Superposition Theorem

by

Engr. Renante D. Junto, REE MTM

Asst. Professor 1 of Electrical Department
Technological University of the Philippines – Taguig
 What is a Superposition Theorem

The superposition theorem states the following:

The current through, or voltage across, an element in a linear

bilateral network is equal to the algebraic sum of the currents
or voltages produced independently by each source.

Number of networks
to be analyzed
= Number of
independent source

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 What is a Superposition Theorem

Voltage source will

be short circuited

Current source
requires that its
terminal opened

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Engr. Renante D. Junto Superposition Theorem
Phillippines Taguig
 Sample Problem 1
In the figure shows a circuit in which two batteries A and B deliver a
current to a load resistor RL through a line resistors RA and RB. For the
values given the (internal resistance of battery are included in RA and
RB) Determine:

A.The load current IL, IA, & IB

B.The load power PL and
voltage across the load VL.

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Phillippines Taguig
 Solution to Sample Problem 1

If EA is acting alone
Assign and label each branch current
and determine the current flowing in
each branches using current divider
theorem, or Ohms Law
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 Solution to Sample Problem 1

Solve for Each branch current

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 Solution to Sample Problem 1

If EB is acting alone
Assign and label each branch current
and determine the current flowing in
each branches using current divider
theorem, or Ohms Law

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Phillippines Taguig
 Solution to Sample Problem 1

Solve for Each branch current

,
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 Solution to Sample Problem 1
In the figure shows a circuit in which two batteries A and B deliver a current to a load resistor
RL through a line resistors RA and RB. For the values given the (internal resistance of battery
are included in RA and RB) Determine:

A. The load current IL, IA, & IB

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Engr. Renante D. Junto Superposition Theorem
Phillippines Taguig
 Solution to Sample Problem 1
In the figure shows a circuit in which two batteries A and B deliver a current to a load resistor
RL through a line resistors RA and RB. For the values given the (internal resistance of battery
are included in RA and RB) Determine:

A. The load current IL, IA, & IB

B. The load power PL and voltage
across the load VL

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Engr. Renante D. Junto Superposition Theorem
Phillippines Taguig
 Sample Problem 2

In the figure shows, Determine the current I2

flowing in the resistor R2 using superposition
theorem and check your answer using branch
current method.

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Engr. Renante D. Junto Superposition Theorem
Phillippines Taguig
 Solution to Sample Problem 2

Current source will

If voltage source E is replace by open circuit
acting alone

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 Solution to Sample Problem 2

If Current source I=9A is

acting alone

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 Solution to Sample Problem 2

In the figure shows, Determine the current I2

flowing in the resistor R2 using superposition
theorem, the voltage across R2 and check
your answer using branch current method.

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Phillippines Taguig
 Solution to Sample Problem 2 using BCM

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 Solution to Sample Problem 2 using BCM
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1. Determine the Voltage across
R1=0.3 Ω R2=0.5 Ω R3=0.15 Ω
Load A & Load B (10 pts)
2. Determine the current
flowing in R1, R2 & R3 (15

Load B
Load A
E2=260.4
PTS) E1=240 IA= 70 IB= 50Amp
Amp
3. The power delivered by the
two generator E1 &E2. (10PTS)

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 Technological University of the
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Phillippines Taguig
R1=0.3 Ω R2=0.5 Ω R3=0.15 Ω

Load B
Load A
E1=240 IA= 70 IB= 50Amp
E2=260.4
Amp