Methods of Analysis Experiment

(Nodal and Mesh Analysis) DC

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Objectives:
 To become familiar with branch, mesh and nodal-analysis techniques.

Equipment :
- Resistors : ( 0.47kΩ , 1kΩ , 2.2kΩ , 3.3kΩ , 4.7kΩ , 0.680kΩ )
- DMM ( Digital Multimeter ) .
- DC Power Supply.

Theory :

The Branch, mesh and nodal-analysis techniques are used to solve complex networks
with a single source or networks with more than one source that are not in series or
parallel.
The Branch, mesh and nodal-analysis techniques will determine the currents of the
network, while the nodal-analysis approach will provide the potential levels of the
nodes of network with respect to some reference.
The application of each technique follows a sequence of steps, each of which will
result in a set of equations with desired unknowns. An application of determinants or
other mathematical procedures will then provide the results required.
For all percent difference calculations, the equation is

%Difference = ( | Calculated – Measured | / Calculated) *100% 2.1

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 Procedure:

Part 1: Nodal Analysis :

Construct the network of fig.2.1. Insert the measured resistor value next to each
resistor.

Figure. 2.1

Parameter R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Vs V2 V3 V4
Unit KΏ V
Theoretical 0.470 1 2.2 3.3 4.7 12
Measured
%Error
Table 2.1

1. By the calculation find, V2 , V3 , and V4 and then compare your result with the
measured value . ( Report )

2. if we add another voltage source ( with V = 5 V ) Fig. 2.2. Repeat step1 .

(Report )

Figure. 2.2

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Parameter R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Vs1 Vs2 V2 V3 V4
Unit KΏ V
Theoretical 0.470 1 2.2 3.3 0.680 12 5
Measured
%Error
Table 2.2

Part 2: Mesh Analysis :

Construct the network of fig.2.3. Insert the measured resistor value next to each
resistor.

Figure. 2.3

Parameter R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Is I2 I3 I4 I5
Unit KΏ mA
Theoretical 0.470 1 2.2 4.7 3.3
Measured
%Error

Table 2.3
1. By the calculation I2 , I3 , I4 and I5 using Mesh Analysis then compare your
result with the measured value . ( Report )

2. Write your conclusion about this experiment . ( Report )