Network Analysis Class/Branch: S.E.

Electrical

Experiment Number: 03
Title: Verification of Reciprocity theorem for A.C. circuits

Aim: To verify Reciprocity theorem for A.C. circuits

Apparatus: 1. Medium transmission line ‘T’ model

2. AC Power Supply
3. AC Voltmeter (0 - 150 V)
4. AC Ammeter (0 - 1 A)
5. Multimeter (Optional)
6. Single Phase Autotransformer
7. Connecting wires

Diagram: 4 110 4 110

ohm mH ohm mH

0.47 V2
V1 micro
farad

Theory: Statement: For a linear network containing generators and

impedances, the ratio of a voltage V introduced in one loop to the
current I produced in any other loop is same as the ratio of voltage and
current obtained if the position of voltage source V and the current
measured are interchanged.

To explain this, let voltage V produced current I3 in the branch having

impedance Z3.

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If we just interchange the voltage source and ammeter.

Then as per reciprocity theorem,

𝑉 𝑉
= = 𝑖. 𝑒. 𝐼3 = 𝐼1
𝐼3 𝐼1

Procedure: 1. Construct the circuit as shown in fig.

2. Short circuit the V2 & only V1 is allowed in loop I. Also short circuit
the other source with their internal impedance.
3. Apply 20 V across autotransformer.
4. Measure current I using ammeter.
5. Similarly obtain the value of I2 by short circuiting V1, obtain V2 in
loop 2.
6. Now verify ratio (V1/I1) = (V2/I2) using practical as well as
theoretical value.

Observation
table:
Initial position After interchanging
Sr. No
V I V I

Calculations: Do the calculation on Blank ruled pages.

Conclusion:

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