FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAAN

MEKANIKAL DAN PEMBUATAN

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

PRINCIPLE OF ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS

BMMA 1313 REV :03

LAB 3: APPLICATIONS OF KIRCHOFF’S LAW: NODAL ANALYSIS

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TOTAL MARKS :
REV NO DESCRIPTION DATE OF REVISION
01 Contents reviewed after 5 years 30/8/2018
02 Simulation version updated 4/11/2020
03 Formatting updated 1/11/2021
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1.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the end of the experiment, student should be able to:-

 Assemble DC circuit consisting of a voltage source and several resistors using
Multisim Circuit Simulator.
 Compare the result between simulation measurement and calculation for node
voltage analysis.

2.0 EQUIPMENT

 Multisim Live Online Circuit Simulator

3.0 SYNOPSIS & THEORY

Voltage Node Analysis

The node equations of currents are written to satisfy Kirchhoff’s current law. By
solving the node equations, we can calculate the unknown node voltages. A node is a
common connection for two or more components. Selecting a reference node is also
important. Referenced node must be firstly selected. In principle any node can be
picked as reference node. However, the solution is usually facilitated by selecting one
end of a voltage source as the reference node. Next, label the voltages at each of the
other nodes. In node-voltage analysis, we write equations and eventually solve for the
node voltages. Once node voltages have been found, it is relatively easy to find current,
voltage, and power for each element in the circuit.

4.0 PROCEDURE

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 Voltage Node Analysis Using Multisim Simulation Software

1. With using Multisim, assemble the circuit as in Figure 3.1. Make sure you use
correct values of resistor at the correct position.

R1 R2

R3 R4

Figure 3.1

2. Set the voltage source, Vs to 15V.

3. Measure the voltage values and record in Table 3.1.
4. Please ( / ) the value of voltage that similar as the node voltages in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1

Vs VR1 VR2 VR3 VR4

Simulation values

Calculated values

Node voltages ( / )

5. Measure the current values and record in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2

Is IR1 IR2 IR3 IR4

Simulation values

Calculated values

5.0 QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

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 1. Draw the circuit with voltage across each resistor, and an arrow to show the
direction of current flow in each branch.

2. Calculate all the voltage and current in the circuit by using voltage node
analysis and compare with simulation result.

6.0 CONCLUSION

1. What are the usage or purpose of node voltage analysis?

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2. What are the major differences between mesh current analysis and node
voltage analysis?

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