 Watts = 106 W
o Wattmeter is used to measure the power
1.23 Energy:
It is defined as the capacity to do work. It is the total electrical energy consumed over
a period.
Electrical Energy = Power x Time
E =Pxt
Or E =VxIxt ; watt-hour
Note:
1 KWH = 1 Unit
= 1000 Watt Hour
= 1000 x 3600 Watt Second or Joules
= 3 600 000 Joules
Energy meter is used to measure the Energy
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1.25 Resistance:
It is defined as the property of a substance which opposes the flow of current through
it. It is represented by R. The unit of resistance is ohm (Ω). One ohm is one volt per ampere.
1.26 Conductance:
Conductance may be defined as the ability of the conductor to allow the current freely
through it. Conductance is reciprocal of resistance. It is represented by the letter ‘G’. The unit
for the conductance is siemen.
1
i. e., Gα
R
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Example: 10
A coil of copper wire 200 m long and of cross sectional area of 0.8 mm2 has a resistivity
of 0.02 μΩ m at normal working temperature. Calculate the resistance of the coil.
Solution:
Example: 11
A wire-wound resistor is made from a 250 metre length of copper wire having a circular cross-
section of diameter 0.5 mm. Given that the wire has a resistivity of 0.018 μΩ m , calculate its
resistance value.
Solution:
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Example: 12
A copper coil has a resistance of 30 Ω at 0°C. Find the resistance of the coil at 40°C. Temp
co-efficient of copper is 0.0043 at 0°C.
Solution:
Resistance at 40°C : Rt = R0 [1+α0.t]
Rt = 30 [1 + 0.0043 x 40]
Rt = 35.16 Ω
Answer:
Resistance at 40°C = 35.16 Ω
Example: 13
An aluminium wire has a resistance of 25 Ω at 20°C. What is the resistance at 50°C. Temp
co-efficient of copper is 0.00403 at 20°C.
Solution:
Resistance at 50°C : R2 = R1 [1+ α1 (t2 – t1)]
R2 = 25 [1+ 0.00403 (50 – 20)]
R2 = 25 [1+ 0.00403 (30)]
R2 = 25 [1+ 0.1209] = 25 x 1.1209 = 28.02 Ω
Answer:
Resistance at 50°C = 28.02 Ω
Example: 14
The field coil of a motor has a resistance of 250 Ω at 15°C. Find the increase in resistance of
the field at a temperature of 45°C. Take a = 0.00428 at 0°C.
Solution:
Resistance at 45°C : R2 = R1 [1+ α1 (t2 – t1)]
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α0
𝛼0 =
1 + α0 t 1
0.00428
=
1 + 0.00428 𝑥 15
0.00428
𝛼0 = = 0.0040218
1.0642
R2 = 250 [1+ 0.0040218 (45 – 15)]
R2 = 250 [1+ 0.0040218 (30)]
R2 = 250 [1+ 0.1206] = 25 x 1.1206 = 280.15 Ω
Answer:
Resistance at 45°C = 280.15 Ω
Example: 15
If the temperature co-efficient of copper at 20°C is 0.00393 find its resistance at 80°C given
that resistance at 20°C is 30Ω.
Solution:
Resistance at 80°C : R2 = R1 [1+ α1 (t2 – t1)]
R2 = 30 [1+ 0.00393 (80 – 20)]
R2 = 30 [1+ 0.00393 (60)]
R2 = 30 [1+ 0.2358] = 25 x 1.2358 = 37.07Ω
Answer:
Resistance at 80°C = 37.07 Ω
Example: 16
An aluminium wire has a resistance of 3.6 Ω at 20°C. What is its resistance at 50°C if the
temperature co-efficient of resistance is 0.00403 at 20°C.
Solution:
Resistance at 50°C : R2 = R1 [1+ α1 (t2 – t1)]
R2 = 3.6 [1+ 0.00403 (50 – 20)]
R2 = 3.6 [1+ 0.00403 (30)]
R2 = 3.6 [1+ 0.1209] = 3.6 x 1.1209 = 4.035Ω
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Statement:
It states that the current ‘I’ flowing in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied
voltage ‘V’ and inversely proportional to the resistance ‘R’, provided the temperature remains
constant.
Thus, I α V
V
Current ∶ I =
R
Voltage ∶ V = I. R
V
Resistance ∶ R =
I
According to Ohm′ s Law ∶
Power ∶ P = Voltage x Current
P = VxI ------- (1)
Subsitute, V = I. R in equation (1)
P = I. R x I
P = I2 R
V
Substitue, I = in equation (1)
R
V
P = V.
R
V2
P =
R
According to Ohm′ s Law ∶
Energy ∶ E = Voltage x Current x Time
E = VxIxt ------- (1)
Subsitute, V = I. R in equation (1)
E = I. R x I x t
E = I2 R t
V
Substitue, I = in equation (1)
R
V
E = V. . t
R
V2t
E =
R
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Example: 18
An electric heater is rated 1KW, 250V. Find the current drawn and the resistance of the
heating element.
Solution:
V2
Resistance : R =
P
2502
= = 62.5 Ω
1000
V
Current: I =
R
250
I = = 4A
62.5
Answer:
Resistance of the heating element (R) = 62.5Ω
Current drawn by the heater (I) = 4 Amps
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Let,
R1, R2 & R3 – Three resistances connected in series.
E - Applied voltage across the circuit in volts
I – Circuit current in amps
R - The equivalent resistance in ohms
V1, V2 & V3 – p.d across R1, R2 & R3 respectively.
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Let,
R1, R2 & R3 – Three resistances connected in parallel
E - Applied voltage across the circuit in volts
I – Total current in amps
R - The equivalent resistance in ohms
I1, I2 & I3 – current through R1, R2 & R3 respectively
𝑉 𝑜𝑟 𝐸 = V1 + V2 + V3
By applying KCL in the circuit:
I = I1 + I2 + I3 -------- (1)
Apply Ohm′ s law for individual Resistor:
E
Current: I1 = -------- (2)
R1
E
I2 = -------- (3)
R2
E
I3 = -------- (4)
R3
Substitute equation (2), (3) & (4) in equation (1)
I = I1 + I2 + I3
E E E
I = + +
R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1
I = E[ + + ]
R1 R 2 R 3
I 1 1 1
= + +
E R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1 1
= + +
R R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1 1
Equivalent Resistance: = + +
R eq R1 R 2 R 3
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R1 . R 2 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡
R eq = i.e
R1 + R 2 𝑆𝑢𝑚
V = I. R eq
R1 . R 2
V = I. [ ]
R1 + R 2
V
Current through R1 ; I1 =
R1
R .R
I. [R 1+ R2 ]
I1 = 1 2
R1
I . R2
I1 = ------------ (1)
R1 + R 2
Similarly,
I . R1
Current through R 2 ; I2 = ------------ (2)
R1 + R 2
The equation (1) and (2) are called as current divide rule.
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R eq = R1 + R 2
V
Circuit Current ; I =
R eq
V
Circuit Current ; I =
R1 + R 2
P. D across R1 ; V1 = I. R1 [In series circuit: I=I1 = I2]
V
P. D across R1 ; V1 = .R ------------ (1)
R1 + R 2 1
Similarly,
V
P. D across R 2 ; V2 = .R ------------ (2)
R1 + R 2 2
The equation (1) and (2) are called as voltage divide rule.
Example: 19
A 100Watt, 250 Volts lamp is connected in series with a 100W, 200Volts lamp across a 250
Volts supply. Find the value of current flows through the lamp and voltage across each lamp.
Solution:
V2 2502
Resistance: R1 = = = 625Ω
P1 100
V2 2002
Resistance : R2 = = = 400 Ω
P 100
V 250
Current: I = = = 0.243A
R1 + R 2 625 + 400
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There are only one path for the current to There are as many paths as the
1
flow resistance are connected in parallel
Potential is same across all the
2 Same current through all the resistor resistor
The voltage drop across each resistor is The current in each resistor is
3
different different
The sum of voltage drop is equal to the The sum of branch current is equal to
4
applied voltage. the total current applied
The reciprocal of the total resistance
The total resistance is equal to the sum of
is equal to the sum of the reciprocals
5 all resistors
of all resistors
R = R1+R2+R3+…………………..Rn
1/R = 1/R1+1/R2+1/R3+……….+1/Rn
The total resistance is always less
The total resistance is always greater than
6 than the smallest resistance in the
the greatest resistance in the circuit
circuit.
similar ends of resistors are
Dissimilar ends of resistors are connected
7. connected together to form a closed
together to form a closed circuit
circuit
Uses: To operate low voltage devices with All lamps, fans, motors etc.,are
8 high voltage source connected in parallel across the
Ex. Decorative lamps(serial set) supply in house wiring
Example: 20
Three resistances of values 8Ω, 12Ω and 24Ω are connected in series. Find the equivalent
resistance. Also find the equivalent resistances when they are connected in parallel.
Solution:
In Series Connection:
Equivalent Resistance (Req) = R1 + R 2 + R 3
Req = 8 + 12 + 24
Req = 44Ω
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In Parallel Connection:
1 1 1 1
Equivalent Resistance: = + +
R eq R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1 1
= + +
R eq 8 12 24
3+2+1 6
= =
24 24
24
R eq = = 4Ω
6
Answer:
Equivalent Resistance in series connection = 44 Ω
Equivalent Resistance in parallel connection = 4 Ω
Example: 21
Two resistors are connected in parallel and a voltage of 200 volts is applied to the
combination. The total current is 25 amps and the power dissipated in one of the resistors
is 500 watts. What is the value of each resistance?
Solution:
V 200
Equivalent Resistance: Req = = = 8Ω
I 25
V2
Power dissipated in R1: P1 =
R1
V2 2002
Resistance: R1 = = = 80Ω
P1 500
V 200
Current through R1: I1 = = = 2.5Amps
R1 80
Current through R2 : I2 = I – I1 = 25 – 2.5 = 22.5Amps
V 200
Resistance : R2 = = = 8.89Ω
I2 22.5
Answer:
Resistance R1 = 80 Ω Resistance R 2 = 8.89 Ω
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Example: 22
A circuit consists of two resistors 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel. They are connected
in series with a resistor of 15 Ω. If the current through 15 Ω resistor is 3 amps find the
current in the other resistors, total voltage and total power.
Example: 23
A resistor of 3.6Ω is connected in series with another of 4.56 Ω. What resistance should be
connected across 3.6Ω resistor so that the total resistance of the circuit shall be 6Ω?
Solution:
R1 & R2 in Parallel Connection:
R1 x R 2 3.6 x R 2
Resistance: R12 + R3 = + R3 = + 4.56
R1 + R 2 3.6 + R 2
3.6 x R 2
6 = + 4.56
3.6 + R 2
3.6 x R 2 + 4.56 (3.6 + R 2 )
6 = 3.6 + R 2
6 (3.6 + R2) = 3.6 x R 2 + 4.56 (3.6 + R 2 )
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Solution:
R2 & R3 in Parallel Connection:
R2 x R3 12 x 8
Resistance: R23 = = = 4.8Ω
R2 + R3 12 + 8
P 80
Current : I = = = 4 Amps
V 20
V 20
Equivalent Resistance : Req = = = 5Ω
I 4
Req = R1 + R23
5 = R1 + 4.8
R1 = 5 – 4.8 = 0.2Ω
Answer:
Resistance R1 = 0.2 Ω
Example: 25
A circuit consist of two resistances 10 Ω and 5 Ω connected in series across a supply of
60V.Calculate the voltage across each resistance.
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Solution:
In Series Connection:
Equivalent Resistance (Req) = R1 + R2
Req = 10 + 5
Req = 15Ω
𝑉 60
Current : I = 𝑅 = 15 = 4 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
𝑒𝑞
Voltage across Resistance R1: V1 = I. R1 = 4 x 10 = 40 Volts
Voltage across Resistance R2: V2 = I. R2 = 4 x 5 = 20 Volts
Answer:
Voltage across Resistance R1 = 40 Volts
Voltage across Resistance R2 = 20 Volts
Example: 26
A circuit consist of two resistances 6 Ω and 3 Ω connected in parallel and takes a total circuit
of 12A from the supply. Calculate the current through each resistance.
Solution:
I x R2 12 x 3 36
Current through R1 : I1 = = = = 4 Amps
R1 + R 2 6 + 3 9
I x R1 12 x 6 72
Current through R2 : I2 = = = = 8 Amps
R1 + R 2 6 + 3 9
Answer:
Current through Resistance R1 = 4 Amps
Current through Resistance R2 = 8 Amps
Example: 27
Two resistors 4 Ω and 6 Ω are connected in parallel. The total current flowing through the
resistors is 5A. Find the current flowing through each resistor.
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Solution:
I x R2 5x6 30
Current through R1 : I1 = = = = 3 Amps
R1 + R 2 4 + 6 10
I x R1 5x4 20
Current through R2 : I2 = = = = 2 Amps
R1 + R 2 4 + 6 10
Answer:
Current through Resistance R1 = 3 Amps
Current through Resistance R2 = 2 Amps
Example: 28
The resistors of 1Ω, 2Ω and 4Ω are connected in parallel. A 5 Ω resistors is connected in
series with this parallel combination and a 24V batter is connected to the circuit. Find the
total current and power in each resistors.
Solution:
In Parallel Connection:
1 1 1 1
Equivalent Resistance: = + +
R eq R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1 1
= + +
R eq 1 2 4
1 4+2+1 7
= =
R eq 4 4
4
Req = = 0.57Ω
7
Equivalent Resistance: Req = R13 + R4 = 0.57 + 5 = 5.57 Ω
V 24
Total Current : I = = = 4.3 Amps
R eq 5.57
Voltage drop across R4 (V4) = I x R4 = 4.3 x 5 = 21.5 Volts
Voltage drop across R1 (V1) = Supply Voltage (V) - Voltage drop across R4
Voltage drop across R1 (V1) = 24 – 21.5 = 2.5Volts
Voltage drop: V1 = V2 = V3 = 2.5 Volts
V2 2.52
Power dissipated in R1 = = = 1.25 Watts
R1 1
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V 2 2.52
Power dissipated in R2 = = = 3.125 Watts
R2 2
V2 2.52
Power dissipated in R3 = = = 1.5625 Watts
R3 4
V2 2.52
Power dissipated in R4 = = = 1.25 Watts
R4 5
Example: 29
The resistors of 2Ω, 4Ω and 12Ω are connected in parallel across a 24 Volts battery. Find
the current through each resistor and the battery. Also find power dissipated in each
resistors.
Solution:
V
Current through Resistor R1 : I1 =
R1
24
= = 12 Amps
2
V
Current through Resistor R2 : I2 =
R2
24
= = 6 Am
4
V
Current through Resistor R3 : I3 =
R3
24
= = 2 Amps
12
V2 242
Power dissipated in R1 = = = 288 Watts
R1 2
V2 242
Power dissipated in R2 = = = 144 Watts
R2 4
V2 242
Power dissipated in R3 = = = 48 Watts
R3 12
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Kirchhoff’s laws:
Kirchhoff’s laws are more comprehensive than ohm’s law and are used for solving
electrical networks.
Explanation:
Consider 5 conductors carrying currents. Assume positive sign for the current flowing
towards the junction and negative sign for the current flowing away from the junction.
Let P is a junction
I1, I3, & I4 = incoming current towards the junction P
I2, & I5 = outgoing current away from the junction P
It states that in any closed electrical circuit, “the algebraic sum of voltage is zero”.
(OR)
That is the sum of voltage rises (EMF) in a closed network is equal to the sum of
voltages drops (P.D)
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Explanation:
Example: 30
Determine the currents in different branches of the circuit shown in figure by applying
Kirchhoff’s law.
Solution:
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According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
3I1 +20(I1+I2) = 100
3I1 +20I1+20I2 = 100
23I1 +20I2 = 100 ------------ (1)
23 20 𝐼1 |
100
|
| || | =
20 24 𝐼2 110
23 20
∆ = | |
20 24
∆ = (23x24) – (20 x 20) = 152
100 20
∆𝐼1 = | |
110 24
= (100x24) – (20 x 110) = 200
∆𝐼1 200
𝐼1 = = = 1.315𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
∆ 152
23 100
∆𝐼2 = | |
20 110
= (23x110) – (100 x 20) = 530
∆𝐼2 530
𝐼2 = = = 3.486 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
∆ 152
Answer:
Current through 3Ω resistor : I1 = 1.315 Amps
Current through 4Ω resistor : I2 = 3.486 Amps
Current through 20Ω resistor : I1 + I2 = 1.315 + 3.486 = 4.801 Amps
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Example: 31
Find the current in the 3 ohm resistor in the circuit shown in figure.
Solution:
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
2I2 + 3 (I1+I2) = 20
2I2 + 3I1 + 3I2 = 20
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∆ = (4x5) – (3 x 3) = 11
10 3
∆𝐼1 = | |
20 5
= (4x20) – (3 x 10) = 50
∆𝐼2 50
𝐼2 = = = 4.54 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
∆ 11
Answer:
Current through 1Ω resistor : I1 = -0.909 Amps
Current through 2Ω resistor : I2 = 4.54 Amps
Current through 30Ω resistor : I1 + I2 = -0.909 + 4.54 = 3.631 Amps
Example: 32
A wheat stone bridge ABCD is arranged as follows AB=1Ω, BC=2Ω, CD=3Ω, DA=4Ω. A
galvanometer of resistance 5Ω is connected between B and D. A battery of 4 volt with internal
resistance 1Ω is connected between A and C. Calculate current flow through 5Ω.
Solution:
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According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
1I1 +5I3 = 4I2
1I1 +5I3 - 4I2 = 0
1I1 - 4I2 +5I3 = 0 ------------ (1)
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
2(I1 - I3) = 3(I2+I3)+ 5I3
2(I1 - I3) - 3(I2+I3) - 5I3 = 0
2(I1 - I3) - 3(I2+I3) - 5I3 = 0
2I1 - 2I3 - 3I2 - 3I3 - 5I3 = 0
2I1 - 3I2 -10I3 = 0 ------------ (2)
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
4I2 + 3(I2+I3)+ 1(I1+I2) = 0
4I2 + 3I2+3I3+ 1I1+1I2 = 0
1I1 + 8I2 + 3I3 = 4 ------------ (3)
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1 −4 5 𝐼1 0
|2 −3 −10| |𝐼2 | = |0|
1 8 3 𝐼3 4
1 −4 5
∆ = |2 −3 −10|
1 8 3
∆ = 1[(-3x3)-(-10x8)] – (-4)[(2x3)-(-10x1)] +5[(2x8) – (-3)]
∆ = 1[(-9)-(-80)] – (-4)[(6)-(-10)] +5[(16) – (-3)]
∆ = 1[-9 +80] +4[6+10] +5[16+3]
∆ = 1[71] +4[16] +5[19]
∆ = 71 + 64 + 95
∆ = 230
1 −4 0
∆𝐼3 = |2 −3 0|
1 8 4
∆𝐼3 = 1[(-3x4)-(0x8)] – (-4)[(2x4)-(0x1)] +0
∆𝐼3 = 1[-12 - 0] + 4[8-0] +0
∆𝐼3 = 1[-12] + 4[8]
∆𝐼3 = -12 + 32
∆𝐼3 = 20
∆𝐼3 20
𝐼3 = =
∆ 230
𝐼3 = 0.087 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
Answer:
Current through 5Ω resistor : I3 = 0.087 Amps
Example: 33
A wheat stone bridge consists of AB=10Ω, BC=10Ω, CD=4Ω, DA=5Ω. A galvanometer of resistance
20Ω is connected across BD. Calculate the current through the galvanometer when a p.d of 10V
is maintained across AC.
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Solution:
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
10I1 +20I3 = 5I2
10I1 +20I3 - 5I2 = 0
10I1 - 5I2 +20I3 = 0 ------------ (1)
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
10(I1 - I3) = 4(I2+I3)+ 20I3
10(I1 - I3) - 4(I2+I3) - 20I3 = 0
10I1 - 10I3 - 4I2 - 4I3 - 20 I3 = 0
10I1 - 4I2 - 34I3 = 0
10I1 - 4I2 - 34I3 = 0 ------------ (2)
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According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
5I2 + 4(I2+I3) = 10
5I2 + 4I2+4I3 = 10
9I2 + 4I3 = 10 ------------ (3)
10 −5 20 𝐼1 0
|10 −4 −34| |𝐼2 | = |0|
0 9 4 𝐼3 10
10 −5 20
∆ = |10 −4 −34|
0 9 4
∆ = 10[(-4x4)-(-34x9)] – (-5)[(10x4)-(-34x0)] +20[(10x9) – (0)]
∆ = 10[(-16)-(-306)] +5[40-0] +20[90 – 0]
∆ = 10[-16+306] +5[40] +20[90]
∆ = 10[290] +5[40] +20[90]
∆ = 2900 +200 +1800
∆ = 4900
10 −5 0
∆𝐼3 = |10 −4 0 |
0 9 10
∆𝐼3 = 10[(-4x10)-(0x9)] – (-5)[(10x10)-(0x0)] +0
∆𝐼3 = 10[-40 -0] +5[100 - 0] +0
∆𝐼3 = 10[-40] +5[100] = -400 +500
∆𝐼3 = 100
∆𝐼3 100
𝐼3 = =
∆ 4900
𝐼3 = 0.0204 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
Answer:
Current through 20Ω resistor : I3 = 0.0204 Amps
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Example: 34
A wheat stone bridge consist of AB=10Ω, BC=30Ω, CD=15Ω, DA=20Ω. A galvanometer of resistance
40Ω is connected across BD. Calculate the current through the galvanometer when a p.d of 2V is
maintained across A.C.
Solution:
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
10I1 +40I3 = 20I2
10I1 +40I3 - 20I2 = 0
10I1 - 20I2 +40I3 = 0 ------------ (1)
According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
30(I1 - I3) = 15(I2+I3)+ 40I3
30(I1 - I3) - 15(I2+I3) - 40I3 = 0
30I1 - 30I3 - 15I2 - 15I3 - 40 I3 = 0
30I1 - 15I2 - 85I3 = 0 ------------ (2)
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According to KVL:
Sum of Potential Drop = Sum of Potential Rise
20I2 + 15(I2+I3) = 2
20I2 + 15I2+15I3 = 2
35I2 + 15I3 = 2 ------------ (3)
10 −20 40 𝐼1 0
|30 −15 −85| |𝐼2 | = |0|
0 35 15 𝐼3 2
10 −20 40
∆ = |30 −15 −85|
0 35 15
∆ = 10[(-15x15)-(-85x35)] – (-20)[(30x15)-(0)] +40[(30x35) – (0)]
∆ = 10[-225 + 2975] – (-20)[450 - 0] +40[1050 – 0]
∆ = 10[2750] +20[450] +40[1050]
∆ = 27500 +9000 +42000
∆ = 78500
10 −20 0
∆𝐼3 = |30 −15 0|
0 35 2
∆𝐼3 = 10[(-15x2)-(0x35)] – (-20)[(30x2)-(0x0)] +0
∆𝐼3 = 10[-30- 0] +20[60-0] +0
∆𝐼3 = 10[-30] +20[60]
∆𝐼3 = 900
∆𝐼3 900
𝐼3 = =
∆ 78500
𝐼3 = 0.0114 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
Answer:
Current through 40Ω resistor : I3 = 0.0114 Amps
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
UNIT : I ELECTROSTATICS & D.C CIRCUITS
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11. For the given bridge, calculate the current through 5 Ω resistor, and the current drawn
from the supply.
12. Capacitors of 3 μF, 6μF and 12μF are connected in series across a 400 V supply.
Determine the p.d. across each capacitor.
13. Three resistors of resistance 10Ω, 15Ω and 20Ω are connected once in series and then
parallel. Find the equivalent resistance for each case. Also calculate the power dissipated
in each case, if the supply voltage is 15V.
14. Two incandescent lamps of 100W and 60W and rated voltage of 110V are supplied by a
source of 110V d.c. Determine the current drawn from the source (a) when the lamps are
connected in parallel, (b) when the lamps are connected in series.
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Syllabus:
Mesh equations – Nodal equations – star/delta transformations – Superposition theorem
– Thevenin’s theorem – Norton’s theorem – Maximum power transfer theorem. (Problems
in DC circuits only).
2.0 Introductions:
In unit 1, we analysed the various types of circuits using ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws.
Some circuits are difficult to solve using only basics laws and require additional methods in
order to simplify the analysis. In this unit, we shall understand a variety of techniques such as
Mesh Current Analysis, Nodal analysis, the Superposition theorem, Thévenin’s theorem and
Norton’s theorem, which will speed up the analysis of the more complicated networks.
The theorems and conversions make analysis easier for certain types of circuit. These
methods do not replace Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws, but they are normally used in
conjunction with laws in certain situation.
Electric circuit theorems are always beneficial to find voltage and currents in multi loop
circuits. These theorems use fundamental rules or formulae and basic equations of
mathematics to analyze basic components of electrical or electronics parameters such as
voltages, currents, resistance, and so on. These fundamental theorems include the basic
theorems like Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorems, Norton’s theorem and Maximum
power transfer theorem.
Not all loads are connected in series or in parallel. There are two other arrangements
known as star and delta. They are not so common but, because they are interchangeable, we
can readily find a solution to any network in which they appear – so long as we can transform
the one into the other.
Because all electric circuits are driven by either voltage sources or current sources, it
is important to understand how to work with these elements. Source conversion technique
also useful to get the solution easily. The superposition theorem will help you to deal with
circuits that have multiple sources. Super position theorem is used only in linear networks.
This theorem is used in both AC and DC circuits wherein it helps to construct Thevenin and
Norton equivalent circuit
Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems provide methods for reducing a circuit to a simple
equivalent form for ease of analysis. This theorem can be applied to both linear and bilateral
networks. The maximum power transfer theorem is used in applications where it is important
for a given circuit to provide maximum power to a load.
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Practically, every voltage source has small internal resistance in series with voltage source
and is represented by Rse as shown in figure 2.2. In this source, the voltage does not remain
constant, but falls slightly with addition of load.
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Example: 1
Convert the given voltage source into an equivalent current source.
Given: Solution:
V = 12V
R = 6Ω
𝑉 12
𝐼= = = 2 Amps
𝑅 6
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Procedure:
i) Circulating currents are allocated to closed loops or meshes in the circuit.
ii) An equation for each loop of the circuit is then obtained by Kirchhoff ’s voltage law.
iii) Branch currents are found thereafter by taking the algebraic sum of the loop currents
common to individual branches.
The equation (1), (2) and (3) can be arranged in matrix form:
[R] [I] = [V]
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R1 + R 2 −R 2 0 I1 E1
| −R 2 R2+ R3 + R4 −R 4 | |I2 | = | 0 |
0 −R 4 R 4 + R 5 I3 −E2
Example: 2
Find the current through 18Ω resistor in the given circuit using mesh current analysis.
Given Data:
Number of loops = 2
To Find:
Current through 18Ω Resistor = ?
Solution:
By inspection Method:
R + R3 −R 3 I V
| 1 || 1 | | 1|
−R 3 R 2 + R 3 −I2 = V2
1 + 18 −18 I1 |
10
|
| || |
−18 2 + 18 I2 = −20
19 −18
∆ = | | = 56
−18 20
10 −18
∆I1 = | | = −160
−20 20
∆I1 −160
I1 = = = −2.86Amps
∆ 56
19 10
∆I2 = | | = −200
−18 −20
∆I2 −200
I2 == = −3.57Amps
∆ 56
Current through 18Ω Resistor = I1 − I2 = −2.86 − (−3.57) = 0.71Amps
Answer:
Current through 18Ω Resistor = 0.71 Amps
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Example: 3
Find the current through 4Ω load resistor using mesh current analysis.
Solution:
By inspection Method:
R11 −R12 −R13 I1 V1 Where, R11 = 6 + 5 =11Ω
|−R 21 R 22 −R 23 | |I2 | = |V2 | R22 = 5 + 18 + 4 = 27Ω
−R 31 −R 32 R 33 I3 V3 R33 = 4 + 4 = 8 Ω
11 −5 0 I1 50 R12 = R21 = 5Ω
|−5 27 −4| |I2 | = | 0 | R23 = R32 = 4Ω
0 −4 8 I3 0 R13= R31=0
11 −5 0
∆ = |−5 27 −4|
0 −4 8
∆ = 11[27 x 8 – (- 4 x – 4)] – (- 5) [(-5 x 8) – ( 0 x – 4)] + 0
∆ = 11[216 – 16] + 5 [-40] + 0 = 11 [200] -200
∆ = 2000
11 −5 50
∆I3 = |−5 27 0 |
0 −4 0
∆I3 = 11[27 x 0 – (0)] – (- 5) [0 - 0] + 50[(-5 x -4) – (0 x 27)]
∆I3 = 50[(-5 x -4) – (0 x 27)] = 50[20]
∆𝐈𝟑 = 1000
∆I3 1000
I3 = = = 0.5Amps
∆ 2000
I3 = 0.5Amps
Answer:
Current through 4Ω Resistor = 0.5 Amps
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Example: 4
By mesh current method determine the current through 5Ω, 4Ω and 8Ω Resistor.
Solution:
By inspection Method:
R11 −R12 −R13 I1 V1 Where, R11 = 5 + 3 =8Ω
|−R 21 R 22 −R 23 | |I2 | = |V2 | R22 = 3 + 4 + 2 = 9Ω
−R 31 −R 32 R 33 I3 V3 R33 = 2 + 8 = 10 Ω
8 −3 0 I1 15 R12 = R21 = 3Ω
|−3 9 −2| |I2 | = | 15 | R23 = R32 = 2Ω
0 −2 10 I3 −25 R13= R31= 0
8 −3 0
∆ = |−3 9 −2|
0 −2 10
∆ = 8[9 x 10 - (- 2 x - 2)] – (- 3) [(-3 x 10) - ( 0 x - 2)] + 0
∆ = 8[90 - 4] + 3 [-30] + 0
∆ = 688 -90
∆ = 598
15 −3 0
∆I1 = | 15 9 −2|
−25 −2 10
∆I1 = 15[(9 x 10) - (- 2 x - 2)] + 3 [(15 x 10) – (-2 x -25)] +
0] ∆I1 = 15[90 - 4] + 3 [150 - 50] + 0
∆I1 = 15[86] + 300 + 0
∆I1 = 1290 + 300
∆I1 = 1590
∆I1
I1 =
∆
1590
I1 =
598
I1 = 2.65Amps
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8 15 0
∆I2 = |−3 15 −2|
0 −25 10
∆I2 = 8[(15 x 10) - (- 2 x -25)] - 15[(-3 x 10) - 0] + 0]
∆I2 = 8[150 - 50] - 15[-30] + 0
∆I2 = 8[100] + 450 = 800 + 450
∆I2 = 1250
∆I2
I2 =
∆
1250
I2 = = 2.09Amps
598
8 −3 15
∆I3 = |−3 9 15 |
0 −2 −25
∆I3 = 8[(9 x -25) - (- 2 x 15)] + 3 [(-3 x -25) - 0] + 15[ - 3 x –
2) -0] ∆I3 = 8[-225 +30] + 3 [75] + 15[6]
∆I3 = 8[-195] + 225 + 90 = -1560 + 225 + 90
∆I3 = -1245
∆I3
I3 =
∆
−1245
I3 = = −2.08Amps
598
Answer:
Current through 5Ω Resistor = 2.65 Amps
Current through 4Ω Resistor = 2.09 Amps
Current through 8Ω Resistor = -2.08 Amps
Example: 5
Find the current through 10Ω load resistor using mesh current analysis.
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Solution:
By inspection Method:
R11 −R12 −R13 I1 V1
|−R 21 R 22 −R 23 | |I2 | = |V2 |
−R 31 −R 32 R 33 I3 V3
15 −10 −4 I1 0
|−10 18 −3| |I2 | = | 0 |
−4 −3 7 I3 10
15 −10 −4
∆ = |−10 18 −3|
−4 −3 7
∆ = 15(126 – 9) + 10 (-70 - 12) - 4 (30 + 72)
∆ = 15(117) + 10(-82] -4(102)
∆ = 1755 - 820 – 408
∆ = 527
0 −10 −4
∆I1 = |0 18 −3|
10 −3 7
∆I1 = 0 +10(0 + 30) -4( 0 -180)
∆I1 = 10(30) - 4(-180) = 300 + 720
∆I1 = 1020
∆I1
I1 =
∆
1020
I1 =
527
I1 = 1.94Amps
15 0 −4
∆I2 = |−10 0 −3|
−4 10 7
∆I2 = 15 (0 + 30) -0 - 4(-100 +0)
∆I2 = 15(30) - 4(-100)
∆I2 = 450 + 400 = 850
∆I2 850
I2 = =
∆ 527
I2 = 1.61Amps
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Procedure:
i) Select a node as the reference node.
ii) Assign voltages V1, V2 …..Vn-1 to the remaining n-1 nodes. The voltages are referenced
with respect to the reference node.
iii) Apply KCL to each of the n-1 non-reference nodes. Use ohm’s law to express the branch
currents in terms of node voltages.
iv) Solve the resulting simulatnetous equations to obtain the unknown node voltage.
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VB − V2 V2 − V1 V2
= +
RE RC RD
VB V2 V2 V1 V2
− = − +
RE RE RC RC RD
V2 V2 V1 V2 VB
− − + − = −
RE RC RC RD RE
V2 V2 V1 V2 VB
+ − + =
RE RC RC RD RE
1 1 1 1 VB
−V1 [ ] + V2 [ + + ] = ----------- (2)
RC RC RD RE RE
Equation (1) & (2) can be put in matric form as follows:
1 1 1 1 VA
+ + −
R RB RC RC V R
|| A | | 1| | A|
1 1 1 1 | V2 = | VB |
− + +
RC RC RD RE RE
Note: For nodal analysis, the number of equations required to solve a network is less
than what we require in other methods.
Example: 6
Find by nodal analysis, the current IA and IC in the circuit shown.
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Solution:
1 1 1 1 VA
+ + −
R RB RC RC V R
|| A | | 1| | A|
1 1 1 1 | V2 = | VB |
− + +
RC RC RD RE RE
1 1 1 1 10
+ + − V
|2 8 10 10 | | 1 | |2|
1 1 1 1 V2 = 15
− + +
10 10 6 4 4
0.725 −0.1 V1 5
| || | = | |
−0.1 0.517 V2 3.75
0.725 −0.1
∆ = | |
−0.1 0.517
∆ = (0.725 x 0.517) – (0.1 x 0.1)
∆ = 0.375 – 0.01
∆ = 0.365
5 −0.1
∆V1 = | |
3.75 0.517
∆V1 = (5 x 0.517) – (-0.1 x 3.75)
∆V1 = 2.585 + 0.375
∆V1 = 2.96
∆V1 2.96
V1 = = = 8.1V
∆ 0.365
0.725 5
∆V2 = | |
−0.1 3.75
∆V2 = (0.725 x 3.75) – (-0.1 x 5)
∆V2 = 2.719 + 0.5
∆V2 = 3.219
∆V2 3.219
V2 = = = 8.8V
∆ 0.365
VA − V1 10 − 8.1
IA = = = 0.95Amps
RA 2
V1 8.1
IB = = = 1.01 Amps
RB 8
V2 − V1 8.8 − 8.1
IC = = = 0.07 Amps
RC 10
Answer:
Current through 8Ω Resistor = IA = 0.95 Amps
Current through 6Ω Resistor = IC = 0.07 Amps
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Example: 7
Find by nodal analysis, the current IA and IC in the circuit shown.
Solution:
1 1 1 1 VA
+ + −
RA RB RC RC V R
|| | | 1|
| || A ||
1 1 1 1 V2 = VB
− + +
RC RC RD RE RE
1 1 1 1 250
+ + − V
|0.25 1 0.5 0.5 | | 1| |0.25|
1 1 1 1 V2 = 220
− + +
0.5 0.5 1 0.2 0.2
4+1+2 −2 V 1000
| | | 1| = | |
−2 2 + 1 + 5 V2 1100
7 −2 V1 |
1000
|
| || |
−2 8 V2 = 1100
7 −2
∆ = | |
−2 8
∆ = 56 – 4
∆ = 52
1000 −2
∆V1 = | |
1100 8
∆V1 = 8000 + 2200
∆V1 = 10200
∆V1
V1 =
∆
10200
V1 =
52
V1 = = 196.15V
7 1000
∆V2 = | |
−2 1100
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VA − V1
IA =
RA
250 − 196.15
IA = = 215.4 Amps
0.25
V1
IB =
RB
196.15
IB = = 196.15 Amps
1
V2 − V1
IC =
RC
186.5 − 196.15
IC = = −19.3 Amps
0.5
Answer:
Current through 1Ω Resistor = IA = 215.4 Amps
Current through 0.5Ω Resistor = IC = -19.3 Amps
Some circuits require more than one voltage or current source. For example, most
amplifiers operate with two voltage sources. When multiple sources are used in a circuit, the
superposition theorem provides a methods for analysis. Hence the superposition theorem is
a way to determine currents in a circuit with multiple sources, by considering one source at a
time and replacing the other sources by their internal resistances.
Statement:
In a linear, bilateral network having more than one source, the current and voltage in
any part of the network can be found by adding algebraically the effect of each source
separately.
Procedure:
i) Consider only one source E1 and replace the other source E2 by its internal resistance.
(If it is voltage source open circuit it and Current source short circuit it.)
ii) Determine the current (𝐼𝐿 ) through load resistance.
iii) Then consider the other source E2 and replace the source E1 by its internal resistance.
iv) Determine the current (𝐼𝐿′ ) through load resistance.
v) Final load current is the algebraic sum of current supplied by E 1 and E2 i.e 𝐼𝐿 and 𝐼𝐿′ .
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R2 x R3
Equivalent Resistance R eq = R1 + ( )
R2 + R3
E1
Current I1 =
R eq
E1
I1 R xR
R1 + (R 2+ R3 )
2 3
When E1 is Working:
= I3
Current through Load(R 3 )
I1 x R 2
So, I3 =
R2 + R3
R1 x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = R2 + ( )
R1 + R 3
E2
Current I2′ =
R′eq
E1
I2′ R xR
R 2 + (R 1+ R3 )
1 3
When E2 is Working:
= I3′
Current through Load(R 3 )
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I2′ x R1
So, I3′ =
R1 + R 3
Example: 8
Find the current through Load Resistor (6Ω) resistor in the following circuit by the
principle of superposition theorem
Solution:
R2 x R3
Equivalent Resistance R eq = R1 + ( )
R2 + R3
6x6
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 6+( ) = 6 + 3 = 9Ω
6+ 6
E1
Current I1 =
R eq
24
Current I1 = = 2.67 Amps
9
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When E1 is Working:
= I3
Current through Load(R 3 )
I1 x R 2
So, I3 =
R2 + R3
2.67 x 6
So, I3 = = 1.335 Amps
6+ 6
R1 x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = R2 + ( )
R1 + R 3
6x6
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = 6+( ) = 9Ω
6+ 6
E2
Current I2′ =
R′eq
12
Current I2′ = = 1.33Amps
9
When E2 is Working:
= I3′
Current through Load(R 3 )
I2′ x R1
So, I3′ =
R1 + R 3
1.33 x 6
So, I3′ = = 0.665Amps
6+ 6
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Example: 9
Find the current through 6Ω resistor in the following circuit by the principle of
superposition theorem.
(R 2 +r2 ) x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R eq = (r1 +R1 ) + ( )
(R 2 +r2 ) + R 3
(5 + 1) x 6
Equivalent Resistance R eq = (4 + 2) + ( ) = 6 + 3 = 9Ω
(5 + 1) + 6
6x6
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 6+( ) = 6 + 3 = 9Ω
6+ 6
E1
Current I1 =
R eq
200
Current I1 = = 22.22 Amps
9
When E1 is Working:
= I3
Current through Load(R 3 )
I1 x (R 2 +r2 )
So, I3 =
(R 2 +r2 ) + R 3
22.22 x 6
So, I3 = = 11.11 Amps
6+ 6
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(R1 +r1 ) x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (r2 +R 2 ) + ( )
(R1 +r1 ) + R 3
(2 + 4) x 6
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (1 + 5) + ( )
(2 + 4) + 6
6x6
6+( ) = 6 + 3 = 9Ω
6+ 6
E2
Current I2′ =
R′eq
200
Current I2′ = = 22.22Amps
9
When E2 is Working:
= I3′
Current through Load(R 3 )
I2′ x (R1 +r1 )
So, I3′ =
(R1 +r1 ) + R 3
22.22 x 6
So, I3′ = = 11.11 Amps
6+ 6
When E1 and E2 are working: Current supplied by E1 +
=
Current through Load R 3 Current supplied by E2
′
= I3 + I 3
= 11.11 + 11.11
= 22.22 Amps
Answer:
Current through 6Ω Resistor = 22.22 Amps
Example: 10
Find the current through 6Ω resistor in the following circuit by the principle of
superposition theorem.
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4+2+6 −6 I E1
| | | 1| = | |
−6 6 + 5 + 1 I2 E2
12 −6 I1 200
| || | = | |
−6 12 I2 0
12 −6
∆ = | |
−6 12
∆ = 144 – 36
∆ = 108
200 −6
∆I1 = | |
0 12
∆I1 = 200 x 12 = 2400
∆I1 = 2400
∆I1 2400
I1 = = = 22.22 Amps
∆ 108
12 200
∆I2 = | |
−6 0
∆I2 = 200 x 6 = 1200
∆I2 = 1200
∆I2 1200
I2 = = = 11.11 Amps
∆ 108
When E1 is working:
= I1 - I2
Current through 6Ω Resistor
= 22.22 – 11.11
= 11.11 Amps (downwards)
4+2+6 −6 I E1
| | | 1| = | |
−6 6 + 5 + 1 I2 E2
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12 −6 I1 0
| || | = | |
−6 12 I2 −200
12 −6
∆ = | |
−6 12
∆ = 144 – 36
∆ = 108
0 −6
∆I1 = | |
−200 12
∆I1 = - 200 x 6 = -1200
∆I1 = -1200
∆I1 −1200
I1 = = = −11.11 Amps
∆ 108
12 0
∆I2 = | |
−6 −200
∆I2 = 12 x -200 = -2400
∆I2 = -2400
∆I2 −2400
I2 = = = −22.22 Amps
∆ 108
When E2 is working:
Current through 6Ω Resistor = I1 - I2
= -11.11 – (-22.22) = -11.11 + 22.22
= 11.11 Amps (downwards)
When E1 and E2 are working:
= I1 + I2
Current through 6Ω Resistor
= 11.11 + 11.11
= 22.22 Amps
Answer:
Current through 6Ω Resistor = 22.22 Amps
Example: 11
Find the current in the 150Ω resistor and the power consumed in it by the by the principle
of superposition theorem.
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(R 2 + R 4 +r2 ) x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R eq = (r1 +R1 ) + ( )
(R 2 + R 4 +r2 ) + R 3
(2 + 150 + 0.5) x 30
Equivalent Resistance R eq = (2 + 8) + ( )
(2 + 150 + 0.5) + 30
152.5 x 30
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 10 + ( )
152.5 + 30
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 35.07Ω
E1
Current I1 =
R eq
240
Current I1 = = 6.84 Amps
35.07
When E1 is Working:
= I2
Current through 150Ω Resistor
I1 x R 3
So, I2 =
R 3 + (R 2 + R 4 +r2 )
6.84 x 30
So, I2 = = 1.125 Amps
30 + 152.5
(R1 +r1 ) x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (r2 +R 4 +R 2 ) + ( )
(R1 +r1 ) + R 3
(8 + 2) x 30
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (0.5 + 150 + 2) + ( )
(8 + 2) + 30
10 x 30
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = 152.5 + ( )
10 + 30
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Example: 12
Find the current in the 150Ω resistor and the power consumed in it by the by the principle
of superposition theorem.
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2 + 8 + 30 −30 I E
| | | 1| = | 1|
−30 30 + 2 + 150 + 0.5 2 I E 2
40 −30 I1 240
| || | = | |
−30 182.5 I2 0
40 −30
∆ = | |
−30 182.5
∆ = (40 x 182.5) – (-30 x -30)
∆ = 7300 - 900
∆ = 6400
40 240
∆I2 = | |
−30 0
∆I2 = 240 x 30 = 7200
∆I2 = 7200
∆I2 7200
I2 = = = 1.125 Amps
∆ 6400
When E1 is working:
Current through 150Ω Resistor = I2 = 1.125 Amps (downwards)
40 −30 I1 E1
| || | = | |
−30 182.5 I2 E2
40 −30 I1 0
| || | = | |
−30 182.5 I2 −140
40 −30
∆ = | |
−30 182.5
∆ = (40 x 182.5) – (-30 x -30)
∆ = 7300 - 900
∆ = 6400
40 0
∆I′2 = | |
−30 −140
∆I′2 = 40 x -140 = -5600
∆I′2 = -5600
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∆I′2
I′2 =
∆
−5600
I′2 = = −0.875 Amps
6400
When E2 is working:
Current through 150Ω Resistor = I′2 = −0.875 Amps
= I2 + I′2
= 1.125 - 0.875
= 0.25 Amps
Example: 13
Find the current through 8Ω resistor and its direction for the network shown below.
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(R 2 + r) x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R eq = R1 + ( )
(R 2 + r) + R 3
(8 + 2) x 4
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 2+( )
(8 + 2) + 4
10 x 4
Equivalent Resistance R eq = 2+( ) = 2 + 2.86 = 4.86Ω
10 + 4
E1
Current I1 =
R eq
10
Current I1 = = 2.06 Amps
4.86
When E1 is Working:
Current through 8Ω Resistor = I2
I1 x R 3
So, I2 =
R 3 + (R 2 +r2 )
2.06 𝑥 4
𝑆𝑜, 𝐼2 = = 0.59 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
4 + 10
R1 x R 3
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (r+R 2 ) + ( )
R1 + R 3
2x4
Equivalent Resistance R′eq = (2 + 8) + ( )
2+ 4
8
10 + ( ) = 10 + 1.33 = 11.33Ω
6
E2
Current I2′ =
R′eq
10
Current I2′ = = 0.88Amps
11.33
When E2 is Working:
= I2′
Current through Load(R 2 )
So, I2′ = 0.88 Amps
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Example: 14
Find the current through 8Ω resistor and its direction for the network shown below.
2+4 −4 𝐼 𝐸1
| | | 1| = | |
−4 4 + 8 + 2 𝐼2 𝐸2
6 −4 𝐼1 10
| || | = | |
−4 14 𝐼2 0
6 −4
∆ = | |
−4 14
∆ = 84 – 16 = 68
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6 10
∆I2 = | |
−4 0
∆I2 = 40
∆𝐼2 40
I2 = = = 0.59 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
∆ 68
When E1 is working:
Current through 8Ω Resistor = I2
= 0.59 Amps
R1 + R 2 −R 2 I E1
| | | 1| = | |
−R 2 R 2 + R 3 + R 4 I2 E2
′
6 −4 I1 0
| | | ′| = | |
−4 14 I2 −10
6 −4
∆ = | |
−4 14
∆ = 84 – 16
∆ = 68
6 0
∆I′2 = | |
−4 −10
∆I′2 = - 60
∆I′2 −60
I′2 = = = −0.88Amps
∆ 68
When E2 is working:
Current through 8Ω Resistor = I′2 = − 0.88 Amps
= I 1 + I2
= 0.59 + (-0.88)
= 0.59 - 0.88
= -0.29 Amps
Answer:
Current through 8Ω Resistor = -0.29 Amps (Direction: Right to Left)
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Example: 15
Find the current through 10Ω resistor using superposition theorem.
7 −5 0 𝐼1 20
|−5 20 −5| |𝐼2 | = | 0 |
0 −5 6 𝐼3 0
7 −5 0
∆ = |−5 20 −5|
0 −5 6
∆ = 7 [20 x 6 - (- 5 x - 5)] – (- 5) [(-5 x 6) - 0] + 0
∆ = 7[120 - 25] + 5 [-30]
∆ = 7 [95] -150 = 665 - 150
∆ = 515
7 20 0
∆I2 = |−5 0 −5|
0 0 6
∆I2 = -20(-30) = 600
∆𝐼2 600
I2 = = = 1.16 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
∆ 515
When E1 is working:
= I2
Current through 10Ω Resistor
= 1.16 Amps
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7 −5 0 I1′ 0
|−5 20 −5| |I′2 | = | 0 |
0 −5 6 I′3 −40
7 −5 0
∆ = |−5 20 −5|
0 −5 6
∆ = 895
7 0 0
∆I′2 = |−5 0 −5|
0 −40 6
∆I′2 = 7 (0 – 200) = 7(-200)
∆I′2 = -1400
∆I′2 −1400
I′2 = = = −2.72Amps
∆ 515
When E2 is working:
= I′2
Current through 10Ω Resistor
= -2.72 Amps
When E1 and E2 are working:
= I 1 + I2
Current through 10Ω Resistor
= 1.16 + (-2.72)
= 0.67 – 2.72
= -1.55 Amps
Answer:
Current through 10Ω Resistor = -1.55 Amps
Example: 16
Find the voltage drop in 3Ω resistor by applying superposition theorem.
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Solution:
Step 1: Voltage Source E1 is Working and E2 is replaced by its internal resistance.
4 −2 0 I1 24
|−2 9 −4| |I2 | = |0|
0 −4 8 I3 0
4 −2 0
∆ = |−2 9 −4|
0 −4 8
∆ = 4 [9 x 8 - (- 4 x - 4)] – (- 2) [(-2 x 8) - 0] + 0
∆ = 4[72 - 16] + 2 [-16]
∆ = 4 [56] – 32 = 224 – 32
∆ = 192
4 24 0
∆I2 = |−2 0 −4|
0 0 8
∆I2 = -24(-16) = 384
∆I2 384
I2 = = = 2 Amps
∆ 192
When E1 is working:
Current through 3Ω Resistor = I2 = 2 Amps
4 −2 0 I1′ 0
|−2 9 −4| |I′2 | = | 0 |
0 −4 8 I′3 −36
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4 −2 0
∆ = |−2 9 −4|
0 −4 8
∆ = 192
4 0 0
∆I′2 = |−2 0 −4|
0 −36 8
∆I′2 = 4 (0 – 144) = 4(-144)
∆I′2 = -576
∆I′2 −576
I′2 = = = −3Amps
∆ 192
When E2 is working:
= I′2
Current through 10Ω Resistor
= -3 Amps
When E1 and E2 are working:
= I1 + I2
Current through 10Ω Resistor
= 2 + (-3)
= 2–3
= -1 Amps
Statement:
Any linear bilateral network may be reduced to a simplified two-terminal circuit
consisting of a single voltage source (Vth) in series with a single resistor (Rth)
Procedure:
i) Remove the load resistance RL and put an open circuit across terminals.
ii) Find the voltage across open circuited terminals (Vth or Voc)
iii) Find the equivalent resistance Rth as seen from open circuited terminals by replacing
the voltage source by its internal resistance.
iv) Draw the thevenin’s equivalent circuit by a voltage Vth in series with the equivalent
resistance Rth
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Rth = R12 + R3
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Example: 17
Obtain the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit at terminals PQ of the following active network.
Solution:
Step 1: Find Open Circuit Voltage (Vth)
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Example: 18
Determine the current flowing through 5Ω resistor by using Thevenin’s theorem.
Solution:
Step 1: Open Circuit Load Resistance (RL)
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Rth = 9Ω
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Example: 19
Determine the current flowing through 10Ω resistor by using Thevenin’s theorem.
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Example: 20
Determine the current flowing through 6Ω resistor by using Thevenin’s theorem.
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Rth = 1.46 Ω
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Example: 21
Find the current through 10Ω load resistor using Thevenin’s Theorem.
Solution:
Step 1: Open Circuit Load Resistance (RL)
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Statement:
Norton's theorem states that any two terminal network can be replaced by a single
current source IN in parallel with a single resistance RN.
Procedure:
i) Remove the load resistance RL and put a short circuit across terminals.
ii) Find the short circuit current (IN or ISc)
iii) Find the equivalent resistance RN as seen from open circuited terminals by replacing
the voltage source by its internal resistance.
iv) Draw the Norton’s equivalent circuit by a current ISC in series with the equivalent
resistance Rth or RN
v) Find the current through RL by applying current divider rule.
IN x R N
IL =
RN + RL
Explanation: Unit: 2
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistor (RL) and Short circuit its terminals.
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R1 x R 2
R12 =
R1 + R 2
RN = R12 + R3
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Example: 22
Find the current through 20Ω load resistor using Norton’s Theorem.
Solution:
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistance and Short Circuit its terminal.
18 −12 96
∆I3 = |−12 28 0|
0 −12 0
∆I3 = 18 (0) – 12(0) + 96 [(-12 x -12) – (0 x 28)]
∆I3 = 96 x 144
∆I3 = 13824
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∆I3
I3 =
∆
13824
I3 =
3168
I3 = 4.36Amps
I3 = IN = 4.36Amps
R1 x R 2 6 x 12 72
R12 = = = = 4Ω
R1 + R 2 6 + 12 18
R123 = R12 + R3
4 + 4 = 8Ω
R123 x R 4 8 x 12 96
R1234 = = = = 4.8Ω
R123 + R 4 8 + 12 20
RN = R1234 + R5
Rth = 4.8 + 4
RN = 8.8 Ω
Step 4: Draw Norton’s equivalent circuit
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Example: 23
Calculate the current flow through 10Ω resistor by using Norton’s theorem.
Solution:
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistance and Short Circuit its terminal.
40 −40 50
∆I3 = |−40 110 100 |
0 −20 −100
∆I3 = 40 (-11000 + 2000) + 40(4000) + 50 (800)
∆I3 = -360000 + 160000 + 40000
∆I3 = -160000
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∆I3
I3 =
∆
−160000
I3 =
40000
I3 = −4 Amps
I3 = IN = −4 Amps
50 x 20 1000
RN = = = 14.29Ω
50 + 20 70
RN = 14.29 Ω
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Example: 24
Find the current through 4Ω resistance by using Norton’s theorem.
Solution:
Convert the given current source into equivalent voltage source.
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistance and Short Circuit its terminal.
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∆I1 = 100
∆I1 100
I1 = = = 1.67 Amps
∆ 60
6 10
∆I2 = | |
0 −10
∆I2 = −60
∆I2 −60
I2 = = = −1 Amps
∆ 60
I2 = 0.67Amps
IN = I1 − I2
IN = 1.67 – (-1) = 2.67 Amps
6 𝑥 10 60
RN = = = 3.75Ω
6 + 10 16
RN = 3.75 Ω
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Example: 25
Using Norton’s theorem find the current in the load resistance RL of the circuit given
below.
Solution:
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistance and Short Circuit its terminal.
10 x 10
RN = ( ) + 5 = 5 + 5 = 10Ω
10 + 10
RN = 10 Ω
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Example: 26
Find the current through 10Ω load resistor using Norton’s Theorem.
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Solution:
Step 1: Remove the Load Resistance and Short Circuit its terminal.
0 −0 −4
∆I1 = |0 8 −3|
10 −3 7
∆I1 = -4( 0 - 80)
∆I1 = - 4(-80)
∆I1 = 320
∆I1
I1 =
∆
320
I1 =
107
I1 = 2.99Amps
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5 0 −4
∆I2 = |−0 0 −3|
−4 10 7
∆I2 = 5( 0 + 30) – 0 -4(0)
∆I2 = 150
∆I1
I2 =
∆
150
I2 =
107
I2 = 1.4Amps
Short circuit current IN = I1 − I2
IN = 2.99 – 1.4
IN = 1.59 Amps
RN = 0.833 + 1.71
RN = 2.54 Ω
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Procedure:
i) Remove the load resistance and find the Thevenin’s resistance Rth of the source
network looking through the open circuited load terminals.
ii) Calculate thevenin’s voltage Vth or Norton’s current IN
iii) Draw thevenin’s equivalent circuit.
iv) As per maximum power transfer theorem this Rth is the load resistance of the network,
i.e., RL = Rth
v) Maximum power is given by,
Proof:
Consider the given circuit, which supplies power directly to the load.
Let,
E – Supply Voltage
RS – Internal Resistance of the Source
RL – Load Resistance
PL – Power delivered to the load
I – Circuit Current
𝐸
Current through Load (I) = ----------- (1)
𝑅𝑆 + 𝑅𝐿
Load Power (P) = 𝐼 2 𝑅𝐿
2
𝐸
Load Power (P) = ( ) 𝑅𝐿
𝑅𝑆 + 𝑅𝐿
𝐸 2 𝑅𝐿
P = ----------- (2)
(𝑅𝑠 + 𝑅𝐿 )2
The power delivery will be maximum when:
𝑑𝑃
= 0 ----------- (3)
𝑑𝑅𝐿
Differentiating the equation (2) w.r.t RL and equating to zero
𝑑 𝐸 2 𝑅𝐿
[ ] = 0
𝑑𝑅𝐿 (𝑅𝑠 + 𝑅𝐿 )2
𝐸 2 [(𝑅𝑠 + 𝑅𝐿 )2 . 1 − 𝑅𝐿 . 2(𝑅𝑆 + 𝑅𝐿 )]
= 0
(𝑅𝑠 + 𝑅𝐿 )4
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Example: 27
For the circuit shown below, find the value of RL for which the maximum power is
transferred from the source. Find the value of that power.
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Solution:
Step 1: Find Open Circuit Voltage (Vth)
Vth = P.D across 12Ω Resistor
Vth = I x 12
36 36
I = = = 2Amps
(6 + 12) 18
Vth = 2 x 12
Vth = 24 Volts
Example: 28
Calculate the value of load resistance for maximum power transferred from the circuit
shown below. Also find the value of that maximum power.
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Solution:
Step 1: Find Open Circuit Voltage (Vth)
30 x 30 900
R123 = =
30 + 30 60
R123 = 15 Ω
Rth = 15 + 15
Rth = 30 Ω
According to Maximum Power Transfer theorem:
RL = Rth = 30 Ω
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R12 R 31
We know, R1 = ---------- (1)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R 23 R12
R2 = ---------- (2)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R 31 R 23
R3 = ---------- (3)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
From the above relations:
R12 2 R 23 R 31
(1) X (2) => R1 R 2 = ---------- (4)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R12 R 23 2 R 31
(2) X (3) => R 2 R3 = ---------- (5)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R12 R 23 R 31 2
(3) X (1) => R 3 R1 = ---------- (6)
R12 + R 23 +R 31
By adding Equation: (4) + (5) + (6)
R12 R 23 R 31 (R12 + R 23 +R 31 )
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1 =
(R12 + R 23 +R 31 )2
R12 R 23 R 31
=
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R 23 R 31
R12 = x (R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1 )
R12 + R 23 +R 31
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1
R12 =
R3
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1
R 23 =
R1
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1
R 31 =
R2
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Example: 29
Find the DELTA Resistance for given STAR.
Solution:
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1 (2 x 3) + (3 x 6) + (6 x 2)
R12 = =
R3 6
6 + 18 + 12 36
R12 = = = 6Ω
6 6
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1 (2 x 3) + (3 x 6) + (6 x 2) 36
R 23 = = = = 18Ω
R1 2 2
R1 R 2 + R 2 R 3 +R 3 R1 (2 x 3) + (3 x 6) + (6 x 2) 36
R 31 = = = = 12Ω
R2 3 3
Answer:
R12 =6Ω, R23 = 18Ω and R31 = 12Ω
Example: 30
Find the STAR Resistance for given DELTA.
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Solution:
R12 R 31 90 x 30 2700
R1 = = = = 15Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 90 + 60 + 30 180
R 23 R12 60 x 90 5400
R2 = = = = 30Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 90 + 60 + 30 180
R 31 R 23 30 x 60 1800
R3 = = = = 10Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 90 + 60 + 30 180
Answer:
R1 = 15Ω, R2=30Ω and R3 =
Example: 31
Find the STAR Resistance for given DELTA.
Solution:
Step 1: Convert the Delta 123 into equivalent Star :
R12 R 31 20 x 10 200
R1 = = = = 3.33Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 20 + 30 + 10 60
R 23 R12 20 x 30 600
R2 = = = = 10Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 20 + 30 + 10 60
R 31 R 23 10 x 30 300
R3 = = = = 5Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 20 + 30 + 10 60
Answer:
R1 = 3.33Ω, R2 = 10Ω and R3 = 5Ω
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Example: 32
Determine the total resistance and circuit current of the given circuit.
Solution:
Step 1: Convert the Delta 123 into equivalent Star :
R12 R 31 100 x 60 6000
R1 = = = = 30Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 100 + 40 + 60 200
R 23 R12 40 x 100 4000
R2 = = = = 20Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 100 + 40 + 60 20
R 31 R 23 60 x 40 2400
R3 = = = = 12Ω
R12 + R 23 +R 31 100 + 40 + 60 200
Total Resistance R = 30Ω +[(12Ω +88Ω) IIel (20Ω +80Ω)]
Total Resistance R = 30Ω +[100Ω IIel 100Ω] = 30Ω + 50Ω
Total Resistance R = 80Ω
V 240
Circuit Current I = = = 3Amps
R 80
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
UNIT : II NETWORK THEOREMS
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3. Write the node equation in matrix form for the network shown below.
9. Use the mesh analysis method to find the current through the 20Ωresistance. Also find
the voltage drop it.
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10. Use nodal analysis method to find current through 30 ohm resistor in the circuit given
below.
11. Determine the current through the 5Ω resistance using Nodal analysis.
12. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the network shown in figure across terminals A
and B using star delta transformation where necessary.
13. Determine the current through 6Ω resistor in the given circuit by using superposition
theorem.
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15. Determine the current through 50Ω Resistor by using Thevenin’s Theorem.
16. Using Norton’s theorem, calculate the current through 10Ω resistor in the given circuit.
17. Using Norton’s theorem, calculate the current through 10Ω resistor in the given circuit.
18. Calculate the value of Load Resistance, at which the power transfer will be maximum in
the given circuit.
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Syllabus:
‘j’ notations – rectangular and polar coordinates – Sinusoidal voltage and current –
instantaneous, peak, average and effective values – form factor and peak factor(derivation
for sine wave) – pure resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits – RL,RC, RLC series circuits –
impedance –phase angle – phasor diagram – power and power factor – power triangle –
apparent power, active and reactive power – parallel circuits (two branches only) - Conductance,
susceptance and admittance –problems on all above topics.
3.0 Introduction:
A.C means Alternating Current. The current or voltage which alternates its direction and
magnitude every time. In dc circuits, Power = Voltage x Current. Everything was constant, so there
was no problem between instantaneous power and average power. Resistance dissipates power,
converting it to heat, light, sound or motion. It was simple and straight forward.
However in a,c circuits the voltage and current vary continuously. So taking the product
VxI involves multiplying two sine waves at different angles and results in a sinusoid at twice the
frequency and shifted in dc level.
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A phasor quantity is represented in rectangular form by the algebraic sum of the real value
(A) of the coordinate and j value (B) of the coordinate, expressed in the following general form:
𝐶 = 𝐴 + 𝑗𝐵
𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒: 𝐶 = √𝐴2 + 𝐵2
±𝐵
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( 𝐴 )
𝐵 = 𝐶 sin 𝜃
𝐶 ∠ ± 𝜃˚ = 𝐴 + 𝑗𝐵
𝐶 ∠ ± 𝜃˚ = 𝐶 cos 𝜃 + 𝑗𝐶 sin 𝜃
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Example: 1
Express the following in j form.
a) 15∠30˚ b) 15∠-30˚ c) 20∠225˚ d) 5∠-200˚
Solution:
a) 15∠30˚ :
Where, C = 15
θ = 30˚
15∠30˚ = C cos θ + jC sin θ
= 15 cos 30 + j15 sin 30
= 15 (0.86) + j15 (0.5)
15∠30˚ = 12.9 + j7.5 ( ‘j’ form)
b) 15∠-30˚ :
Where, C = 15
θ = −30˚
15∠-30˚ = C cos θ + jC sin θ
= 15 cos(−30) + j15 sin(−30)
= 15(0.86) + j15(−0.5)
15∠-30˚ = 12.9 − j7.5 ( ‘j’ form)
c) 20∠225˚ :
Where, C = 20
θ = 225˚
20∠225˚ = C cos θ + jC sin θ
= 20 cos 225 + j20 sin 225
= 20(−0.707) + j15(−0.707)
20∠225˚ = −14.14 − j10.6 ( ‘j’ form)
d) 5∠-200˚ :
Where, C = 5
θ = −200˚
5∠-200˚ = C cos θ + jC sin θ
= 5 cos(−200) + j5 sin(−200)
= 5(−0.93) + j5(0.34)
5∠-200˚ = −4.65 + j1.7 ( ‘j’ form)
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Example: 2
Express the following in polar form.
a) 3 + 𝑗4 b) 8 − 𝑗6 c) 8 + 𝑗6 d) −6 + 𝑗10
Solution:
a) 3 + j4 :
Where, A = 3
B = j4
Magnitude = √32 + 42
Magnitude = 5
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
4
= tan−1 ( )
3
θ = 53.13˚
In polar form = 5∠53.13˚
b) 8 − j6 :
Where, A = 8
B = −j6
Magnitude = √82 + (−6)2
Magnitude = 10
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
−1
−6
= tan ( )
8
θ = -36.86˚
In polar form = 10∠-36.86˚
c) 8 + j6 :
Where, A = 8
B = j6
Magnitude = √82 + 62
Magnitude = 10
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
6
= tan−1 ( )
8
θ = 36.86˚
In polar form = 10∠36.86˚
d) −6 + j10 :
Where, A =
-6
B =
j10
Magnitude √(−6)2 + 102
=
Magnitude =
11.66
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
−10
= tan−1 ( )
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θ = -59.03˚
In polar form = 11.66∠-59.03˚
Example: 3
Add the vectors A and B and give result in polar form.
A= 16 + j12 and B= -6 + j10
Solution:
A+B = (16 + j12) + (−6 + j10)
= 10 + j22
= 10+j22 (Vector form)
Magnitude = √102 + 222
Magnitude = 24.16
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
22
= tan−1 ( )
10
θ = 65.55˚
In polar form A+B = 24.16∠65.55˚
Example: 4
Multiply the two phasor A and B. A= 40 + j30 and B= 4 – j3
Solution:
A.B = (40 + j30). (4 − j3)
= (40x4) − (40 x j3) + j(30x4) − (j30xj3)
= 160-j120+j120 + 90
A.B = 250 +j0
Example: 5
Find the ratio of the two phasor A and B. (A/B) A= 100 + j60 and B= 8 – j6
Solution:
𝐴 100 + j60
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 =
𝐵 8 − j6
100 + j60 8 + j6
= 𝑥
8 − j6 8 + j6
(100x8) + j(100x6) + j(60x8) + (j60xj6)
=
(8x8) + j(8x6) − j(6x8) − (j6xj6)
800 + j600 + j480 − 360
=
64 + j48 − j48 + 36
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440 + j1080
=
100
440 1080
= + 𝑗
100 100
𝐴
= 4.4 + 𝑗10.8
𝐵
Example: 6
Two phasors are given by A=5+j8 and B =7-j6.5. Find: i) A.B ii) A/B
Solution:
A = 5 + j8
Magnitude = √52 + 82
Magnitude = 9.43
−1
±B
Phase angle θ = tan ( A )
8
= tan−1 ( )
5
= 57.99°
In polar form: A = 9.43∠57.99˚
B = 7 − j6.5
Magnitude = √72 + 6.52
Magnitude = 9.55
±B
Phase angle θ = tan−1 ( )
A
−6.5
= tan−1 ( )
7
= -42.88°
In polar form: B = 9.55∠-42.88˚
𝐴 9.43 ∠57.06˚
ii) Ratio =
𝐵 9.55∠ − 42.88˚
9.43
= ∠57.06˚ − (−42.88˚)
9.55
= 0.987∠99.94˚
𝐴
= 0.987∠99.94˚
𝐵
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3.6 Alternator:
An alternating current generator is called alternator. It works on the principle of
electromagnetic induction. An alternator is also called as AC Generator or synchronous generator.
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The quantity of voltages / current generated depends upon:
The number of turns in the coil.
Strength of the magnetic field
The speed at which the coil of magnetic fields rotates.
It is seen that the induced E.M.F. varies as sine function of the time angle t. This curve is
known as sine wave and the E.M.F which varies in this manner is known as sinusoidal E.M.F.
e = Em sin t
Where, e = Instantaneous voltage
Em = Maximum voltage
t = Angular velocity of the coil
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The induced sinusoidal voltages produce sinusoidal current. These values are Im sin t.
i = Im Sin t Where, Im = Maximum value of alternating
current.
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3.9 Amplitude:
It is the highest value attained by the current or voltages in a half cycle either positive or
negative half cycle of an alternating quantity.
3.10 Cycle:
One complete set of positive and negative value of an alternating quantity is called a cycle.
1 1
F = T =
T F
3.13 Peak value or Maximum value:
The peak value of a sine wave is the value of voltage (or current) at the positive or the
negative maximum with respect to zero.
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Since the positive and negative peak values are equal in magnitude, a sine wave is
characterized by a single peak value. It is represented by Vp or Ip.
To obtain the average, divide the period into ‘n’ equal intervals. At these individual
intervals let the current are i1, i2, i3 …… in.
Thus the average value of the current and voltage are as follows:
i1 + i2 + i3 + ⋯ … . + in v1 + v2 + v3 + ⋯ … + vn
Iav = Vav =
n n
Where, i1, i2 …. - instantaneous values Where, 𝑣1 , 𝑣2 ….. - instantaneous values
Average value can also be defined as the ratio of the total area under one half cycle to the base
period.
Area Under the curve of half cycle
𝐴verage Value = Base of half cycle
= Im ∫ Sin θ dθ
0
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= Im [− cos θ]π0
= Im [− cos π − (− cos 0)]
= Im [−(−1) + 1]
= Im [1 + 1]
Area under the curve for half cycle = 2Im
Similarly,
Average Voltage, Vav = 2 Vm
π
Vav = 0.637 Vm
Vav = 63.7% Vm
3.16 RMS Value:
Root Mean Square value of an alternating current is given by the steady D.C current, which produce
the same heat as that produced by the alternating current in a given time and given resistance.
To obtain the average, divide the period into ‘n’ equal intervals. At these individual intervals let
the current are i1, i2, i3 …… in.
Thus the r.m.s value of the current and voltage are as follows:
i1 2 + i2 2 + i3 2 + ⋯ … + in 2 v1 2 + v2 2 + v3 2 + ⋯ … + vn 2
Irms = Vrms =
n n
Where, i1, i2 …. - instantaneous values Where, 𝑣1 , 𝑣2 …. - instantaneous values
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2π
Area under squared curve for full cycle = ∫ (Im Sin θ)2 dθ
0
2π
= ∫ Im 2 Sin2 θ dθ
0
2π
2
= Im ∫ Sin2 θ dθ
0
2π
1 − Cos 2θ
= Im 2 ∫ ( ) dθ
2
0
2π
1 Cos 2θ
= Im 2 ∫ ( − ) dθ
2 2
0
θ Sin 2θ 2π
= Im 2 [ − ]
2 4 0
2π Sin 2.2π 0 Sin 0
= Im 2 [ − − + ]
2 4 2 4
= Im 2 [π − 0 − 0 + 0]
Area under squared curve for full cycle = Im 2 π
Area under the squared curve
RMS Value of current Irms = √
Base length or period
I 2π
Irms = √m
2π
I 2
= √m
2
Im
=
√2
Irms = 0.707 Im
Irms = 70.7% Im
Similarly,
RMS Value of voltage Vrms = Vm
√2
Vrms = 0.707 Vm
Vrms = 70.7% Vm
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Example: 7
The alternating current passing through a circuit is being by i = 141.4 sin 314.2t. Calculate
(a) maximum value of current (b) r.m.s value of current (c) the frequency and (d) the
instantaneous value of the current when t=0.02 sec.
Given Data: To Find:
instantaneous value (i) = 141.4 sin 314.2t i. maximum value of current (Im)
ii. RMS Current (Irms)
iii. Frequency (F)
iv. ‘I’ when t=0.02sec
Solution:
Maximum value: Im = 141.4 A
Im
RMS Value: Irms =
√2
141.4
=
√2
Irms = 100 A
Angular velocity: ω = 2πf
= 314.2
314.2
Frequency: F =
2π
F = 50 Hz
When t = 0.02 sec
Instantaneous value of current: i = 141.4 sin 314 0.02
180
= 141.4 sin ( π ) × 314.2 × 0.02
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Example: 8
What is the equation for a sinusoidal current of 25 Hz frequency having an RMS value of 40
Ampere?
Given Data: To Find:
RMS value of current (Irms) = 40 A Equation of sinusoidal current.
Frequency (F) = 25 Hz
Solution:
Instantaneous value of current: i = Im sin 2πft
Im = Irms √2
= 40 √2
Im = 56.57 A
i = 56.57 sin 157t
3.19 Phase:
The phase of an alternating quantity at any time ‘t’ is defined by the angle by which the
phasor makes with reference value.
3.19.2 In-phase:
If the phase difference between the two voltages is zero,
then that are said to be in-phase. In fig, VA and VB start at the
same point and reach the maximum value at the same time.
The angle between VA and VB is equal to zero.
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The phasor diagram clearly shows that VB lags VA by an angle . A negative sign is used to
denote the lagging angle.
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So, far we have used phasor diagrams to solve problems on a.c circuits. A phasor diagram is
a graphical representation of the phasors (i.e voltages and currents) of an a.c circuits and may not
yield quick results in case of complex circuits. Engineers have developed techniques to represent
a phasor i an algebraic (i.e mathematical) form. Such a technique is known as phasor algebra or
complex algebra. Phasor algebra has provided a relatively simple but powerful tool for obtaining
quick solution of a.c circuits. It simplifies the mathematical manipulation of phasors to a great
extent.
In this chapter, we shall discuss the various methods of representing phasors in a
mathematical form and their applications to a.c circuits.
Consider a phasor V lying along OX axis. If we multiply this phasor by –1, the phasor is
reversed i.e, it is rotated through 180 in the counter clockwise (CCW) direction.
Suppose this factor is j multiplying the phasor by j2 rotates the phasor through 180 in CCW
direction. This means that multiplying the phasor by j is the same as multiply by –1.
𝑗 2 = −1
We arrive at a very important conclusion that when a phasor is multiplied by j, the phasor
is rotated through 90 in the CCW direction. Each successive multiplication by j rotates the phasor
through an additional 90 in the CCW direction. It is easy to see that multiplying a phasor by,
Consider a circuit having a resistor of resistance R ohm and connected across a.c source.
Let ‘v’ be the AC voltage applied across the pure resistance ‘R’ and ‘i’ be the current
flowing through the resistor.
Vm Im
Pav = [1 − cos 2ωt]𝜋0 d(ωt)
2π
Vm Im sin 2 ωt 𝜋
Pav = [ωt − ]
2π 2 0
Vm Im sin 2 π sin 0
Pav = [π − −0+ ]
2π 2 2
Vm Im
Pav = [π]
2π
Vm Im
Pav =
2
Vm Im
Pav =
√2 √2
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 Pav = V I
Where, V and I are rms values
When an alternating voltage is applied to an inductive coil, the back emf produced due to
self-inductance opposes the rise or fall of current through it. Since there is no ohmic drop, the
applied voltage has to overcome this induced e.m.f only.
From the equations (1)and (3)it is very clear that the current lags the voltage by 90° ,
in a pure inductance.
From equation (1): Instantaneous voltage (v) = Vm sin ωt
From equation (3): Instantaneous current (i) = Im sin(ωt − 90° )
From equation (1) & (3): Phase angle between v & i = 90°
Power factor (cos θ) = cos θ = cos 90 = 0 (lagging)
Relationship between v & i = Current lags the voltage by 90°
Average power (P) = vxi
= Vm sin ωt x Im sin(ωt − 90° )
Let ‘v’ is the instantaneous voltage applied across the capacitance ‘C’ and ‘i’ is the AC
current flowing through it.
Let, v = Vm sin ωt --------- (1)
dv
The current through capacitor, i = C --------- (2)
dt
Where, C = Capacitance
dv
= rate of change of voltage
dt
Substitue the value of v in equation (2),
dv
i = C
dt
dVm sin ωt
i = C
dt
d sin ωt
i = CVm
dt
i = CVm cos ωt . ω
i = Cω Vm cos ωt
Vm
i = cos ωt
1
ωC
1
Let, = X C = Capacitive Reactance
ωC
Vm
i = cos ωt
XC
Since, sin(θ + 90° ) = cos θ
or sin(ωt + 90° ) = cos ωt
Vm
i = sin(ωt + 90° )
XC
Vm
Let, Im =
XC
i = Im sin(ωt + 90° ) --------- (3)
From the equations (1)and (3)it is very clear that the current leads the voltage by 90° ,
in a pure capacitive circuit.
Consider RL series circuit is shown in the figure (i), a pure resistance R and a pure inductive
coil of inductance L are connected in series.
= I√R2 + X L 2
V
= √R2 + X L 2
I
Z = √R2 + X L 2
XL
tan θ =
R
XL
θ = tan−1 ( )
R
XL
tan θ =
R
Average Power:
Consider RC series circuit is shown in the figure (i), a pure resistance R and a pure capacitor
of capacitance C are connected in series.
= I√R2 + X C 2
V
= √R2 + X C 2
I
Z = √R2 + X C 2
XC
tan θ =
R
XC
θ = tan−1 ( )
R
XC
tan θ =
R
Average Power:
2π
1
Average power : Pav = ∫ p dθ
2π
0
2π
1 Vm Im Vm Im
Pav = ∫ cos θ − cos(2ωt + θ) dθ
2π 2 2
0
2π
1 Vm Im
Pav = . ∫ cos θ − cos(2ωt + θ) dθ
2π 2
0
2π 2π
1 Vm Im
Pav = . [∫ cos θ dθ − ∫ cos(2ωt + θ) dθ]
2π 2
0 0
Vm Im
Pav = cos θ
2
Vm Im
Pav = cos θ
√2 √2
Pav = V I cos θ
Where, V and I are rms values
Consider RLC series circuit is shown in the figure (i), a pure resistance R, a pure inductance
L and a pure capacitance C are connected in series.
Case − I: XL > XC
The net reactnace X = X L − X C
From phasor diagram, V2 = VR 2 + (VL − VC )2
= I√R2 + (X L − X C )2
V
= √R2 + (X L − X C )2
I
Z = √R2 + (X L − X C )2
(X L − X C )
tan θ =
R
X − XC
θ = tan−1 ( L )
R
X − XC
tan θ = L
R
= I√R2 + (X C − X L )2
V
= √R2 + (X C − X L )2
I
Z = √R2 + (X C − X L )2
(X C − X L )
tan θ =
R
XC − X L
θ = tan−1 ( )
R
XC − XL
tan θ =
R
Average Power:
The relationship among active power, reactive power and apparent power is illustrated by
a right angled triangle called the power triangle. Reactive power is the vertical axis of the triangle,
active power is the horizontal axis and apparent power or total power is the hypotenuse.
When an active component of current is multiplied with circuit voltage, it results in active
or true power. This power produces torque in motors, heat in heaters, light in lamps etc., Further
wattmeter indicates this power.
When the circuit current is multiplied with circuit voltage, it results in apparent power. i.e
product of voltage and current. In a.c circuit, there is phase difference between voltage and
current so that product of voltage and current does not give real power. To avoid confusion, it is
measured in volt-ampere.
From power triangle, the power factor may also be determined by taking the ratio of
true power to apparent power.
Example: 9
Determine the impedance of a RL series circuit with R=20 Ω and L=0.1H when connected to
a 230V, 50Hz supply.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series I. Inductive reactance (XL)
Resistance (R) = 20 Ω ii. Impedance (Z)
Inductance (L) = 0.1 H
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Voltage (V) = 230V
Solution:
Z = R + j XL
Inductive Reactance (XL) = 2πfL ; Ω
= 2 x 3.14 x 50 x 0.1 ; Ω
XL = 31.42 Ω
Answer:
i) Inductive Reactance (XL) = 31.42 Ω ii) Impedance (Z) = 37.24 Ω
Example: 10
Find the impedance, current and phase angle of the series circuit having a resistance of 10Ω
and inductance of 10millihenry. The applied voltage is 200V, 50Hz.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series i. Impedance (Z)
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii. Current (I)
Inductance (L) = 10 mH iii. Phase angle (θ)
= 10x10−3 𝐻
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Voltage (V) = 200V
Solution:
Answer:
i) Impedance (Z) = 10.48 Ω ii) Current (I) = 19.08𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
iii) Phase angle (𝜃) = 17.44°
Example: 11
A voltage of 125V at 60Hz is applied across a non-inductive resistor connected in series with
an inductance. The current is 2.2A. The power loss in the resistor is 96.8W and that the
inductor is negligible calculate the resistance and the inductance.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series i. Resistance (R)
Voltage (V) = 125 V ii. Inductance (L)
Frequency (F) = 60 Hz
Current (I) = 2.2A
Power loss (P) = 96.8W
Solution:
Power = I 2 R
P
Resistance R = 2
I
96.8
R = = 20Ω
2.22
Power = V I Cos θ
P
Cos θ =
V. I
96.8
= = 0.352
125.2.2
θ = cos−1 0.325
θ = 69. 39˚ lag
V
Impedance (Z) =
I
125
Z = = 56.8Ω
2.2
XL
Sin θ =
Z
X L = sin θ x Z
= sin 69.39 x 56.8
XL = 53.16Ω
Example: 12
A coil of power factor 0.8 is in series with a 100µF capacitor and the combination is put
across a 50Hz supply. The potential across the coil is found equal to that across the
capacitor. Find the resistance and inductance of the coil.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L.C Series i. Resistance (R)
Power Factor (Cos θ) = 0.8 ii. Inductance (L)
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Capacitor (C) = 100µF
Solution:
Voltage across coil = Voltage across capacitor
Also ZL = ZC
1
Capacitive Reactance (XC) = ;Ω
2πfC
1
= = 31.84 Ω
2 x π x 50 x100x10−6
ZC = XC = 31.84 Ω
ZCoil = ZC = 31.84 Ω
Resistance of the coil (R) = Z. Cos θ
= 31.48 x 0.8 = 25.18Ω
Inductive Reactance (XL) = Z. Sin θ
= 31.48 x 0.6 = 18.89Ω
Example: 13
A current of 10A flows in a circuit with a 45° angle of lag when the applied voltage is 100V.
Find the resistance, reactance and impedance of the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series I. resistance (R)
Current (A) = 10A ii. Impedance (Z)
Phase Angle (φ) = 45° iii. inductive reactance (XL)
Voltage (V) = 230V
Solution:
V
Impedance (Z) =
I
100
=
10
Z = 10 Ω
Power factor = Cos θ
= Cos 45°
= 0.707
R
Also cos θ =
Z
R = Z cos θ
= 10 x 0.707
R = 7.07 Ω
Impedance (Z) = √R2 + (X L )2 Ω
X L = √Z2 − R2 Ω
= √102 − 7.072 Ω
XL = 7.07 Ω
Answer:
I. Resistance (R) = 7.07 Ω II. Impedance (Z) = 10 Ω
III. Reactance (XL) = 7.07 Ω
Example: 14
A resistor of 100Ω is connected in series with 50μF capacitor to supply of 200V, 50Hz. Find
(i) impedance (ii) current (iii) power factor (iv) voltage across the resistor and (v) voltage
across capacitor.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.C Series i) Impedance (Z)
Resistance (R) = 100 Ω ii) Current (I)
Capacitance (C) = 50 μF iii) Power Factor (P.F)
= 50x10−6 F iv) P.D across R
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts v) P.D across C
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
1
Capacitive Reactance (XC) = ;Ω
2πfC
1
=
2 x π x 50 x50x10−6
XC = 63.66 Ω
V
Current (I) =
Z
200
=
118.6
14 I = 1.69 Amps
R
Power Factor (Cos θ) =
Z
100
= = 0.843 lead
118.6
Voltage across coil (VR) = IR
= 1.69 x 100
= 169 Volts
Voltage across capacitor (VL) = I XC
= 1.69 x 63.66
= 107.6 Volts
Answer:
i) Capacitive Reactance (XC) = 63.66 Ω ii) Impedance (Z) = 118.6Ω
iii) Current (I) = 1.69 Amps iv) Power Factor = 0.843
v) P.D across R (VR) = 169 Volts vi) P.D across coil (VC) = 107.6 Volts
Example: 15
A circuit consisting of a resistor in series with a capacitor takes 80 watts at a power factor
of 0.4 from a 100V, 50Hz supply. Find the resistance and capacitance. Take the current as 2
Amps
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.C. Series I. Resistance (R)
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz ii. Capacitance (C)
Voltage (V) = 100 V
Current = 2A
Power = 80 W
Power factor = 0.4
Solution:
P = V I cos θ
P 80
I = =
Vcosθ 100 × 0.4
= 2A
2
Also P = I R
P 80
R = 2 = 2 = 20 ohm
I 2
v 100
Impedance z = = = 50 ohm
I 2
Z = √R2 + X c 2
Xc = √Z2 − R2
= √502 − 202 = 45.83 ohm
1
Xc =
2πfC
1
C =
2πfX c
1
=
45.83 × 2π × 50
69.45× 10−6 farad
C = 69.45 mfd
Answer:
i) Resistance (R) = 20 ohm ii) Capacitance (C) = 69.45 mfd
Example: 16
A resistance of 10 ohms and a capacitance of 400mfd are connected in series to a 60V
sinusoidal supply. If the current is 5A, find the frequency of the supply. Also determine the
phase angle between the current and the applied voltage and the power factor of the
circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.C. Series i. Phase angle
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii. Power factor
Capacitance (C) = 400 mfd
Current (I) = 5A
Voltage (V) = 60V
Solution:
v 60
Impedance Z = = = 12Ω
I 5
Z = √R2 + X c 2
Xc = √Z2 − R2
1
= = 60Hz
6.63 × 2π × 400 × 10−6
R 10
Power factor cosθ = = = 0.833
Z 12
Phase angle θ = cos−1 0.833 = 33.56°
Answer:
i) Power factor = 0.833 ii) Phase angle = 33.56°
Example: 17
A coil of resistance 10Ω and inductance of 0.1H is connected in series with a 150μF capacitor
across a 200V, 50Hz. Calculate (i) inductive reactance (ii) capacitive reactance (iii)
impedance (iv) current (v) power factor (vi) power in the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L.C Series i) Inductive reactance (XL)
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii) Capacitive reactance (XC)
Inductance (L) = 0.1 H iii) Impedance (Z)
Capacitance (C) = 150 μF iv) Line Current (I) = ?
= 150x10−6F v) Power Factor (P.F) = ?
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts vi) Power (P) = ?
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
1
Capacitive Reactance (XC) = ;Ω
2πfC
1
=
2 x π x 50 x150x10−6
XC = 21.22 Ω
Example: 18
A coil of resistance 8Ω and an inductance of 0.1 H is connected in series with a capacitance
of 75 μF with a voltage of 240V, 50Hz. Calculate (i) inductive reactance (ii) capacitive
reactance (iii) impedance (iv) current (v) power factor (vi) power in the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L.C Series i) Inductive reactance (XL)
Resistance (R) = 8Ω ii) Capacitive reactance (XC)
Inductance (L) = 0.1 H iii) Impedance (Z)
Capacitance (C) = 75μF=75x10−6F iv) Line Current (I)
Supply Voltage (V) = 240 Volts v) Power (P)
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
V
Current (I) =
Z
240
=
13.61
14 I = 17.6 Amps
R 8
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.58
Z 13.61
Example: 19
A coil of resistance 10Ω and an inductance of 0.1 H is connected in series with a capacitance
of 150μF with a voltage of 200V, 50Hz supply. Calculate (i) inductive reactance (ii) capacitive
reactance (iii) impedance (iv) current (v) power factor (vi) voltage across the coil and
capacitor.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L.C Series i) Inductive reactance (XL)
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii) Capacitive reactance (XC)
Inductance (L) = 0.1 H iii) Impedance (Z)
Capacitance (C) = 150 μF iv) Line Current (I)
= 150x10−6F v) Power Factor (P.F)
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts vi) P.D across L and C
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
V
Current (I) =
Z
200
=
14.28
14 I = 14 Amps
R
Power Factor (Cos θ) =
Z
10
= = 0.7
14.28
Example: 20
An inductor having an inductance of 0.4H and a resistance of 5Ω is connected in series with
a capacitor across 50Hz Supply. Calculate the capacitance required to give the circuit power
factor 0.5 lagging. Assume supply voltage to be sinusoidal.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L.C Series I. Capacitance
Resistance (R) = 5Ω
Inductance (L) = 0.4 H
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Power factor = 0.5 lagging
Solution:
XL = 2πfL
= 2π × 50 × 0.4 = 125.66 Ω
Impedance, Z = √R2 + (X L − X C )2
R
Power Factor (Cos θ) =
Z
5
0.5 =
Z
5
Z = = 10 Ω
0.5
i.e., 10 = √R2 + (X L − X C )2
(X L − X C ) = √102 − R2 = √102 − 52
125.66−XC = 8.66 ohm
X C = 125.66 − 8.66 = 117 ohm
1
But, X C = 2πfC
1
C = 2πfX
c
1
= = 27.2 mfd
117 × 2π × 50
Answer:
i) Capacitance = 27.2 mfd
Example: 21
A circuits takes a current of a 3 amps at a p.f of 0.6 lag, When connected to a 120V, 50Hz
source and another circuit takes a current of 5 amps at p.f of 0.707 lead when connected to
the same source. If the two circuits are connected in series to a 240V, 50Hz supply. Calculate
the current and power factor of the circuit?.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series I. resistance (R)
Current (A) = 3A ii. Impedance (Z)
Power factor (cosθ) = 0.6 lag iii. inductive reactance (XL)
Voltage (V) = 120V
Current (A) = 5A
Power factor (cosθ) = 0.707 lag
Voltage (V) = 120V
Voltage (V) = 240V
Solution:
V V
Impedance (ZA) = Impedance (ZB) =
I I
120 120
= =
3 5
= 40 Ω = 24 Ω
RA = ZA cos θ RB = ZB cos θ
= 40 x 0.6 = 24 x 0.707
= 24 Ω = 16.97 Ω
XL = ZA sin θ XL = ZB sin θ
= 40 x 0.8 = 24 x 0.707
= 32 Ω = 16.97 Ω
Impedance (Z) = √R2 + (X L − X C )2 Ω
Impedance (Z) = √(24 + 16.97)2 + (32 − 16.97)2
= √40.972 + (15.03)2
Impedance (Z) = 43.64Ω
Voltage (V) = 240 V
V 240
I = = = 5.5 Amps
Z 43.64
R 40.97
Cos θ = = = 0.94
Z 43.64
Answer:
I. Current (I) = 5.5 Amps II. Cos = 0.94
Example: 22
A current of 5A flows through a non-inductive resistance in series with a choking coil when
supplied at 250V, 50Hz. If the voltage across the resistance is 125V and across the coil is
200V, calculate (a) the impedance, reactance, and resistance of the coil, (b) the power
observed by the coil and (c) the total power. Draw the vector diagram. Take the phase angle
of the circuit as 52.4° lag.
Given Data: To Find:
Current (I) = 5A i). resistance (R)
Voltage (V) = 250 V ii). reactance (XL)
Frequency (f) = 50Hz iii). Impedance (Z)
Voltage across resistance VR = 125 V iv). power absorbed by the coil
Voltage across coil Vcoil = 200 V v). total power
Phase angle = 52.4° lag
Solution:
AB = VR - voltage drop across the non-inductive resistor R
BC = Vr - voltage drop across the resistance of the coil
CD = VL – voltage drop across the reactance of the coil
BD = 200V – voltage across the choking coil
AD = 250V – applied voltage to the series circuit
VR = IR = 125 V
Voltage across the coil
Impedance of the coil ZL =
I
200
=
5
= 40 Ω
AC = AD cos θ
But AC = AB+BC
BC = AC-AB
= 152.54-125 = 27.54
BC = IXr
BC 27.54
Xr = = = 5.51Ω
I 5
CD
Sin θ =
AD
CD = AD× sin θ
= 250×sin52.4° = 198
But CD = IX L
CD 198
XL = = = 39.6Ω
I 5
Power observed by the coil:
I 2 r = 52 × 5.51 = 137.75 watts
Power of resistor R: = I2R
= 52 × 25 = 626 watts
Total power = 137.75 + 625 = 762.75 watts
Answer:
I. Resistance of the coil = 5.51Ω II. Reactance of the coil = 39.6Ω
III. Impedance of the coil ZL = 40 Ω IV. Power observed by the coil = 137.75 watts
V. Total power = 762.75 watts
Example: 23
When a voltage of 100V at 50 Hz is applied to chocking coil ‘A’ the current is 8A and the
power is 120 watts. When applied to a coil B the current is 10A and the power is 500W.
What current and power will be taken when 100V at 50Hz is applied to the two coils
connected in series.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = RL –RL Series i. Current
Voltage V = 100 V ii. Power
Frequency = 50 Hz
Coil A
Current = 8A
Power = 120 W
Coil B
Current = 10 A
Power = 500 W
Solution:
Coil A Coil B
V= 100V, 50Hz V = 100V, 50Hz
IA = 8A IB = 10A
PA = 120watts PB = 500 watts
i. e, I 2 R A = 120 IB 2 R B = 500
500
120 120 RB =
RA = = 2 102
I2 8
R R = 5 ohm
R A = 1.875 ohm
V 100
V 100 ZB = = = 10 ohm
ZA = = = 12.5 Ω IB 10
IA 8
X LB = √ZB 2 − R B 2
X LA = √ZA 2 − R A 2
X LA = √12.52 − 1.8752 X LB = √102 − 52
X LA = 12.36 ohm X LB = 8.66 ohm
Example: 24
A two element series circuit of R= 10Ω and =15Ω has an effective voltage of 230Volts at
50Hz. Determine the active power, apparent power and reactive power.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = R.L. Series i. Active Power (P)
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii. Apparent Power (S)
Inductive Reactance (XL) = 15Ω iii. Reactive Power (Q)
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Voltage (V) = 230V
Solution:
V
Current (I) =
Z
230
= = 12.76 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑠
18.03
X 15
Phase angle θ = tan−1 = tan−1 = 56.3˚
R 10
cos θ = cos 56.3 = 0.55
Example: 25
What is the equation for a sinusoidal current of 25 Hz frequency having an RMS value of 40
Amps.
Given Data: To Find:
RMS current IRMS = 40 A Equation of sinusoidal current.
Frequency = 25 Hz
Solution:
Standard form of sinusoidal current is i=im sinωt
i = Im sin 2πft
Im = Irms 2
= 40 2
Im = 56.57 A
i = Im sin 2πft
i = 56.57 sin 157t
Answer:
i) i=56.57 sin 157t
PARALLEL AC CIRCUITS:
Impedance Method: A two branch parallel circuit is shown in fig. Let V be the applied voltage to
the circuit and I is the total current supplied by the source. I1, and I2 are the currents flowing
through impedances Z1 and Z2 respectively.
1 1 1
= +
ZT Z1 Z2
1 Z1 + Z2
=
ZT Z1 . Z2
Z1 . Z2
Total Impedance: ZT =
Z1 + Z2
V V
Total Current : I = = ; Amps
ZT R + jX L
V
Total Current : I =
ZT
Z1 + Z2
I = V. [ ] ; Amps
Z1 . Z2
V
Current in Branch 1: I1 =
Z1
Z2
I1 = I. [ ] ; Amps
Z1 + Z2
V
Current in Branch 2: I2 =
Z2
Z1
I2 = I. [ ] ; Amps
Z1 + Z2
Admittance Method:
1
Conductance (G) = ( ) ; 𝑆𝑖𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠
𝑅
1
Susceptance (B) = ( ) ; 𝑆𝑖𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠
𝑋
1
Admittance (G) = ( ) ; 𝑆𝑖𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠
𝑍
Note: In a parallel circuit the inductive susceptance is considered as negative(-BL) and capacitive
susceptance is consider as positive(+Bc).
1 1 I
Admittance : Y = = =
Z1 V/I V
Total Current ∶ I = V. Y
Branch Current ∶ I1 = V. Y1
Branch Current ∶ I2 = V. Y2
Total Current ∶ I = I1 + I2
V. Y = V. Y1 + V. Y2
Y = Y1 + Y2
In branch I:
1 1
Admittance : Y1 = =
Z1 R1 + jX L
1 R1 − jX L
= .
R1 + jX L R1 − jX L
R1 − jX L
= R21 + X L2
R1 XL
= 2−j 2
R21+ XL R1 + X 2L
R1 XL
= 2 −j 2
Z1 Z1
Y1 = G1 − jB1
In branch II:
1 1
Admittance : Y2 = =
Z2 R1 − jX C
1 R 2 + jX C
= .
R 2 − jX C R 2 + jX C
R 2 + jX C
=
R22 + X C2
R2 XC
= 2 2+j 2
R2 + XC R 2 + X C2
R2 XL
= 2 −j 2
Z2 Z2
Y1 = G2 + jB2
Total Admittance: Y = Y1 + Y2
= (G1 − jB1 ) + ( G2 + jB2 )
= (G1 + G2 ) + j(−B1 + B2 )
= √(G1 + G2 )2 + (−B1 + B2 )2
Y = √G 2 + B 2
Total Current: I = V. Y
B
Phase angle: θ = tan−1
G
(−B1 + B2 )
θ = tan−1
(G1 + G2 )
Power: P = V. I. cos θ
Example: 26
Two impedances Z1 = 8+j6 ohm and Z2 = 5-j12 ohm are connected in parallel across 200V,
50Hz supply. Find the total impedance.
Given Data: To Find:
Impedance (Z1) = 8+j6 i) Total Impedance (Z) = ?
Impedance (Z2) = 5-j12
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
Z1 Z2
Total Impedance (Z) =
Z1 + Z2
(8 + j6)x(5 − j12)
=
(8 + j6) + (5 − j12)
40 − j96 + j30 − j2 72
=
(13 − j6)
40 − j96 + j30 + 72
=
13 − j6
112 − j66
=
13 − j6
112 − j66 13 + j6
= x
13 − j6 13 + j6
1456 + j672 − j858 − j2 396
=
132 − j2 62
1852 − j186
=
205
= 9.034 − j0.907
= 9.08∠ − 5.73˚
Answer:
i) Total Impedance (Z) = 9.08∠ − 5.73˚ Ohm
Example: 27
In a coil of resistance 8 Ω and reactance of 6 Ω is connected in parallel with a resistance of
12 Ω and a capacitive reactance of 16 Ω across 200V mains. Calculate the current in each
branch, total current, total power factor and total power.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = Parallel i) Branch Current (𝐼1 & 𝐼2 )
Impedance (Z1) = 8+j6 ii) Total Current (I)
Impedance (Z2) = 12 - j16 iii) Power Factor (P.F)
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts iv) Power (P)
Solution: Method-I
V 200
Current (I2 ) = =
Z2 12 − j16
200 12 + j16
= x
12 − j16 12 + j16
2400 + j3200
=
122 + 162
2400 + j3200
=
400
Current (I2 ) = 6 + j8
Current (I2 ) = 10∠53.13˚
Solution: Method-II
Supply Voltage (V) = 200+j0 = 200∠0˚
Z1 = 8 + j6 = 10∠36.8˚
Z2 = 12 − j16 = 20∠ − 53.13˚
V 200∠0˚
Current (I1 ) = = = 20∠ − 36.8˚
Z1 10∠36.8˚
Current (I1 ) = 20∠ − 36.87˚
V 200∠0˚
Current (I2 ) = = = 10∠53.13˚
Z2 20∠ − 53.13˚
Current (I2 ) = 10∠53.13˚
Example: 28
A capacitor of 80 μF is connected in parallel with a coil that has a resistance of 20 Ω and
inductance of 0.08H. If this combination is connected across 230V, 50Hz supply calculate
current, P.F and power.
Given Data: To Find:
Circuit = Parallel v) Total Current (I)
Resistance (R) = 20 Ω vi) Power Factor (P.F)
Inductance (L) = 0.08 H vii) Power (P)
Capacitance (C) = 80 μF
= 80x10−6 F
Supply Voltage (V) = 230 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
1
Capacitive Reactance (XC) = ;Ω
2πfC
1
=
2 x π x 50 x80x10−6
XC = 39.79 Ω
V 230 ∠0 230 ∠0
Current (I1 ) = = =
Z1 20 + j25.13 32.12 ∠51.49˚
I1 = 7.16 ∠ − 51.49˚
V 230 ∠0
Current (I2 ) = =
Z2 0 − j39.79
I2 = 5.78 ∠90˚Amps
14 I = I1 + I2
I = 7.16 ∠ − 51.49˚ + 5.78 ∠90˚
= 4.45 − j5.49 + 0 + j5.78
= 4.45 − j0.29
I = 4.46 ∠ − 3.72˚Amps
Example: 29
Two impedances Z1 = 8+j6 and Z2 = 3-j4 are connected in parallel across 230V, 50Hz supply.
Calculate (a) Current in each branch (b) the total current of the circuit (c) power factor (d)
Power taken by the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Impedance (Z1) = 8+j6 i) Current in each branch=?
Impedance (Z2) = 3-j4 ii) Total current = ?
Supply Voltage (V) = 230 Volts iii) Power factor (P.F) = ?
Frequency (F) = 50Hz iv) Power (P) = ?
Solution:
Z1 = √R1 2 + X L 2
= √82 + 62 = 10Ω
Z2 = √R 2 2 + X C 2
= √32 + 42 = 5Ω
8
Conductance (G1 ) =
Z1 2
8
= 102 = 0.08℧
R2
Conductance (G2 ) =
Z2 2
3
= 52 = 0.12℧
−X1
Susceptance (B1 ) =
Z1 2
−6
= 102 = −0.06℧
X2
Susceptance (B2 ) =
Z2 2
4
= 52 = 0.16℧
Current in branch 1 : I1 = V. Y1
= 230x. 0.1 = 23Amps
Current in branch 2 : I2 = V. Y2
= 230x. 0.2 = 46Amps
Total Conductance (G) = G1 +G2
= 0.08 + 0.12 = 0.2 ℧
Total Susceptance (B) = B1 +B2
= −0.06 + 0.16 = 0.1℧
B
Phase angle = tan−1
G
0.1
= tan−1 = 26.57
0.2
Power Factor : Cos θ = Cos 26.57
= 0.89
Answer:
i) Current in branch 1 (I1) = 23 A ii) Current in branch 2 (I2) = 46 A
iii) Total current (I) = 66.7 Amps iv) Power factor = 0.89
v) Power (P) = 13653.5 Watts
Example: 30
An impedance (6+j8) is connected across 220V, 50Hz mains in parallel with another circuit
having an impedance of (8-j6) ohm. Calculate (a) the admittance, the conductance and the
susceptance of the combined circuit (b) the total current taken from the mains (c) power
factor (d) Total Power
Given Data: To Find:
Impedance (Z1) = 6+j8 i) Admittance, Conductance &
Susceptance = ?
Impedance (Z2) = 8-j6 ii) Total current = ?
Supply Voltage (V) = 220 Volts iii) Power factor (P.F) = ?
Frequency (F) = 50Hz iv) Power (P) = ?
Solution:
Z1 = √R1 2 + X L 2
= √62 + 82 = 10Ω
Z2 = √R 2 2 + X C 2
= √82 + 62 = 10Ω
R1 6
Conductance (G1 ) = 2 = 102 = 0.06℧
Z1
R2 8
Conductance (G2 ) = 2 = = 0.08℧
Z2 102
−X1 −8
Susceptance (B1 ) = 2 = = −0.08℧
Z1 102
X2 6
Susceptance (B2 ) = 2 = = 0.06℧
Z2 102
Current in branch 1 : I1 = V. Y1
= 220x. 0.1 = 22Amps
Current in branch 2 : I2 = V. Y2
= 220x. 0.1 = 22Amps
Total Conductance (G) = G1 +G2
= 0.06 + 0.08 = 0.14℧
Total Susceptance (B) = B1 +B2
= −0.08 + 0.06 = −0.02℧
Answer:
i) G =0.14℧, B = 0.02℧ and Y = 0.14℧ ii) Total current (I) = 30.8 Amps
iii) Power factor = 0.98 iv) Power (P) = 6640 Watts
Example: 31
Two impedances Z1 = (10+j5) ohm and Z2 = (8+j6) ohm are connected in parallel across 200V.
Find the total current taken and also the power factor of the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Impedance (Z1) = 10+j5 i) Total current = ?
Impedance (Z2) = 8+j6 ii) Power factor (P.F) = ?
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts
Solution:
Z1 = √R1 2 + X L 2
= √102 + 52 = 11.18Ω
Z2 = √R 2 2 + X C 2
= √82 + 62 = 10Ω
R1 10
Conductance (G1 ) = 2 = 11.182 = 0.08℧
Z1
R2 8
Conductance (G2 ) = 2 = = 0.08℧
Z2 102
−X1 −5
Susceptance (B1 ) = 2 = = −0.04℧
Z1 11.182
−X 2 −6
Susceptance (B2 ) = 2 = = −0.06℧
Z2 102
Current in branch 1 : I1 = V. Y1
= 200x. 0.08 = 16Amps
Current in branch 2 : I2 = V. Y2
= 200x. 0.1 = 20Amps
Total Conductance (G) = G1 +G2
= 0.08 + 0.08 = 0.16℧
Total Susceptance (B) = B1 +B2
= −0.04 − 0.06 = −0.1℧
Answer:
i) Total current (I) = 36 Amps ii) Power factor = 0.84
Example: 32
A coil of resistance of 8 ohm and a reactance of 10 ohm are connected in parallel with a
resistor of 10 ohm. If the voltage across the combination is 200 volts a.c. Find the total current
taken from the mains. Also find the power factor of the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Impedance (Z1) = 8+j10 i) Total current = ?
Impedance (Z2) = 10+j0 ii) Power factor (P.F) = ?
Supply Voltage (V) = 200 Volts
Solution:
Z1 = √R1 2 + X L 2
Z2 = √R 2 2 + X C 2
= √102 = 10Ω
R1 8
Conductance (G1 ) = 2 = 12.82 = 0.04℧
Z1
R2 10
Conductance (G2 ) = 2 = = 0.1℧
Z2 102
−X1 −10
Susceptance (B1 ) = 2 = = −0.06℧
Z1 12.82
Susceptance (B2 ) = 0
= √0.12 + 02 = 0.1℧
Current in branch 1 : I1 = V. Y1
= 200x. 0.07 = 14Amps
Current in branch 2 : I2 = V. Y2
= 200x. 0.1 = 20Amps
Total Conductance (G) = G1 +G2
= 0.04 + 0.1 = 0.14℧
Total Susceptance (B) = B1 +B2
= −0.06℧
Total Admittance (Y) = √G 2 + B 2 Ω
= √0.142 + 0.062 = 0.15 ℧
B
Phase angle = tan−1
G
0.06
= tan−1 = 23.19
0.14
Power Factor : Cos θ = Cos 23.19
= 0.91
Problem : 11
Problem: 14
Problem: 15
Problem: 18
Problem: 19
Problem: 28
Problem 30:
Problem 31:
REVIEW QUESTIONS
UNIT : III SINGLE PHASE AC CIRCUITS
10. The equation for a voltage is written as E = 100 sin 314 t. find a) Frequency b) max value c)
Average value d) RMS value and e) voltage at time 1/200 sec after passing first zero.
11. An ac voltage of 50 Hz frequency has a peak value of 200 V. a) Write an equation to calculate
the instantaneous value of the voltage b) write an equation for a current having a max value
of 20 A and lagging the voltage by 45° and e) Find average effective values of voltage and
current.
12. An alternating voltage v = 200 sin 314 t is applied to a device which offers an ohmic resistance
of 25Ω to the flow of current in one direction while entirely preventing the flow of current in
the opposite direction. Calculate the RMS value, average value.
13. A 50 Hz alternating voltage of 250 V sends a current of 2.5A through the pure inductive coil.
Find a) inductive reactance of the coil b) Inductance of the coil c) power absorbed and d)
write down the equation for voltage and current.
14. An alternating current of maximum value 10A flows through a capacitor of 31.8 mfd.
Calculate a) capacitive reactance b) RMS value of applied voltage and c) RMS value of current.
15. A current 20A flows in a circuit with 45° angle of lag. When the applied voltage is 200V 50Hz.
Find a) Resistance b) Inductance and c) Impedance of the circuit.
16. A coil has a resistance of 20Ω and an inductance of 0.2 H, connected 230 V, 50 Hz supply.
Calculate a) the circuit current b) phase angle power factor & d) power consumed.
17. A coil of resistance of 8 Ω, an inductance of 0.1 and a capacitance of 75 mfd across a 230 V
50 Hz supply. Find a) current in the circuit b) power factor c) power and d) voltage across coil
and capacitor.
18. A resistance of 15Ω and a coil of inductance 30 mH and negligible resistance are connected
in parallel across 240V 50Hz supply. Find a) the line current b) power factor and c) power
consumed by the circuit.
19. A coil having a resistance of 5Ω and an inductance of 0.02H is connected in parallel with
another coil having a resistance of 1 Ω and an inductance 0.08H. Calculate the current
through the combination and the power absorbed when a voltage of 100V 50 Hz is applied.
Draw the phasor diagram.
20. A circuit having a resistance of 6 Ωand inductive reactance of 8 Ω is connected across 230 V
50 Hz mains in parallel with another circuit having a resistance of 8 Ω and a capacitive
reactance of 6 Ω. Find a) Total current b) phase angle between current supply voltage.
21. A voltage of 200 + j 100 volts applied to a circuit causes a current of 10 + j2 ampere to flow.
Find the impedance and power factor of the circuit.
22. A coil of resistance 15 Ω and inductance 0.1 H is in parallel with a resistor of 2.5 Ω. A voltage
of 220 V at 50 Hz is applied to the parallel combination. Determination the total current and
the power factor.
23. A 10 Ω resistor, 12.5 mH inductor and 150 mfd capacitor are connected in parallel to a 230 V
50 Hz source. Calculate the supply current and power factor.
24. A chocking coil of resistance 5 and inductance 0.6 H is in series with a capacitor of 10 mfd. If
a voltage of 200 V is applied and the frequency is adjusted to resonance, find the current and
the voltage across inductance and capacitor.
25. A circuit having a resistance of 5 Ω an inductance of 0.5 H and a variable capacitor in series is
connected across 200V 50Hz supply. Calculate a) the capacitance to give resonance b) voltage
across inductance and capacitance c) ‘Q’ factor of the circuit.
26. A coil 10 Ω resistance and 0.2 H inductance is connected in parallel with a variable capacitor
across a 230V 50Hz supply. Determine a) capacitance required for parallel resonance b)
Effective impedance of the circuit and c) Power absorbed.
Syllabus:
Series resonance – parallel resonance (R,L &C; RL&C only) – quality factor – dynamic
resistance – comparison of series and parallel resonance – Problems in the above topics -
Applications of resonant circuits.
4.1 Introduction:
When introducing a.c. circuits in unit- III, a supply was defined by its voltage and frequency.
For many applications, they are constant; for example, the source of supply to our homes.
However, many communications systems involve circuits in which either the supply voltage or
input signal operates with a varying frequency.
Circuits with both inductance and capacitance can exhibit the property of resonance, which
is important in many types of applications. Resonance is the basis for frequency selectivity in
communication systems. For example, the ability of a radio or television receiver to select a
certain frequency that is transmitted by a particular station and, at the same time to eliminate
frequencies from other stations is based on the principle of resonance. The conditions in RLC
circuits that produce resonance and characteristics of resonance circuits are covered in this unit.
4.1 Resonance:
Resonance is a condition in a series RLC circuit in which the capacitive reactance and
inductive reactance are equal in magnitude. When they are equal, they cancel each other and
total reactance is zero and result is a purely resistive impedance. And also the p.f is unity.
Impedance (Z) = √R2 + (X L − X C )2 Ω
When, XL = XC
Impedance (Z) = √R2 = R
4.3 Resonance frequency:
The frequency at which the inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are equal is the
resonant frequency.
At resonance:
Inductive Reactance = Capacitive Reactance
XL = XC
1
2 π fr L =
2π fr C
1
fr 2 =
4 π2 L C
1
fr = ; Hz Where, fr – Resonance frequency
2 π√L C
Resonance Frequency:
1
fr = ; Hz
2 π√L C
At the resonance frequency (fr), the voltage across C and L are equal in magnitude but
180°out of phase and they cancel each other.
1 L
Q-factor = √
R C
(or)
Resonance Frequency
Q-factor = Bandwidth
Q-factor is large only when the value of L is large.
The value of Q –factor depends upon the design of the coil because resistance arises in this rather
in a capacitor. With a well-designed coil, the quality factor can be 200 or more.
The Q-factor of series a.c circuit indicates how many times the p.d across L or C is greater than the
applied voltage at resonance. For example, consider an R.L.C series circuit connected to 240V a.c source.
If Q-factor of the coil is 20, then voltage across L or C will be 20x240 = 4800V at resonance
At series resonance, the current is maximum and the current is limited by circuit resistance only.
The smaller the circuit resistance, the greater is the circuit current and sharper will be resonance curve.
Smaller circuit resistance means large value of Q-factor (=XL/R). Therefore, the greater the Q-factor of
resonance RLC circuit, the sharper is the resonance curve.
The frequency f1 and f2 are called as half power points or frequency. They are also referred
to as cut-off frequencies. The bandwidth is an indication of sharpness or degree of tuning.
Resonance Frequency
Bandwidth =
Q factor
fr
=
Q
4.10 Selectivity:
The ability of resonant circuit to reject the frequency other than the resonant frequency
is known as selectivity. It is also defined as the ratio of bandwidth and resonant frequency.
Bandwidth
Selectivity =
Resonance Frequency
BW
=
fr
f2 − f1
Selectivity =
fr
A circuit is said to be selective if the response has a sharp peak and narrow bandwidth and is
achieved with a high Q factor. Q is therefore a measure of selectivity.
Example: 1
A coil having a resistance of 8 Ω and an inductance of 20mH is connected in series with a
10 MFD capacitor. Calculate i) Resonance frequency ii) Q-factor of the coil iii) Bandwidth
and iv) Half power frequencies.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Series i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 8Ω ii) Q-Factor =?
Inductance (L) = 20mH = 20x10- iii) Bandwidth =?
3
Solution:
1
Resonance Frequency (Fr) =
2π√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√20x10−3 x 10x10−6
1
=
2 x 3.14 x 4.47x10−4
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 356.06 Hz
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 20x10−3
= √
8 10x10−6
1
= x 44.72
8
Q- Factor = 5.59
R
Upper cut-off frequencies (F2) = Fr +
4πL
8
= 356.06 +
4π x 20x10−3
= 356.06 + 31.84
= 387.9 Hz
Bandwidth = F2 – F1
= 387.9 – 324.22
= 63.68 Hz
Answer:
i) Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 356.06 Hz ii) Q- Factor = 5.59
iii) Half power frequencies: iv) Bandwidth = 63.68 Hz
F1 = 324.22Hz and F2 = 387.9Hz
Example: 2
A series RLC circuit has resistance of 5 Ohm, inductance of 10mH and capacitance of 1mfd
with an applied voltage of 100V, variable frequency. Calculate the resonant frequency,
circuit current and voltage across inductor and capacitor. Also find the quality factor.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Series i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 5Ω ii) Circuit Current (I) =?
Inductance (L) = 10mH = 10x10-3 iii) P.D across L and C
Capacitance (C) = 1 MFD iv) Q-Factor =?
Voltage (V) = 100 V
Solution:
1
Resonance Frequency (Fr) =
2π√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√10x10−3 x 1x10−6
1
=
2 x 3.14 x 1x10−4
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 1592 Hz
V 100
Circuit Current (I) = = = 20 Amps
R 5
I = 20 Amps
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 10x10−3
= √
5 1x10−6
1
= x 100
5
Q- Factor = 20
Example: 3
A series circuit contains a resistance of 4 Ohms and inductance of 0.5H and a variable
capacitor across 100V, 50Hz supply. Find (i) the capacitance for getting resonance (b) the
p.d across inductance and capacitance (iii) the Q- factor of the series circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Series i) Capacitance (C) =?
Resistance (R) = 4Ω ii) P.D across L and C
Inductance (L) = 0.5H iii) Q-Factor =?
Voltage (V) = 100V
Frequency (F) = 50Hz
Solution:
At resonance:
XL = XC
1
2πFL =
2π fC
1
2πFC =
2π fL
1
C =
4 π f2 L
2
1
=
4 x 3.14 x 502 x 0.5
2
C = 20.28µF
V 100
Circuit Current (I) = = = 25 Amps
R 4
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 0.5
= √
4 20.28x10−6
1
= x 157
4
Q- Factor = 39.25
Example: 4
In a RLC series resonance circuit a resistance of 10 Ω and an inductance of 20mH is
connected in series with a 0.5 MFD capacitor. Calculate i) Resonance frequency ii) Q-factor
of the coil iii) Half power frequencies iv) Bandwidth and v) Power consumed at resonance
if applied voltage to circuit is 200V a.c.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Series i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii) Q-Factor =?
Inductance (L) = 20mH = 20x10-3 iii) Bandwidth =?
Capacitance (C) = 0.5 MFD iv) Half power frequencies =?
Voltage (V) = 200V v) Power consumed =?
Solution:
1
Resonance Frequency (Fr) =
2π√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√20x10−3 x 0.5x10−6
1
=
2 x 3.14 x 1x10−4
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 1592 Hz
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 20x10−3
= √
10 0.5x10−6
1
= x 200
10
Q- Factor = 20
= 1592 + 39.8
= 1632 Hz
Bandwidth = F2 – F1
= 1632 – 1552
= 80 Hz
Example: 5
An R.L.C series circuit consists of a resistance of 10 Ω an inductance of 100mH and a
capacitance of 10µF. If a voltage of 100V is applied across the combines find i) Resonance
frequency ii) Q-factor of the circuit and iii) Bandwidth iv) Half power points v) Power.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Series i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii) Q-Factor =?
Inductance (L) = 100mH = iii) Bandwidth =?
100x10-3
Capacitance (C) = 10µF = 10x10-6 iv) Half power frequencies
Voltage (V) = 100V v) Power consumed
Solution:
1
Resonance Frequency (Fr) =
2π√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√LC
1
=
2 x 3.14√100x10−3 x 10x10−6
1
=
2 x 3.14 x 1x10−3
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 159 Hz
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 100x10−3
= √
10 10x10−6
1
= x 100
10
Q- Factor = 10
R
Upper cut-off frequencies (F2) = Fr +
4πL
10
= 159 +
4π x 100x10−3
= 159 + 7.96
= 167 Hz
Bandwidth = F2 – F1
= 167 – 151
= 16 Hz
Consider coil of inductance L and a low resistance R shunted across a pure capacitor C.
4.14 Q-factor:
At resonance, the current in the branches of the parallel circuit can be many times greater
than the supply current. The factor of magnification in the parallel circuit, is called as Q factor. It
is also called as the current magnification.
Current in the inductive or Capacitive branch
Q − Factor or Current Magnification =
Current in supply at resonance
IC
Q - Factor =
I
V 1
IC = = . V = (2. π. f. c). V = ω. CV
XC XC
V V VCR
I = Z0 = L = L
CR
I
Q - Factor = C
I
Q - Factor = ω. CV ω. L 2. π. fo . L
= =
VCR R R
L
1
Substitute, fo =
2. π√LC
2. π. L
Q - Factor =
2. π√LC R
1 L
=
R √LC
1 √L √L
=
R √LC
1 L
Q - Factor = √
R C
At resonance, IC = IL Sin ΦL
V
We, Know that, IC =
XC
V
IL =
ZL
XL
Sin ΦL =
ZL
V V XL
= .
XC ZL ZL
X L X C = ZL 2
1
2. π. fr . L . = ZL 2
2. πfr . C
L
= ZL 2
C
ZL 2 L
=
C
L
R2 + X L 2 =
C
L
R2 + (2πfr L)2 =
C
L
(2πfr L)2 = − R2
C
1 R2
(2πfr )2 = − 2
LC L
1 R2
2πfr = √ −
LC L2
1 1 R2
Resonance Frequency: fr = √ −
2π LC L2
The effective resistance of the RLC parallel circuit at resonance is called dynamic impedance or dynamic
resistance.
At resonance, Ir = IL Cos ΦL
V
We, Know that, Ir =
Zr
V
IL =
ZL
R
Cos ΦL =
ZL
V V R
= .
Zr ZL ZL
1 R
=
Zr ZL 2
1 R
=
Zr L/C
L/C
Zr =
R
L
Zr =
CR
The entire circuit behaves as a non-reactive resistor of L/CR ohms under resonance. The quantity L/CR
ohm is often called dynamic impedance or dynamic resistance.
The small current is only the amount needed to supply the resistance losses in the circuit.
Example: 6
A coil of 10 Ohms resistance and 0.1H inductance is connected in parallel with a capacitor
of 100mfd capacitance. Calculate the frequency at which the circuit will act as a non-
inductive resistance of R ohm. Find also the dynamic resistance.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Parallel Circuit i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 10 Ω ii) Dynamic Resistance =?
Inductance (L) = 0.1 H
Capacitance (C) = 100mfd = 100x10-6
Solution:
1 1 R2
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = √ −
2π LC L2
1 1 102
= √ −
2π 0.1x 100 x 10−6 0.12
1
= √100000 − 10000
2π
1
= √90000
2π
1
= x 300
2π
= 47.77 Hz
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 47.77 Hz
L
Dynamic Resistance (RD) =
CR
0.1
=
100 x 10−6 x 10
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 100 Ω
Answer:
i) Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 47.77Hz ii) Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 100 Ω
Example: 7
A coil of 20 Ohms resistance and 0.2H inductance is connected in parallel with a capacitor
of 100mfd capacitance. Calculate the frequency at which the circuit will act as a non-
inductive resistance of R ohm. Also find the dynamic resistance.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Parallel Circuit i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 20 Ω ii) Dynamic Resistance =?
Inductance (L) = 0.2 H
Capacitance (C) = 100mfd = 100x10-6
Solution:
1 1 R2
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = √ −
2π LC L2
1 1 202
= √ −
2π 0.2x 100 x 10−6 0.22
1
= √50000 − 10000
2π
1
= √40000
2π
1
= x 200
2π
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 31.84 Hz
L
Dynamic Resistance (RD) =
CR
0.2
=
100 x 10−6 x 20
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 100 Ω
Answer:
i) Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 31.84Hz ii) Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 100 Ω
Example: 8
A parallel circuit consists of a 2.5µF capacitor and a coil whose resistance and inductance
are 15Ω and 260mH respectively. Determine (i) Resonant frequency (ii) Q-Factor of the
circuit at resonance (iii) Dynamic resistance of the circuit.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Parallel Circuit i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 15 Ω ii) Q-Factor =?
Inductance (L) = 260mH = 260x10-3 H iii) Dynamic Resistance =?
Capacitance (C) = 2.5 µf = 2.5x10-6F
Solution:
1 1 R2
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = √ −
2π LC L2
1 1 152
= √ −
2π 260 x 10−3 x 2.5x 10−6 (260x 10−3 )2
1
= √1538461.5 − 3328.4
2π
1
= x 1239
2π
1 L
Q- Factor = √
R C
1 260x10−3
= √
15 2.5x10−6
1
= x 322.5
15
Q- Factor = 21.49
L
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = CR
260 x 10−3
=
2.5 x 10−6 x 15
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 6933 Ω
Answer:
i) Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 197.3Hz ii) Q-Factor = 21.49
iii) Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 6933 Ω
Example: 9
A coil of resistance 12Ω and inductance 0.12 H is connected in parallel with a 60µF capacitor
to a 100 Volt variable frequency supply. Calculate (i) the frequency at which the circuit will
act as a non-inductive resistor (ii) the value of dynamic impedance at resonance.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Parallel Circuit i) Resonance Frequency =?
Resistance (R) = 12 Ω ii) Dynamic Resistance =?
Inductance (L) = 0.12 H
Capacitance (C) = 60mfd = 60x10-6F
Solution:
1 1 𝑅2
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = √ −
2𝜋 𝐿𝐶 𝐿2
1 1 122
= √ −
2𝜋 0.12𝑥 60 𝑥 10−6 0.122
1
= √138889 − 10000
2𝜋
1
= 𝑥 359
2𝜋
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 57.16 𝐻𝑧
𝐿
Dynamic Resistance (RD) =
𝐶𝑅
0.12
=
60 𝑥 10−6 𝑥 12
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 167 Ω
Answer:
i) Resonance Frequency (Fr) = 57.16Hz ii) Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 167 Ω
Example: 10
An inductive circuit of resistance 2 Ohms and inductance of 0.01H is connected to a 250V,
50Hz supply. What capacitance placed in parallel will produce resonance? Find the total
current taken from the supply and the current in each branch circuits.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = Parallel Circuit i) Capacitance =?
Resistance (R) = 2Ω ii) Total Current =?
Inductance (L) = 0.01 H iii) Branch Current = ?
Voltage (V) = 250V
Frequency (F) = 50Hz
Solution:
1 1 R2
Resonance Frequency (Fr) = √ −
2π LC L2
1 1 22
50 = √ −
2π 0.01x C 0.012
1 1
50 = √ − 40000
2π 0.01x C
1
50 x 2π = √ − 40000
0.01x C
1
(50 x 2π)2 = 0.01x C − 40000
1
98596 +40000 = 0.01x C
1
138596 = 0.01x C
1
C = 0.01x 138596
C = 721µF
𝐿
Dynamic Resistance (RD) =
𝐶𝑅
0.01
=
721 𝑥 10−6 𝑥 2
Dynamic Resistance (RD) = 6.93 Ω
𝑉 250
Total Current (IT) = 𝑅 = 6.93 = 36 Amps
𝐷
Branch Current:
Inductive Reactance (XL) = 2πFL
= 2 x 3.14 x 50 x 0.01
XL = 3.14 Ω
1
Capacitive Reactance (XC) =
2𝜋𝑓𝐶
1
=
2𝑥 3.14 𝑥 50 𝑥 721𝑥 10−6
XC = 4.42 Ω
𝑉
Current through coil =
𝑍𝐿
Impedance (ZL) = √𝑅 2 + 𝑋𝐿 2
= √22 + 3.142
= 3.72 Ω
𝑉 250
Current through coil = = = 67.2 Amps
𝑍𝐿 3.72
𝑉
Current through Capacitor = 𝑋
𝐶
250
= 4.42
= 56.56 Amps
Answer:
i) Capacitance (C) = 721 µF ii) Total Current (I) = 36 Amps
iii) Current through coil = 67.2Amps iv) Current through capacitor = 56.56A
Problem : 2
Problem : 3
Problem : 4
Problem : 5
REVIEW QUESTIONS
UNIT : IV RESONANT CIRCUITS
1. What is resonance?
2. State the condition for resonance in R.L.C series circuit.
3. What is resonance frequency?
4. Write the expression for resonance frequency in R.L.C series circuit.
5. What is the power factor of the R.L.C series circuit at resonance?
6. What is meant by voltage magnification in R.L.C series resonance circuit?
7. Define voltage magnification factor in R.L.C series resonance circuit.
8. Why the series resonance circuit is called as acceptor circuit?
9. Define Q - factor in series resonance.
10. Write the expression for quality factor of a series RLC circuit.
11. Define half power frequency.
12. Define band width of an RLC series circuit.
13. Write the expression for band width of an RLC series circuit.
14. Define Selectivity.
15. What are half power frequencies?
16. Write the expression for lower cut off frequency.
17. Write the expression for upper cut off frequency.
18. Write the expression for resonance frequency in the circuit R.L parallel with C.
19. Draw the frequency response of an RLC parallel circuit.
20. Define Q factor in parallel resonance circuit.
21. Write the expression for quality factor of a parallel RLC circuit.
22. What is dynamic resistance? Write the expression for dynamic resistance of an RL circuit parallel
with C.
23. Draw a curve showing the relationship between current and frequency in a parallel resonance
circuit.
24. Draw the curve for impedance versus frequency in parallel resonance circuit.
1. Draw the phasor diagram and state the condition for series resonance.
2. Derive an expression for resonance frequency in RLC series circuit.
3. Draw the frequency response of RLC series circuit.
4. Sketch the response of RLC series circuit and mark (i) Bandwidth (ii) Both cut off frequencies (iii)
resonance frequency.
5. Define Selectivity and state its importance
6. Define “Q” factor in series resonant circuit and derive its expression.
7. Define half power frequencies and band width.
8. Write the expression for half power frequencies of an RLC series circuit.
9. Write the properties of series resonance.
10. Draw the frequency response of RLC parallel circuit.
11. Draw the phasor diagram and state the condition for parallel resonance.
12. Define “Q” factor in parallel resonant circuit and derive its expression.
13. Define dynamic impedance and derive its expression for parallel resonance.
14. Write the properties of parallel resonance.
15. A circuit has the resonant frequency of 60Hz and lower half power frequency of 40 Hz. What is the
band width?
16. A coil having an inductance of 0.5mH and resistance 10Ω is connected in series with 10µF capacitor
across a 200V AC supply. Calculate the resonance frequency of the circuit.
17. A coil having an inductance of 50mH and resistance 10Ω is connected in series with 25µF capacitor
across a 200V AC supply. Calculate the resonance frequency of the circuit.
18. A coil having an inductance of 5H and resistance 90Ω is connected in series with 100µF capacitor
across a 10V AC supply. Calculate the Q factor.
19. An RLC series circuit consists of Resistance of 16 Ω¸ an inductance of 5mH and capacitance of 2 µF.
Calculate the quality factor.
20. Parallel circuit consists of a coil of 50mH and 0.01µF capacitor are connected across a 100V AC
supply. Calculate the resonance frequency of the circuit.
1. What is resonance frequency. Derive the expression to find the resonance frequency in series RLC
circuit.
2. Compare series and parallel resonance.
3. Define the following terms:
(i) Q – factor (ii) selectivity (iii) half power frequency (iv) band width.
4. Derive the expression to find the resonance frequency in parallel RLC circuit.
5. Define quality factor. Derive the expression to find the quality factor in parallel resonance circuit.
6. A series RLC circuit consists of R=5Ω, L=40mH and C = 1µF. Calculate the Resonance frequency, Q
factor, Bandwidth and half power frequencies.
7. A series RLC circuit consists of R=100Ω, L=10mH and C = 1µF is connected to a 20V a.c supply. Find
the the Resonance frequency, Q factor, Bandwidth and half power frequencies.
8. An inductive coil having a resistance of 20Ω and an inductance of 0.02H is connected in series with
0.01µF capacitor. Calculate (q) Q –Factor (b) Resonant frequency and (c) Bandwidth.
9. A series RLC circuit has an impedance of 40 Ω at a frequency of 200rad/sec. When the circuit is made
to resonate by connecting a 10V source of variable frequency the current at resonance is 0.5A and
the quality factor at resonance is 10. Determine the circuit parameters.
10. A series circuit consists of a 10Ω resistor, a 30 mH inductor and a 1 μF capacitor, and is supplied from
a 10V variable-frequency source. Find the frequency for which the voltage developed across the
capacitor is a maximum and calculate the magnitude of this voltage.
11. A coil of 5 Ω resistance and 15mH inductance is connected in parallel with a capacitor of 160 µF.
Calculate the frequency at which resonance occurs. Also calculate the dynamic impedance of the
circuit.
12. A coil of 1 kΩ resistance and 0.15 H inductance is connected in parallel with a variable capacitor across
a 2.0V, 10 kHz a.c. supply. Calculate:(a) the capacitance of the capacitor when the supply current is
minimum; (b) the effective impedance Zr of the network at resonance; (c) the supply current.
13. A coil of resistance 1Ω and inductance 0.12 H is connected in parallel with a 60μF capacitor to a 100V
variable-frequency supply. Calculate the frequency at which the circuit will behave as a non-reactive
resistor, and also the value of the dynamic impedance.
Syllabus:
Three phase systems-phase sequence – necessity of three phase system – concept of balanced
and unbalanced load - balanced star & delta connected loads – relation between line and
phase voltages and currents – phasor diagram – three phase power and power factor
measurement by single wattmeter and two wattmeter methods – Problems in all above topics.
In general, generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy are in three phase.
Three phase system can be viewed as the combination of three single phase systems with a phase
difference of 120° between each winding. Hence, a three phase generating system is formed by
three separate windings with 120° phase difference between them. As the windings are made to
rotate in a common magnetic field in a three phase generator, three voltages of the same
magnitude and frequency but 120° phase difference between each other are produced. The
convention adopted to identify each of the phase voltages is: R-red, Y-yellow, and B-blue.
Consider three coils RR1, YY1 and BB1 placed in a magnetic field of maximum value of flux
Φm Weber is shown in figure (i). Let all the coils rotate in the anticlockwise direction at an angular
velocity ω.
According to Faradays law of electromagnetic induction, emfs are induced in the coils RR1,
YY1 and BB1. The induced emf in coil YY1 lags behind the induced emf in coil RR1 by 120 and the
induced emf in coil BB1 lags behind that in coil by 240.
All the three induced emfs have the same amplitude, same period and frequency. Thus,
the above sets of voltages are called three phase-balanced system of voltages. The waveforms
of the induced voltages are shown in figure.
ER = Em sint
EY = Em sin(t-120)
EB = Em sin(t-240)
IR = Im sint
IY = Im sin(t-120)
IB = Im sin(t-240)
For resistive loads (Lamps and Heater etc.,) single phase supply works satisfactorily.
However, when a.c motors were developed, it was found that the single phase a.c supply did not
work properly as it was not able to produce the starting torque. Hence three phase system is
necessary to power large motors and other heavy loads. A three-phase system is usually more
economical than an equivalent single-phase at the same line to ground voltage because it uses
less conductor material to transmit three phase electrical power.
The three phase system has the following advantages compared to a single phase system:
i) The amount of copper or aluminium wires required to transfer the given amount of power
is minimum in a three phase system than that is required in a single phase system.
ii) A 3 phase machine gives more output compared to a single phase machine of the same size.
iii) Three phase motors have uniform torque whereas most of the single phase motors have
pulsating torque.
iv) A three phase motor produces more torque as compared to a single phase motor.
v) Domestic power and industrial or commercial power can be supplied from the same source.
vi) Three phase motors are self-starting whereas single phase induction motors are not.
vii) In three phase system has better voltage regulation.
viii) Three phase machines have better power factor and efficiency.
ix) Generation, transmission and utilisation of power is more economical in three phase systems
compared to single phase system.
x) In a three phase system power never falls to zero.
In three phase system the order in which the three phase emfs or currents attain their
maximum value is called Phase Sequence. The three phases are generally represented as R (Red),
Y (Yellow) and B (Blue).
The voltage between one of the phase terminal and the neutral terminal is known as phase
voltage and is represented by Vph.
A line voltage is the phasor difference between the appropriate pair of phase voltage. Thus
VRY is the phasor difference between VRN and VYN.
(or)
The voltage between any two phase terminals of a three phase system is known as line
voltage and is represented by VL.
The current flowing through any one of the phase windings of the system is called phase
current and is denoted by Iph
Line current means the current flowing through the AC supply lines and it is denoted by I L
The balanced load is a load in which each phase have identical impedances. i.e each
impedance has the same magnitude and phase angle. Hence each impedances draws equal
current and power factor.
The unbalanced load is a load in which each phase have unequal impedances. i.e each
impedance has the different magnitude and phase angle. Hence each impedances draws unequal
current and power factor.
In a three phase alternator, there are three independent phase windings or coils. Each
phase or coil has two terminals, viz start and finish. The coil ends are interconnected to form a
star (Y) or delta (Δ) connected three phase system.
In star connection, similar ends of the three phase windings are jointed together within the
alternator and three lines are run from the other free ends as shown in fig. The common terminal
so farmed is referred as Neutral point (N) or Neutral terminal. The terminals R, Y and B are called
the line terminals. The voltage between any line and neutral point is called the phase voltage (VRN,
VYN and VBN), while the voltage between any two lines is called line voltage (VRY, VYB and VBR). The
current flowing through the phases are called the phase currents, while those flowing in the lines
are called the line currents.
If the start end of one winding is connected to the finish end of the next, and so on until all
three windings are interconnected, the result is the delta or mesh connection. Hence in delta
connection, dissimilar ends of the phases are jointed to each other to form a closed mesh. Here
there is no common terminal. Hence only three line voltages (VRY, VYB and VBR) are available.
5.6 Relationship between line current and phase current, line voltage and phase voltage in a
star connected system.
In star connection, the three phases are joined together to form a common junction N. N is
the star point or neutral point. When three phases supply feeds a balanced load, the current in
three phase conductors will be equal in magnitude and displaced 120 from each other.
Phasor Diagram
√3
VRY = 2 x Vph x
2
VRY = √3 x Vph
It is seen from Fig. the line current in each line is the same as the current in the phase
winding to which the line is connected.
Current in line 1 = IR
Current in line 2 = IY
Current in line 3 = IB
IL = Iph
Power:
VL
Vph = and VL = √3 x Vph
√3
VL
Vph = and IL = Iph
√3
VL
Total Power = P = 3 x x IL x Cos φ
√3
𝐏 = √𝟑 𝐱 𝐕𝐋 𝐱 𝐈𝐋 𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐬 𝛗
5.7 Relationship between line current and phase current, line voltage and phase voltage in a
delta connected system.
In delta connection, the three windings are joined in series to form a closed mesh as shown
in fig. If the system is balanced then sum of the three voltages around the closed mesh is zero. It
has no common point.
VL = Vph
The current in any line is equal to the phasor difference between the potentials of currents in the
two phases attached to that lines.
IR = IRY − IBR
√3
IR = 2 x Iph x
2
IR = √3 x Iph
Similarly
IY = IYB − IRY = √3 x Iph
IR = IY = IB = IL ; Line Current
Power:
IL
Substitue Iph = and Vph = VL
√3
IL
Total Power = P = 3 x VL x x Cos φ
√3
𝐏 = √𝟑 𝐱 𝐕𝐋 𝐱 𝐈𝐋 𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐬 𝛗
i) In star connection, phase voltage Vph=Vl/√3. Hence a star connected alternator will require
less number of turns than a ∆ - connected alternator for the same line voltage.
ii) For the same line voltage, a star connected alternator requires less insulation than a delta
connected alternator
iii) In star connection, we can get 3-phase 4-wire system. This permits to use two voltages
viz., phase voltages as well as line voltages.
iv) Single phase loads can be connected between any one line and neutral wire while the 3-
phase loads can be put across the three lines. Such flexibility is not available in ∆ -
connection.
v) In star connection, the neutral point can be earthed.
The isolated neutral (star) point of a load is called floating neutral point.
This method can be only used for balanced three phase load. Wattmeter must be
connected in such a way that its current coil must carry Iph and its voltage coil must be Vph. When
the load is balanced, total power can be calculated as :
P = 3 x Wattmeter reading
Hence one wattmeter is to be used to measure single phase power and then reading is to be
multiplied by 3.
The connection diagram (a) and phasor diagram (b) for a three phase balanced load is shown
in figure. The three phase voltages VRN, VYN and VBN displaced by an angle of 120˚ are shown in
phasor diagram. The phase currents lags behind their respective phase voltage by an angle Φ.
Reading of Wattmeter W1 :
From phasor diagram, phase angle between VRY and IR is (30˚ +Φ)
Reading of Wattmeter W2 :
W2 = VL . IL . Cos (30˚ - Φ)
√3
W1 + W2 = VL . IL . (2 x x Cos Φ )
2
W1 + W2 = √3 VL . IL . Cos Φ
Now
W2 - W1 = VL . IL . Sin Φ
Power Factor:
W2 + W1 = √3 VL . IL . Cos Φ
W2 - W1 = VL . IL . Sin Φ
W2 − W1 VL IL Sin ∅
=
W2 + W1 √3 VL IL Cos ∅
W2 − W1 tan ∅
=
W2 + W1 √3
W2 − W1
tan ∅ = √3 { }
W2 + W1
W2 − W1
∅ = tan−1 √3 { }
W2 + W1
The three phase loads are directly connected across the three lines while single phase
loads are connected between one of the lines and the neutral wire. Three phase loads are mostly
balanced and the single phase loads introduces the imbalance or unbalance.
If the load is unbalanced, then the three lines currents will be unequal. Consequently the
line currents IR, IY and IB will be different in magnitude and displaced from one another by unequal
angles. In this case the neutral has to carry the resulting out-of-balance current. This current is
simply obtained by calculating the phasor sum of the line currents.
Example: 1
A balanced delta connected load of (8+j6) ohms per phase is connected to a 3 phase 230V
supply. Find the line current, power factor, power and total volt ampere.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 8Ω Power Factor (Cos θ) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 6Ω Power (P) = ?
Line Voltage = 230 Volts Volt-Ampere (VA) = ?
Solution:
Impedance (Zph ) = √R 2 + X 2 Ω
ph Lph
Impedance (Zph ) = √82 + 62
= √64 + 36
= √100
Impedance (Zph ) = 10Ω
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
Vph 230
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 23A
Zph 10
Iph = 23A
IL = 39.84 A
R ph 8
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.8
Zph 10
Example: 2
Each branch of a delta connected load has an impedance of (16+j12) Ω. Calculate the line
current and total power when connected to a 400V, 3 phase 50Hz mains.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 16 Ω Power (P) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 12 Ω
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50Hz
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
Vph 400
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 20A
Zph 20
Iph = 20A
R ph 16
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.8
Zph 20
Answer:
i) Line Current (IL) = 34.64 A ii) Power = 19198.8 Watts
Example: 3
A balanced three phase load consists of three coils each of resistance 6 Ω and an inductive
reactance of 8 Ω . Determine the line current and power absorbed when the coils are delta
connected across a 400V 3 phase supply.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA i) Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 6Ω ii) Power (P) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 8Ω
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √62 + 82
= √36 + 64
= √100
Impedance (Zph ) = 10Ω
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
Vph 400
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 40A
Zph 10
Iph = 40A
R ph 6
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.6
Zph 10
Answer:
i) Line Current (IL) = 69.28 A ii) Power = 28798.3 Watts
Example: 4
A load in each branch of delta connected balanced 3 phase circuit consists of an inductance
of 0.0318H in series with a resistance of 10 Ohms. The line voltage is 400V at 50Hz. Calculate
(i) the line current and (ii) the total power in the circuit
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA i) Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 10 Ω ii) Power (P) = ?
Inductance (Lph) = 0.0318 H
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 2πfL ; Ω
= 2 x 3.14 x 50 x 0.0318 ; Ω
XLph = 9.98 Ω = 10 Ω
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √102 + 102
= √100 + 100 = √200
Impedance (Zph ) = 14.14Ω
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
R ph 10
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.7
Zph 14.14
Example: 5
Three similar coils each having a resistance of 15Ω and inductance of 0.5 H are connected
in delta to a three phase 415V, 50Hz supply. Find the i) Line Current ii) P.F and iii) Power.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA i) Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 15 Ω ii) Power Factor (Cos θ) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 0.5 H iii) Power (P) = ?
Line Voltage (VL) = 415 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 2πfL ; Ω
= 2 x 3.14 x 50 x 0.5 ; Ω
XLph = 157 Ω
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √152 + 1572
= √225 + 24649 = √24874
Impedance (Zph ) = 157.7Ω
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
Vph 415
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 2.63 A
Zph 157.7
Iph = 2.63 A
R ph 15
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.09
Zph 157.7
Example: 6
A balanced star connected load of (8+j6) ohms per phase is connected to a 3 phase 230V
supply. Find the line current, power factor, power and total volt ampere.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 8Ω Power Factor (Cos θ) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 6Ω Power (P) = ?
Line Voltage = 230 Volts Volt-Ampere (VA) = ?
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √82 + 62
= √64 + 36
= √100
Impedance (Zph ) = 10Ω
VL
Phase Voltage (Vph) = [∵ Star Connection]
√3
230
Phase Voltage (Vph) = = 132.8 V
√3
Vph 132.8
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 13.28A
Zph 10
Iph = 13.28A
R ph 8
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.8 Lag
Zph 10
Example: 7
Each phase of a 3 phase wye connected load has an impedance of (100 – j120)Ω. It is
connected to 440V, 3 phase, 50Hz supply. Calculate the line current and power factor.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR (Y) Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 100 Ω Power factor (Cos θ) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 120 Ω
Line Voltage (VL) = 440 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50Hz
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √1002 + 1202
= √10000 + 14400
= √24400
Impedance (Zph ) = 156.2Ω
VL
Phase Voltage (Vph) = [∵ Star Connection]
√3
440
Phase Voltage (Vph) = = 254 V
√3
Vph 254
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 1.63A
Zph 156.2
Iph = 1.63 A
R ph 100
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.64 Lead
Zph 156.2
Answer:
i) Line Current (IL) = 1.63 A ii) Power Factor = 0.64
iii) Power = 795 Watts
Example: 8
Three similar coils each having a resistance of 20Ω and reactance of 15Ω are connected in
star to a three phase 400V, 50Hz supply. Determine the i) Phase current ii) Line Current c)
Power factor and d) Total power.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR Phase Current (Iph) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 20 Ω Line Current (IL) = ?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 15 Ω Power Factor (Cos θ) = ?
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts Power (P) = ?
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √202 + 152
= √400 + 225
= √625
Impedance (Zph ) = 25Ω
VL
Phase Voltage (Vph) = [∵ Star Connection]
√3
400
Phase Voltage (Vph) = = 231 V
√3
Vph 231
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 9.24 A
Zph 25
Iph = 9.24 A
R ph 20
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.8 Lag
Zph 25
Answer:
i) Line Current (IL) = 9.24 A ii) Power Factor = 0.8
iii) Power = 5121 Watts
Example: 9
Three identical impedances are connected in delta to a 3 phase 400V supply. The line
current is 34.65A and the total power taken from the supply is 14.4KW. Calculate the
resistance and reactance values of each impedance.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA Resistance (Rph) = ?
Line Current (IL) = 34.65 A Reactance (Xph) = ?
Total Power (P) = 14.4 KW
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Solution:
IL
Phase Current (Iph) = [∵ Delta Connection]
√3
34.65
= [∵ Delta Connection]
√3
= 20 A
Vph
Impedance (Zph ) =
Iph
400
Zph = = 20Ω
20
√3 VL IL Cos θ
Power (P) =
P
Cos θ = √3 VL IL
14.4 x 103
=
√3 x 400 x 34.65
14400
=
24005.5
Cos θ = 0.6
R ph
Cos θ =
Zph
R ph = Zph x Cos θ
= 20 x 0.6
Resistance (R ph ) = 12Ω
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
2
Reactance (X ph) = √Zph 2 − R ph
= √202 − 122
= √400 − 144
X ph = 16 Ω
Answer:
i) Resistance (𝑅𝑝ℎ ) = 12 Ω ii) Reactance (𝑋𝑝ℎ ) = 16 Ω
Example: 10
Three similar coils are connected in star taken at a total power of 1.5KW at a P.F of 0.2
lagging from a 3 phase 400V, 50Hz supply. Calculate the resistance and inductance of each
phase.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR Resistance (Rph) = ?
Total Power (P) = 1.5 KW Inductance (Lph) = ?
Power Factor (Cos θ) = 0.2
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
1.5 x 103
=
√3 x 400 x 0.2
1500
= 138.56
IL = 10.8 A
Vph
Impedance (Zph ) =
Iph
231
= = 21.3 Ω
10.8
Impedance (Zph ) = 21.3 Ω
R ph
Cos θ =
Zph
R ph = Zph x Cos θ
= 21.3 x 0.2
Resistance (R ph ) = 4.26Ω
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
2
Reactance (X ph) = √Zph 2 − R ph
= √21.32 − 4.262
= √453.7 − 18.15
= 20.87 Ω
Example: 11
Three similar resistors are connected in star across 400V, 3 phase supply. The line current
is 5A. Calculate the value of each resistor. To what value should the line voltage be changed
to obtain the same line current with the resistors are in delta connected?
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR To DELTA Line Voltage (VL) = ?
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts
Line Current (IL) = 5 Amps
Solution:
Example: 12
A balanced three phase star connected load of 150KW takes a leading current of 100A with
a line voltage of 1100V, 50Hz. Find the circuit constants of the load per phase.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR Resistance (Rph) = ?
Line Current (IL) = 100 A Reactance (Xph) = ?
Total Power (P) = 150 KW
Line Voltage (VL) = 1100 Volts
Solution:
Phase Current (Iph) = IL = 100 A [∵ Star Connection]
Iph = 100 A
Vph
Impedance (Zph ) =
Iph
635
Zph = = 6.35Ω
100
R ph
Cos θ =
Zph
R ph = Zph x Cos θ
= 6.35 x 0.79
Resistance (R ph ) = 5Ω
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
2
Reactance (X ph) = √Zph 2 − R ph
= √6.352 − 52
= √40.3 − 25 = √15.3
X ph = 3.9 Ω
1
Capacitive Reactance (XCph) = ;Ω
2πfC
1
Capacitance (Cph) =
2πfX C
1
= 2 x π x 50 x 3.9
Cph = 812 MFD
Answer:
i) Resistance (𝑅𝑝ℎ ) =5Ω ii) Capacitance (𝐶) = 812 MFD
Example: 13
A balanced connected to a three phase supply comprises three identical coils in star. The
line current is 25 Amps. KVA input is 20 and KW input is 11. Find KVAR input, phase voltage,
line voltage, resistance and reactance of each coil of the load.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = STAR Resistance (Rph) = ?
Line Current (IL) = 25 A Reactance (Xph) = ?
KW = 11
KVA = 20
Solution:
KVA = √KW 2 + KVAR2
KVAR = √KVA2 − KW 2
Reactance (X ph) = √202 − 112
= √400 − 121
= √279 = 16.7
KVAR = 16.7
√3 VL IL
KVA = 1000
KVA x 1000
Line Voltage (VL) =
√3 VL
20 x 1000
= √3 IL
20 x 1000
=
√3 x 25
= 461.89 Volts
VL
Phase Voltage (Vph) = [∵ Star Connection]
√3
461.89
= = 266.6 Volts [∵ Star Connection]
√3
Vph = 266.6 Volts
Vph
Impedance (Zph ) =
Iph
266.6
Zph = = 10.67 Ω
25
KW
Cos θ = KVA
11
=
20
Cos θ = 0.55
R ph
Cos θ =
Zph
R ph = Zph x Cos θ
= 10.67 x 0.55
Resistance (R ph ) = 5.86 Ω
2
Reactance (X ph) = √Zph 2 − R ph
= √10.672 − 5.862
= √113.8 − 34.3 = √79.5
X ph = 8.9 Ω
Answer:
i) Resistance (𝑅𝑝ℎ ) = 5.86 Ω ii) Reactance (𝑋𝑝ℎ ) = 8.9 Ω
Example: 14
A 440V, three phase delta connected induction motor has an output of 14.92KW at p.f of
0.82 and efficiency 85%. Calculate the readings on each of the two wattmeters connected
to measure the input
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA W1 = ?
Line Voltage (VL) = 440 Volts W2 = ?
Output Power = 14.92 KW
Power factor (Cos θ) = 0.82
Efficiency (η) = 85% = 0.85
Solution:
Output Power
W2+W1 =
Efficiency
14.92 x 103
W2+W1 =
0.85
W2+W1 = 17553 Watts ------ (1)
√3 (W2 − W1 )
tan φ =
(W1 + W2 )
√3 (W2 − W1 )
0.698 =
17553
0.698 x 17553 = √3 (W2 − W1 )
0.698 x 17553
= (W2 − W1 )
√3
0.698 x 17553
W2 − W1 =
√3
12252
W2 − W1 =
√3
W2 − W1 = 7074 W ------ (2)
Example: 15
A 500 volts, 3 phase motor has an output of 3.73KW and operates at a power factor of 0.85
with an efficiency of 90%. Calculate the reading on each of the two wattmeter connected
to measure the input.
Given Data: To Find:
Line Voltage (VL) = 500 Volts W1 = ?
Output Power = 3.73 KW W2 = ?
Power factor (Cos θ) = 0.85
Efficiency (η) = 90% = 0.9
Solution:
Output Power
W2+W1 =
Efficiency
3.73 x 103
W2+W1 =
0.9
W2+W1 = 4144 Watts ------ (1)
√3 (W2 − W1 )
tan φ =
(W1 + W2 )
√3 (W2 − W1 )
0.619 =
17553
0.619 x 4144.4 = √3 (W2 − W1 )
0.619 x 4144.4
= (W2 − W1 )
√3
0.619 x 4144
W2 − W1 =
√3
2565
W2 − W1 =
√3
W2 − W1 = 1481 W ------ (2)
Example: 16
A 3 phase motor delivers an output of 46KW and operated within efficiency of 90% at 0.85
lagging power factor. Calculate the line current and total power drawn if the supply voltage
is 400V.
Given Data: To Find:
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts W1 = ?
Output Power = 46 KW W2 = ?
Power factor (Cos θ) = 0.85
Efficiency (η) = 90% = 0.9
Solution:
Output Power
W2+W1 =
Efficiency
46 x 103
W2+W1 =
0.9
W2+W1 = 51111 Watts ------ (1)
√3 (W2 − W1 )
tan φ =
(W1 + W2 )
√3 (W2 − W1 )
0.619 =
51111
0.619 x 51111 = √3 (W2 − W1 )
0.619 x 51111
= (W2 − W1 )
√3
0.619 x 51111
W2 − W1 =
√3
31637.7
W2 − W1 =
√3
W2 − W1 = 18267 W ------ (2)
Example: 17
A three phase 440 volts motor operates with a power factor of 0.4. Two wattmeters are
connected to measure the input power, and the total power taken from the mains is 30KW.
Find the readings of each wattmeter.
Given Data: To Find:
Line Voltage (VL) = 440 Volts W1 = ?
Output Power = 30 KW W2 = ?
Power factor (Cos θ) = 0.4
Efficiency (η) = 90% = 0.9
Solution:
Output Power
W2+W1 =
Efficiency
30 x 103
W2+W1 =
0.9
W2+W1 = 33333 Watts ------ (1)
√3 (W2 − W1 )
tan φ =
(W1 + W2 )
√3 (W2 − W1 )
2.29 =
33333
2.29 x 33333 = √3 (W2 − W1 )
2.29 x 33333
= (W2 − W1 )
√3
2.29 x 33333
W2 − W1 =
√3
76332
W2 − W1 =
√3
W2 − W1 = 44072 W ------ (2)
Example: 18
The power input to a 400 volts, 50Hz, 3 phase motor is measured by two wattmeters which
indicate 300KW and 100KW respectively. Calculate (a) the input power (b) power factor
and (c) the line current.
Given Data: To Find:
Wattmeter (W2) = 300KW i) The input Power (P) = ?
Wattmeter (W1) = 100KW ii) Power factor (Cos φ) = ?
Line Voltage (VL) = 400 Volts iii) Line Current (IL) = ?
Frequency (F) = 50 Hz
Solution:
Input Power (P) = W2+W1
= 300 + 100
W2+W1 = 400 KW
Example: 19
Two wattmeters are connected to measure the power of a 3 phase circuit indicated 2500W
and 500 W respectively. Find the power factor of the circuit when (a) both the readings are
positive and (b) the later reading is obtained after reversing the connection of the current
coil of the wattmeter.
Given Data: To Find:
Wattmeter (W2) = 2500 W Power factor (Cos φ) when
Wattmeter (W1) = 500 W i) Both the readings are positive
ii) Later reading is negative
Solution:
Power Factor (Cos φ): When both the readings are positive
Wattmeter (W2) = 2500 W
Wattmeter (W1) = 500 W
√3 (W2 − W1 )
φ = tan−1 [ ]
(W2 + W1 )
√3 (2500 − 500)
= tan−1 [ ]
(2500 + 500)
√3 (2000)
= tan−1 [ ]
(3000)
= tan−1 [1.154]
φ = 49.08
= tan−1 [2.59]
φ = 68.88
Cos φ = Cos 68.88
Cos φ = 0.36
Answer:
i) Power factor when both readings are positive = 0.66
ii) Power factor when later reading is negative = 0.36
Example: 20
Two wattmeter are connected to measure the power in a 3 phase balanced load. Determine
the total power and power factor if the two wattmeters read 1000Watts each (i) both
positive and (ii) Second reading is negative.
Given Data: To Find:
Wattmeter (W2) = 1000 W Power factor (Cos φ) when
Wattmeter (W1) = 1000 W i) Both the readings are positive
ii) Second reading is negative
Solution:
Power Factor (Cos φ): When both the readings are positive
Wattmeter (W2) = 1000 W
√3 (W2 − W1 )
φ = tan−1 [ ]
(W2 + W1 )
√3 (1000 − (−1000))
= tan−1 [ ]
(1000 − 1000)
√3 x 2000
= tan−1 [ ]
0
φ = tan−1 [√3 x 2000]
= tan−1 [3464]
φ = 89.98
Cos φ = Cos 89.98
Cos φ = 0.00035
Answer:
iii) Power factor when both readings are positive = 1
iv) Power factor when later reading is negative = 0.00035
Example: 21
The power input to a 3 phase induction motor is read by two wattmeters. The readings are
860W and 240W. What is the input power and power factor of the motor?
Given Data: To Find:
Wattmeter (W2) = 860 W i) The input Power (P) = ?
Wattmeter (W1) = 240 W ii) Power factor (Cos φ) = ?
Solution:
Input Power (P) = W2+W1
= 860 + 240
W2+W1 = 1100 W
Answer:
i) Input Power = 1100 W ii) Power Factor (Cos φ) = 0.72
Example: 22
Three identical coils each having a resistance of 10 ohms and reactance of 10 ohms are
connected in delta across 400 volts, 3 phase supply. Find the line current and the readings
on each of the two wattmeters connected to measure the power.
Given Data: To Find:
Connection = DELTA Line Current (IL) = ?
Resistance (Rph) = 10 Ω W1 =?
Inductive Reactance (XLph) = 10 Ω W2 =?
Line Voltage = 400 Volts
Solution:
2
Impedance (Zph ) = √R ph 2 + X Lph Ω
Impedance (Zph ) = √102 + 102
= √100 + 100
= √200
Vph
Phase Current (Iph ) =
Zph
Vph 400
Phase Current (Iph ) = = = 28.28A
Zph 14.14
Iph = 28.28A
R ph 10
Power Factor (Cos θ) = = = 0.707
Zph 14.14
√3 (W2 − W1 )
tan φ =
(W1 + W2 )
√3 (W2 − W1 )
1 =
30 x 103
1 x 23952 = √3 (W2 − W1 )
23952
= (W2 − W1 )
√3
23952
W2 − W1 =
√3
REVIEW QUESTIONS
UNIT : V THREE PHASE CIRCUITS
13. A star connected load has 6+j8Ω impedance per phase. Determine the line current if it is connected
to 400V, 3 phase , 50Hz supply.
14. A delta connected load has 30-j40Ω impedance per phase. Determine the line current if it is
connected to 415V, 3 phase , 50Hz supply.
15. A star connected balanced load draw a current of 35A per phase when connected to a 440V supply.
Determine the apparent power.
1. Establish the relationship between line current and phase current, line voltage and phase voltage in
a star connected system.
2. Establish the relationship between line current and phase current, line voltage and phase voltage in
a delta connected system.
3. Prove that the sum of the readings on two single-phase wattmeter’s connected in 3-phase circuit
give 3-phase power.
4. Explain the two wattmeter method of 3-phase power measurement in a 3 phase star or delta
connected load.
5. A balanced star connected load of (4+j3)Ω per phase is connected to a balanced 3 phase 400V, AC
supply. The phase current is 12A. Find (1) the total active power (2) reactive power and (3) apparent
power.
6. A three phase, balanced delta connected load of (4+j8)Ω per phase is connected across a 400V, AC
supply. Determine the phase current, line current and power consumed by the load.
7. A three phase, balanced star connected load of (15+j20)Ω per phase is connected across a 400V, 50Hz,
AC supply. Determine the line current and power consumed by the load.
8. Each phase of a delta connected load consists of a resistance 10Ω and a capacitance 100 µF. A supply
of 440V, 50Hz is applied to the load. Find (i) line current, (ii) Power factor (iii) Power consumed by
the load.
9. The power consumed in a three phase balanced star connected load is 2KW at a power factor of 0.8
lagging. The supply voltage is 400V, 50Hz.Calculate the resistance and reactance of each phase.
10. A delta connected balanced 3 phase load is supplied from a 3 phase, 400V supply. The line current is
20A and the power taken by the load is 10,000W. Find (i) impedance in each branch, (ii) line current,
power factor and power consumed if the same load is connected in star.
11. The input power to a three phase load is 10KW at 0.8 p.f. Two wattmeters are connected to measure
the power. Find the individual readings of the wattmeters.
12. The readings of the two wattmeters used to measure power in a capacitive load are 3000W and
8000W respectively. Calculate (i) the input power and (ii) the power factor at the load.
13. The power input to a 2000V, 50Hz, three phase motor is measured by two wattmeters which indicate
300KW and 100KW respectively. Calculate the input power, power factor and line current.
14. A 500V, 3 phase induction motor has an output of 3.73KW and operates at a power factor of 0.85,
with an efficiency of 90%. Calculate the reading on each wattmeter connected to measure the input
power.
15. The input power to a three phase motor was measured by two wattmeter method. The readings are
5.2KW and 1.7KW. The later reading has been obtained after reversing the current coil connections.
The line voltage was 400V. Calculate a) The total power b) Power factor and c) Line current.
16. Two wattmeters are used to measure power in a three phase load. The wattmeter readings are 400W
and -35W. Calculate a) Total active power b) Power factor c) Reactive Power and d) Volt-ampere.
17. Calculate the total power input and reading of the two wattmeters connected to measure power in a
three phase balanced load, if the reactive power input is 15KVAR and the load power factor is 0.8.
18. A 3v phase star connected load draws a line current of 25A. The load KVA and KW are 20 and 16
respectively. Find the readings on each of the two wattmeters used to measure the three phase
power.
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