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Chapter 32A
Chapter 32A –
– AC Circuits
AC Circuits
A PowerPoint Presentation by
Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics
Southern Polytechnic State University
A PowerPoint Presentation by
A PowerPoint Presentation by
Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics
Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics
Southern Polytechnic State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
© 2007
Objectives:
Objectives: After completing this
After completing this
module, you should be able to:
module, you should be able to:
•
• Write and apply equations for calculating
Write and apply equations for calculating
the
the inductive and capacitive reactances
inductive and capacitive reactances for
for
inductors and capacitors in an ac circuit.
inductors and capacitors in an ac circuit.
•
• Describe, with diagrams and equations, the
Describe, with diagrams and equations, the
phase relationships
phase relationships for circuits containing
for circuits containing
resistance,
resistance, capacitance,
capacitance, and
and inductance
inductance.
.
•
• Describe the sinusoidal variation in
Describe the sinusoidal variation in ac
ac
current and voltage
current and voltage, and calculate their
, and calculate their
effective
effective values.
values.
Objectives (Cont.)
Objectives (Cont.)
•
• Write and apply equations for calculating the
Write and apply equations for calculating the
impedance
impedance, the
, the phase angle
phase angle, the
, the effective
effective
current
current, the
, the average power
average power, and the
, and the resonant
resonant
frequency
frequency for a series ac circuit.
for a series ac circuit.
•
• Describe the basic operation of a
Describe the basic operation of a step
step-
-
up
up and a
and a step
step-
-down transformer
down transformer.
.
•
• Write and apply the
Write and apply the transformer equation
transformer equation
and determine the
and determine the efficiency
efficiency of a
of a
transformer.
transformer.
Alternating Currents
Alternating Currents
An alternating current such as that produced
by a generator has no direction in the sense
that direct current has. The magnitudes vary
sinusoidally with time as given by:
An
An alternating current
alternating current such as that produced
such as that produced
by a generator has no direction in the sense
by a generator has no direction in the sense
that direct current has. The magnitudes vary
that direct current has. The magnitudes vary
sinusoidally
sinusoidally with time as given by:
with time as given by:
Emax
i
imax
max
time, t
E = Emax sin 
i = imax sin 
AC-voltage
and current

450 900 1350
1800 2700 3600
E
R = Emax
E = Emax sin 
Rotating Vector Description
Rotating Vector Description
The coordinate of the emf at any instant is the
value of Emax sin Observe for incremental
angles in steps of 450. Same is true for i.
The coordinate of the emf at any instant is the
value of Emax sin Observe for incremental
angles in steps of 450. Same is true for i.

450 900 1350
1800 2700 3600
E
Radius = Emax
E = Emax sin 
Effective AC Current
Effective AC Current
i
imax
max
The average current
The average current
in a cycle is zero
in a cycle is zero—
—
half + and half
half + and half -
-.
.
But energy is expended,
But energy is expended,
regardless of direction.
regardless of direction.
So the
So the “
“root
root-
-mean
mean-
-
square
square”
” value is useful.
value is useful.
2
2 0.707
rms
I I
I  
I = imax
The
The rms
rms value
value I
Irms
rms is
is
sometimes called the
sometimes called the
effective
effective current
current I
Ieff
eff:
:
The effective ac current:
ieff = 0.707 imax
AC Definitions
AC Definitions
One
One effective ampere
effective ampere is that ac current for
is that ac current for
which the power is the same as for one
which the power is the same as for one
ampere of dc current.
ampere of dc current.
One
One effective volt
effective volt is that ac voltage that
is that ac voltage that
gives an effective ampere through a
gives an effective ampere through a
resistance of one ohm.
resistance of one ohm.
Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax
Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax
Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax
Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax
Example 1:
Example 1: For a particular device, the house
For a particular device, the house
ac voltage is
ac voltage is 120
120-
-V
V and the ac current is
and the ac current is 10 A
10 A.
.
What are their
What are their maximum
maximum values?
values?
ieff = 0.707 imax
ieff = 0.707 imax Veff = 0.707 Vmax
Veff = 0.707 Vmax
max
10 A
0.707 0.707
eff
i
i   max
120V
0.707 0.707
eff
V
V  
imax = 14.14 A
imax = 14.14 A Vmax = 170 V
Vmax = 170 V
The ac voltage actually varies from +170 V to
-170 V and the current from 14.1 A to –14.1 A.
The ac voltage actually varies from
The ac voltage actually varies from +170 V to
+170 V to
-
-170 V
170 V and the current from
and the current from 14.1 A to
14.1 A to –
–14.1 A
14.1 A.
.
Pure Resistance in AC Circuits
Pure Resistance in AC Circuits
A
a.c. Source
R
V
Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm’s
law applies for effective currents and voltages.
Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm
Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm’
’s
s
law applies for effective currents and voltages.
law applies for effective currents and voltages.
Ohm’s law: Veff = ieffR
Vmax
i
imax
max
Voltage
Current
AC and Inductors
AC and Inductors
Time, t
I
i
Current
Current
Rise
Rise

0.63I
Inductor
The voltage
The voltage V
V peaks first, causing rapid rise in
peaks first, causing rapid rise in i
i
current which then peaks as the emf goes to zero.
current which then peaks as the emf goes to zero.
Voltage
Voltage leads
leads (
(peaks before
peaks before) the current by 90
) the current by 900
0.
.
Voltage and current are out of phase
Voltage and current are out of phase.
.
Time, t
I i
Current
Current
Decay
Decay

0.37I
Inductor
A Pure Inductor in AC Circuit
A Pure Inductor in AC Circuit
A
L
V
a.c.
Vmax
i
imax
max
Voltage
Current
The voltage peaks 900 before the current peaks.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
The voltage peaks 90
The voltage peaks 900
0 before the current peaks.
before the current peaks.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
The
The reactance
reactance may be defined as the
may be defined as the nonresistive
nonresistive
opposition
opposition to the flow of ac current.
to the flow of ac current.
Inductive Reactance
Inductive Reactance
A
L
V
a.c.
The
The back
back emf
emf induced
induced
by a changing current
by a changing current
provides opposition to
provides opposition to
current, called
current, called inductive
inductive
reactance X
reactance XL
L.
.
Such losses are
Such losses are temporary
temporary, however, since the
, however, since the
current
current changes direction
changes direction, periodically re
, periodically re-
-supplying
supplying
energy so that no net power is lost in one cycle.
energy so that no net power is lost in one cycle.
Inductive reactance
Inductive reactance X
XL
L is a function of both the
is a function of both the
inductance
inductance and the
and the frequency
frequency of the ac current.
of the ac current.
Calculating Inductive Reactance
Calculating Inductive Reactance
A
L
V
a.c.
Inductive Reactance:
2 Unitisthe
L
X fL

 
Ohm's law: L L
V iX

The
The voltage
voltage reading
reading V
V in the above circuit at
in the above circuit at
the instant the
the instant the ac
ac current is
current is i
i can be found from
can be found from
the
the inductance
inductance in
in H
H and the
and the frequency
frequency in
in Hz
Hz.
.
(2 )
L
V i fL

 Ohm’s law: VL = ieffXL
Example 2:
Example 2: A coil having an inductance of
A coil having an inductance of
0.6 H
0.6 H is connected to a
is connected to a 120
120-
-V
V,
, 60 Hz
60 Hz ac
ac
source. Neglecting resistance, what is the
source. Neglecting resistance, what is the
effective current through the coil?
effective current through the coil?
A
L = 0.6 H
V
120 V, 60 Hz
Reactance: X
Reactance: XL
L =
= 2
2
fL
fL
X
XL
L =
= 2
2
(60 Hz)(0.6 H)
(60 Hz)(0.6 H)
X
XL
L = 226
= 226 

120V
226
eff
eff
L
V
i
X
 
 ieff = 0.531 A
ieff = 0.531 A
Show that the peak current is
Show that the peak current is I
Imax
max =
= 0.750
0.750 A
A
AC and Capacitance
AC and Capacitance
Time, t
Qmax
q
Rise in
Rise in
Charge
Charge
Capacitor

0.63 I
Time, t
I
i
Current
Current
Decay
Decay
Capacitor

0.37 I
The voltage
The voltage V
V peaks
peaks ¼
¼ of a cycle after the
of a cycle after the
current
current i
i reaches its maximum. The voltage
reaches its maximum. The voltage lags
lags
the current.
the current. Current
Current i
i and V out of phase
and V out of phase.
.
A Pure Capacitor in AC Circuit
A Pure Capacitor in AC Circuit
Vmax
i
imax
max
Voltage
Current
A V
a.c.
C
The voltage peaks 900 after the current peaks.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
The voltage peaks 90
The voltage peaks 900
0 after
after the current peaks.
the current peaks.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
One builds as the other falls and vice versa.
The diminishing current i builds charge on C
which increases the back emf of VC.
The diminishing current
The diminishing current i
i builds charge on
builds charge on C
C
which increases the
which increases the back emf
back emf of
of V
VC
C.
.
Capacitive Reactance
Capacitive Reactance
No
No net power
net power is lost in a complete cycle, even
is lost in a complete cycle, even
though the capacitor does provide nonresistive
though the capacitor does provide nonresistive
opposition (
opposition (reactance
reactance) to the flow of ac current.
) to the flow of ac current.
Capacitive reactance
Capacitive reactance X
XC
C is affected by both the
is affected by both the
capacitance
capacitance and the
and the frequency
frequency of the ac current.
of the ac current.
A V
a.c.
C
Energy
Energy gains and losses
gains and losses
are also
are also temporary
temporary for
for
capacitors due to the
capacitors due to the
constantly changing ac
constantly changing ac
current.
current.
Calculating Inductive Reactance
Calculating Inductive Reactance
Capacitive Reactance:
1
Unitisthe
2
C
X
fC

 
Ohm's law: VC C
iX

The
The voltage
voltage reading
reading V
V in the above circuit at
in the above circuit at
the instant the
the instant the ac
ac current is
current is i
i can be found from
can be found from
the
the inductance
inductance in
in F
F and the
and the frequency
frequency in
in Hz
Hz.
.
2
L
i
V
fL


A V
a.c.
C
Ohm’s law: VC = ieffXC
Example 3:
Example 3: A 2
A 2-
-
F capacitor is connected to
F capacitor is connected to
a 120
a 120-
-V, 60 Hz ac source. Neglecting
V, 60 Hz ac source. Neglecting
resistance, what is the effective current
resistance, what is the effective current
through the coil?
through the coil?
Reactance:
Reactance:
X
XC
C = 1330
= 1330 

120V
1330
eff
eff
C
V
i
X
 
 ieff = 90.5 mA
ieff = 90.5 mA
Show that the peak current is
Show that the peak current is i
imax
max =
= 128 mA
128 mA
A V
C = 2 F
120 V, 60 Hz
1
2
C
X
fC


-6
1
2 (60Hz)(2 x 10 F)
C
X


Memory Aid for AC Elements
Memory Aid for AC Elements
An
An old
old, but very
, but very
effective, way to
effective, way to
remember the
remember the phase
phase
differences
differences for
for inductors
inductors
and
and capacitors
capacitors is :
is :
“
“E
E L I
L I”
” the
the “
“i
i C
C E
E”
” Man
Man
Emf E is before current i in inductors L;
Emf E is after current i in capacitors C.
Emf
Emf E
E is
is before
before current
current i
i in inductors
in inductors L
L;
;
Emf
Emf E
E is
is after
after current
current i
i in capacitors
in capacitors C.
C.
“E
E L
L i”
“I C E
E”
man
the
Frequency and AC Circuits
Frequency and AC Circuits
f
f
R, X
R, X
1
2
C
X
fC


2
L
X fL


Resistance
Resistance R
R is constant and not affected by
is constant and not affected by f.
f.
Inductive reactance
Inductive reactance X
XL
L
varies directly with
varies directly with
frequency as expected
frequency as expected
since
since E
E  
i/
i/
t
t.
.
Capacitive reactance
Capacitive reactance X
XC
C varies
varies
inversely
inversely with
with f
f since rapid ac
since rapid ac
allows little time for charge to
allows little time for charge to
build up on capacitors.
build up on capacitors.
R
R
X
XL
L
X
XC
C
Series LRC Circuits
Series LRC Circuits
L
VR VC
C
R
a.c.
VL
VT
A
Series ac circuit
Consider an inductor L, a capacitor C, and
a resistor R all connected in series with an
ac source. The instantaneous current and
voltages can be measured with meters.
Consider an
Consider an inductor
inductor L
L,
, a
a capacitor
capacitor C
C,
, and
and
a
a resistor
resistor R
R all connected in
all connected in series
series with
with an
an
ac source
ac source. The instantaneous current and
. The instantaneous current and
voltages can be measured with meters.
voltages can be measured with meters.
Phase in a Series AC Circuit
Phase in a Series AC Circuit
The voltage
The voltage leads
leads current in an inductor and
current in an inductor and lags
lags
current in a capacitor.
current in a capacitor. In phase
In phase for resistance
for resistance R
R.
.

450 900 1350
1800 2700 3600
V V = Vmax sin 
VR
VC
VL
Rotating
Rotating phasor
phasor diagram
diagram generates voltage waves
generates voltage waves
for each element
for each element R
R,
, L
L, and
, and C
C showing phase
showing phase
relations. Current
relations. Current i
i is always
is always in phase
in phase with
with V
VR.
R.
Phasors
Phasors and Voltage
and Voltage
At time t = 0, suppose we read
At time t = 0, suppose we read V
VL
L,
, V
VR
R and
and V
VC
C for an
for an
ac series circuit. What is the source voltage
ac series circuit. What is the source voltage V
VT
T?
?
We handle phase differences by finding the
We handle phase differences by finding the
vector sum
vector sum of these readings.
of these readings. V
VT
T =
= 
V
Vi
i.
. The
The
angle
angle 
 is the
is the phase angle
phase angle for the ac circuit.
for the ac circuit.

VR
VL - VC
V
VT
T
Source voltage
Source voltage
VR
VC
VL
Phasor
Phasor
Diagram
Diagram
Calculating Total Source Voltage
Calculating Total Source Voltage

VR
VL - VC
V
VT
T
Source voltage
Source voltage Treating as vectors, we find:
Treating as vectors, we find:
2 2
( )
T R L C
V V V V
  
tan L C
R
V V
V



Now recall that:
Now recall that: V
VR
R =
= iR
iR;
; V
VL
L =
= iX
iXL
L;
; and
and V
VC
C =
= iV
iVC
C
Substitution into the above voltage equation gives:
Substitution into the above voltage equation gives:
2 2
( )
T L C
V i R X X
  
Impedance in an AC Circuit
Impedance in an AC Circuit

R
XL - XC
Z
Z
Impedance
Impedance 2 2
( )
T L C
V i R X X
  
Impedance
Impedance Z
Z is defined:
is defined:
2 2
( )
L C
Z R X X
  
Ohm
Ohm’
’s law for ac current
s law for ac current
and impedance:
and impedance:
or T
T
V
V iZ i
Z
 
The impedance is the combined opposition to ac
current consisting of both resistance and reactance.
The impedance is the combined opposition to ac
current consisting of both resistance and reactance.
Example 3:
Example 3: A
A 60
60-
-
 resistor, a
resistor, a 0.5 H
0.5 H inductor, and
inductor, and
an
an 8
8-
-
F
F capacitor are connected in series with a
capacitor are connected in series with a
120
120-
-V, 60 Hz
V, 60 Hz ac source. Calculate the impedance
ac source. Calculate the impedance
for this circuit.
for this circuit.
A
60 Hz
0.5 H
60 
120 V
8 F
1
2 and
2
L C
X fL X
fC


 
2 (60Hz)(0.6 H) = 226
L
X 
 
-6
1
332
2 (60Hz)(8 x 10 F)
C
X

  
2 2 2 2
( ) (60 ) (226 332 )
L C
Z R X X
        
Thus, the impedance is:
Thus, the impedance is: Z = 122 
Example 4:
Example 4: Find the effective current and the
Find the effective current and the
phase angle for the previous example.
phase angle for the previous example.
A
60 Hz
0.5 H
60 
120 V
8 F
X
XL
L =
= 226
226 

X
XC
C =
= 332
332 
 R =
R = 60
60 

Z =
Z = 122
122 

120 V
122
T
eff
V
i
Z
 

ieff = 0.985 A
ieff = 0.985 A
Next we find the
Next we find the phase angle
phase angle:
:

R
XL - XC
Z
Z
Impedance
Impedance
X
XL
L –
– X
XC
C = 226
= 226 –
– 332 =
332 = -
-106
106 

R = 60
R = 60 
 tan L C
X X
R



Continued . . .
Continued . . .
Example 4 (Cont.):
Example 4 (Cont.): Find the
Find the phase angle
phase angle 
for
for
the previous example.
the previous example.
-106 

60 
Z
Z
X
XL
L –
– X
XC
C = 226
= 226 –
– 332 =
332 = -
-106
106 

R = 60
R = 60 
 tan L C
X X
R



106
tan
60

 

 = -60.50
= -60.50
The negative phase angle means that the ac
voltage lags the current by 60.50. This is
known as a capacitive circuit.
The
The negative
negative phase angle means that the ac
phase angle means that the ac
voltage
voltage lags
lags the current by 60.5
the current by 60.50
0. This is
. This is
known as a
known as a capacitive
capacitive circuit.
circuit.
Resonant Frequency
Resonant Frequency
Because inductance causes the voltage to lead
the current and capacitance causes it to lag the
current, they tend to cancel each other out.
Because
Because inductance
inductance causes the voltage to
causes the voltage to lead
lead
the current and
the current and capacitance
capacitance causes it to
causes it to lag
lag the
the
current, they tend to
current, they tend to cancel
cancel each other out.
each other out.
Resonance
Resonance (Maximum Power)
(Maximum Power)
occurs when X
occurs when XL
L = X
= XC
C
R
XC
XL X
XL
L =
= X
XC
C
2 2
( )
L C
Z R X X R
   
1
2
2
fL
fC



1
2
r
f
LC


Resonant
Resonant f
fr
r
X
XL
L = X
= XC
C
Example 5:
Example 5: Find the resonant frequency for the
Find the resonant frequency for the
previous circuit example: L = .5 H, C = 8
previous circuit example: L = .5 H, C = 8 
F
F
1
2
r
f
LC


-6
1
2 (0.5H)(8x10 F
f


Resonant fr = 79.6 Hz
Resonant fr = 79.6 Hz
At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance (only
resistance) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero.
At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance (
At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance (only
only
resistance
resistance) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero.
) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero.
A
? Hz
0.5 H
60 
120 V
8 F
Resonance XL = XC
Power in an AC Circuit
Power in an AC Circuit
No power is consumed by inductance or
capacitance. Thus power is a function of the
component of the impedance along resistance:
No power is consumed by inductance or
No power is consumed by inductance or
capacitance. Thus power is a function of the
capacitance. Thus power is a function of the
component of the impedance along resistance:
component of the impedance along resistance:
In terms of ac voltage:
In terms of ac voltage:
P = iV cos 
P = iV cos 
In terms of the resistance R:
In terms of the resistance R:
P = i2R
P = i2R

R
XL - XC
Z
Z
Impedance
Impedance
P
P lost in
lost in R
R only
only
The fraction
The fraction Cos
Cos 
 is known as the
is known as the power factor.
power factor.
Example 6:
Example 6: What is the average power loss for
What is the average power loss for
the previous example:
the previous example: V
V = 120 V,
= 120 V, 
 =
= -
-60.5
60.50
0,
,
i
i = 90.5 A, and R = 60
= 90.5 A, and R = 60
 .
.
The higher the power factor, the more
efficient is the circuit in its use of ac power.
The
The higher
higher the power factor, the more
the power factor, the more
efficient
efficient is the circuit in its use of ac power.
is the circuit in its use of ac power.
A
? Hz
0.5 H
60 
120 V
8 F
Resonance XL = XC
P = i
P = i2
2R
R = (0.0905 A)
= (0.0905 A)2
2(60
(60 

Average P = 0.491 W
Average P = 0.491 W
The power factor is:
The power factor is: Cos 60.5
Cos 60.50
0
Cos  = 0.492 or 49.2%
Cos  = 0.492 or 49.2%
The Transformer
The Transformer
A
A transformer
transformer is a device that uses induction
is a device that uses induction
and ac current to step voltages up or down.
and ac current to step voltages up or down.
R
a.c.
Np Ns
Transformer
P P
N
t

 

E S S
N
t

 

E
Induced
emf’s are:
Induced
emf’s are:
An ac source of emf
Ep is connected to
primary coil with Np
turns. Secondary has
Ns turns and emf of
Es.
An ac source of emf
An ac source of emf
E
Ep
p is connected to
is connected to
primary coil with
primary coil with N
Np
p
turns. Secondary has
turns. Secondary has
N
Ns
s turns and emf of
turns and emf of
E
Es
s.
.
Transformers (Continued):
Transformers (Continued):
R
a.c.
Np Ns
Transformer
P P
N
t

 

E
S S
N
t

 

E
Recognizing that
Recognizing that 
/
/
t
t is the same in each coil,
is the same in each coil,
we divide first relation by second and obtain:
we divide first relation by second and obtain:
The transformer
equation:
The transformer
equation:
P P
S S
N
N

E
E
Example 7:
Example 7: A generator produces 10 A at
A generator produces 10 A at
600 V. The primary coil in a transformer has
600 V. The primary coil in a transformer has
20 turns. How many secondary turns are
20 turns. How many secondary turns are
needed to step up the voltage to 2400 V?
needed to step up the voltage to 2400 V?
R
a.c.
Np Ns
I = 10 A; Vp = 600 V
20
turns
P P
S S
V N
V N

Applying the
Applying the
transformer equation:
transformer equation:
(20)(2400V)
600V
P S
S
P
N V
N
V
  NS = 80 turns
NS = 80 turns
This is a step-up transformer; reversing coils
will make it a step-down transformer.
This is a
This is a step
step-
-up transformer
up transformer; reversing coils
; reversing coils
will make it a step
will make it a step-
-down transformer.
down transformer.
Transformer Efficiency
Transformer Efficiency
There is no power gain in stepping up the voltage
There is no power gain in stepping up the voltage
since voltage is increased by reducing current. In
since voltage is increased by reducing current. In
an ideal transformer with no internal losses:
an ideal transformer with no internal losses:
or S
P
P P S S
s P
i
i i
i
 
E
E E
E
An ideal
An ideal
transformer:
transformer:
R
a.c.
Np Ns
Ideal Transformer
The above equation assumes no internal energy
losses due to heat or flux changes. Actual
efficiencies are usually between 90 and 100%.
The above equation assumes no internal energy
The above equation assumes no internal energy
losses due to heat or flux changes.
losses due to heat or flux changes. Actual
Actual
efficiencies
efficiencies are usually between
are usually between 90 and 100%.
90 and 100%.
Example 7:
Example 7: The transformer in
The transformer in Ex. 6
Ex. 6 is
is
connected to a power line whose resistance
connected to a power line whose resistance
is
is 12
12 
. How much of the power is lost in
. How much of the power is lost in
the transmission line?
the transmission line?
V
VS
S = 2400
= 2400 V
V
R
a.c.
Np Ns
I = 10 A; Vp = 600 V
20
turns
12 
P P
P P S S S
S
i
i i i
 
E
E E
E
(600V)(10A)
2.50 A
2400V
S
i  
P
Plost
lost = i
= i2
2R
R = (2.50 A)
= (2.50 A)2
2(12
(12 
)
) P
Plost
lost = 75.0 W
= 75.0 W
P
Pin
in = (600 V)(10 A) = 6000 W
= (600 V)(10 A) = 6000 W
%Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25%
%Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25%
%Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25%
Summary
Summary
Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax
Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax
Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax
Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax
Inductive Reactance:
2 Unitisthe
L
X fL

 
Ohm's law: L L
V iX

Capacitive Reactance:
1
Unitisthe
2
C
X
fC

 
Ohm's law: VC C
iX

Summary (Cont.)
Summary (Cont.)
2 2
( )
T R L C
V V V V
   tan L C
R
V V
V



2 2
( )
L C
Z R X X
  
or T
T
V
V iZ i
Z
 
tan L C
X X
R



1
2
r
f
LC


Summary (Cont.)
Summary (Cont.)
In terms of ac voltage:
In terms of ac voltage:
P = iV cos 
P = iV cos 
In terms of the resistance R:
In terms of the resistance R:
P = i2R
P = i2R
Power in AC Circuits:
Power in AC Circuits:
P P
S S
N
N

E
E P P S S
i i

E E
Transformers:
Transformers:
CONCLUSION: Chapter 32A
CONCLUSION: Chapter 32A
AC Circuits
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AC Circuits.pdf

  • 1. Chapter 32A Chapter 32A – – AC Circuits AC Circuits A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University A PowerPoint Presentation by A PowerPoint Presentation by Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Paul E. Tippens, Professor of Physics Southern Polytechnic State University Southern Polytechnic State University © 2007
  • 2. Objectives: Objectives: After completing this After completing this module, you should be able to: module, you should be able to: • • Write and apply equations for calculating Write and apply equations for calculating the the inductive and capacitive reactances inductive and capacitive reactances for for inductors and capacitors in an ac circuit. inductors and capacitors in an ac circuit. • • Describe, with diagrams and equations, the Describe, with diagrams and equations, the phase relationships phase relationships for circuits containing for circuits containing resistance, resistance, capacitance, capacitance, and and inductance inductance. . • • Describe the sinusoidal variation in Describe the sinusoidal variation in ac ac current and voltage current and voltage, and calculate their , and calculate their effective effective values. values.
  • 3. Objectives (Cont.) Objectives (Cont.) • • Write and apply equations for calculating the Write and apply equations for calculating the impedance impedance, the , the phase angle phase angle, the , the effective effective current current, the , the average power average power, and the , and the resonant resonant frequency frequency for a series ac circuit. for a series ac circuit. • • Describe the basic operation of a Describe the basic operation of a step step- - up up and a and a step step- -down transformer down transformer. . • • Write and apply the Write and apply the transformer equation transformer equation and determine the and determine the efficiency efficiency of a of a transformer. transformer.
  • 4. Alternating Currents Alternating Currents An alternating current such as that produced by a generator has no direction in the sense that direct current has. The magnitudes vary sinusoidally with time as given by: An An alternating current alternating current such as that produced such as that produced by a generator has no direction in the sense by a generator has no direction in the sense that direct current has. The magnitudes vary that direct current has. The magnitudes vary sinusoidally sinusoidally with time as given by: with time as given by: Emax i imax max time, t E = Emax sin  i = imax sin  AC-voltage and current
  • 5.  450 900 1350 1800 2700 3600 E R = Emax E = Emax sin  Rotating Vector Description Rotating Vector Description The coordinate of the emf at any instant is the value of Emax sin Observe for incremental angles in steps of 450. Same is true for i. The coordinate of the emf at any instant is the value of Emax sin Observe for incremental angles in steps of 450. Same is true for i.  450 900 1350 1800 2700 3600 E Radius = Emax E = Emax sin 
  • 6. Effective AC Current Effective AC Current i imax max The average current The average current in a cycle is zero in a cycle is zero— — half + and half half + and half - -. . But energy is expended, But energy is expended, regardless of direction. regardless of direction. So the So the “ “root root- -mean mean- - square square” ” value is useful. value is useful. 2 2 0.707 rms I I I   I = imax The The rms rms value value I Irms rms is is sometimes called the sometimes called the effective effective current current I Ieff eff: : The effective ac current: ieff = 0.707 imax
  • 7. AC Definitions AC Definitions One One effective ampere effective ampere is that ac current for is that ac current for which the power is the same as for one which the power is the same as for one ampere of dc current. ampere of dc current. One One effective volt effective volt is that ac voltage that is that ac voltage that gives an effective ampere through a gives an effective ampere through a resistance of one ohm. resistance of one ohm. Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax
  • 8. Example 1: Example 1: For a particular device, the house For a particular device, the house ac voltage is ac voltage is 120 120- -V V and the ac current is and the ac current is 10 A 10 A. . What are their What are their maximum maximum values? values? ieff = 0.707 imax ieff = 0.707 imax Veff = 0.707 Vmax Veff = 0.707 Vmax max 10 A 0.707 0.707 eff i i   max 120V 0.707 0.707 eff V V   imax = 14.14 A imax = 14.14 A Vmax = 170 V Vmax = 170 V The ac voltage actually varies from +170 V to -170 V and the current from 14.1 A to –14.1 A. The ac voltage actually varies from The ac voltage actually varies from +170 V to +170 V to - -170 V 170 V and the current from and the current from 14.1 A to 14.1 A to – –14.1 A 14.1 A. .
  • 9. Pure Resistance in AC Circuits Pure Resistance in AC Circuits A a.c. Source R V Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm’s law applies for effective currents and voltages. Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm Voltage and current are in phase, and Ohm’ ’s s law applies for effective currents and voltages. law applies for effective currents and voltages. Ohm’s law: Veff = ieffR Vmax i imax max Voltage Current
  • 10. AC and Inductors AC and Inductors Time, t I i Current Current Rise Rise  0.63I Inductor The voltage The voltage V V peaks first, causing rapid rise in peaks first, causing rapid rise in i i current which then peaks as the emf goes to zero. current which then peaks as the emf goes to zero. Voltage Voltage leads leads ( (peaks before peaks before) the current by 90 ) the current by 900 0. . Voltage and current are out of phase Voltage and current are out of phase. . Time, t I i Current Current Decay Decay  0.37I Inductor
  • 11. A Pure Inductor in AC Circuit A Pure Inductor in AC Circuit A L V a.c. Vmax i imax max Voltage Current The voltage peaks 900 before the current peaks. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. The voltage peaks 90 The voltage peaks 900 0 before the current peaks. before the current peaks. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. The The reactance reactance may be defined as the may be defined as the nonresistive nonresistive opposition opposition to the flow of ac current. to the flow of ac current.
  • 12. Inductive Reactance Inductive Reactance A L V a.c. The The back back emf emf induced induced by a changing current by a changing current provides opposition to provides opposition to current, called current, called inductive inductive reactance X reactance XL L. . Such losses are Such losses are temporary temporary, however, since the , however, since the current current changes direction changes direction, periodically re , periodically re- -supplying supplying energy so that no net power is lost in one cycle. energy so that no net power is lost in one cycle. Inductive reactance Inductive reactance X XL L is a function of both the is a function of both the inductance inductance and the and the frequency frequency of the ac current. of the ac current.
  • 13. Calculating Inductive Reactance Calculating Inductive Reactance A L V a.c. Inductive Reactance: 2 Unitisthe L X fL    Ohm's law: L L V iX  The The voltage voltage reading reading V V in the above circuit at in the above circuit at the instant the the instant the ac ac current is current is i i can be found from can be found from the the inductance inductance in in H H and the and the frequency frequency in in Hz Hz. . (2 ) L V i fL   Ohm’s law: VL = ieffXL
  • 14. Example 2: Example 2: A coil having an inductance of A coil having an inductance of 0.6 H 0.6 H is connected to a is connected to a 120 120- -V V, , 60 Hz 60 Hz ac ac source. Neglecting resistance, what is the source. Neglecting resistance, what is the effective current through the coil? effective current through the coil? A L = 0.6 H V 120 V, 60 Hz Reactance: X Reactance: XL L = = 2 2 fL fL X XL L = = 2 2 (60 Hz)(0.6 H) (60 Hz)(0.6 H) X XL L = 226 = 226   120V 226 eff eff L V i X    ieff = 0.531 A ieff = 0.531 A Show that the peak current is Show that the peak current is I Imax max = = 0.750 0.750 A A
  • 15. AC and Capacitance AC and Capacitance Time, t Qmax q Rise in Rise in Charge Charge Capacitor  0.63 I Time, t I i Current Current Decay Decay Capacitor  0.37 I The voltage The voltage V V peaks peaks ¼ ¼ of a cycle after the of a cycle after the current current i i reaches its maximum. The voltage reaches its maximum. The voltage lags lags the current. the current. Current Current i i and V out of phase and V out of phase. .
  • 16. A Pure Capacitor in AC Circuit A Pure Capacitor in AC Circuit Vmax i imax max Voltage Current A V a.c. C The voltage peaks 900 after the current peaks. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. The voltage peaks 90 The voltage peaks 900 0 after after the current peaks. the current peaks. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. One builds as the other falls and vice versa. The diminishing current i builds charge on C which increases the back emf of VC. The diminishing current The diminishing current i i builds charge on builds charge on C C which increases the which increases the back emf back emf of of V VC C. .
  • 17. Capacitive Reactance Capacitive Reactance No No net power net power is lost in a complete cycle, even is lost in a complete cycle, even though the capacitor does provide nonresistive though the capacitor does provide nonresistive opposition ( opposition (reactance reactance) to the flow of ac current. ) to the flow of ac current. Capacitive reactance Capacitive reactance X XC C is affected by both the is affected by both the capacitance capacitance and the and the frequency frequency of the ac current. of the ac current. A V a.c. C Energy Energy gains and losses gains and losses are also are also temporary temporary for for capacitors due to the capacitors due to the constantly changing ac constantly changing ac current. current.
  • 18. Calculating Inductive Reactance Calculating Inductive Reactance Capacitive Reactance: 1 Unitisthe 2 C X fC    Ohm's law: VC C iX  The The voltage voltage reading reading V V in the above circuit at in the above circuit at the instant the the instant the ac ac current is current is i i can be found from can be found from the the inductance inductance in in F F and the and the frequency frequency in in Hz Hz. . 2 L i V fL   A V a.c. C Ohm’s law: VC = ieffXC
  • 19. Example 3: Example 3: A 2 A 2- - F capacitor is connected to F capacitor is connected to a 120 a 120- -V, 60 Hz ac source. Neglecting V, 60 Hz ac source. Neglecting resistance, what is the effective current resistance, what is the effective current through the coil? through the coil? Reactance: Reactance: X XC C = 1330 = 1330   120V 1330 eff eff C V i X    ieff = 90.5 mA ieff = 90.5 mA Show that the peak current is Show that the peak current is i imax max = = 128 mA 128 mA A V C = 2 F 120 V, 60 Hz 1 2 C X fC   -6 1 2 (60Hz)(2 x 10 F) C X  
  • 20. Memory Aid for AC Elements Memory Aid for AC Elements An An old old, but very , but very effective, way to effective, way to remember the remember the phase phase differences differences for for inductors inductors and and capacitors capacitors is : is : “ “E E L I L I” ” the the “ “i i C C E E” ” Man Man Emf E is before current i in inductors L; Emf E is after current i in capacitors C. Emf Emf E E is is before before current current i i in inductors in inductors L L; ; Emf Emf E E is is after after current current i i in capacitors in capacitors C. C. “E E L L i” “I C E E” man the
  • 21. Frequency and AC Circuits Frequency and AC Circuits f f R, X R, X 1 2 C X fC   2 L X fL   Resistance Resistance R R is constant and not affected by is constant and not affected by f. f. Inductive reactance Inductive reactance X XL L varies directly with varies directly with frequency as expected frequency as expected since since E E   i/ i/ t t. . Capacitive reactance Capacitive reactance X XC C varies varies inversely inversely with with f f since rapid ac since rapid ac allows little time for charge to allows little time for charge to build up on capacitors. build up on capacitors. R R X XL L X XC C
  • 22. Series LRC Circuits Series LRC Circuits L VR VC C R a.c. VL VT A Series ac circuit Consider an inductor L, a capacitor C, and a resistor R all connected in series with an ac source. The instantaneous current and voltages can be measured with meters. Consider an Consider an inductor inductor L L, , a a capacitor capacitor C C, , and and a a resistor resistor R R all connected in all connected in series series with with an an ac source ac source. The instantaneous current and . The instantaneous current and voltages can be measured with meters. voltages can be measured with meters.
  • 23. Phase in a Series AC Circuit Phase in a Series AC Circuit The voltage The voltage leads leads current in an inductor and current in an inductor and lags lags current in a capacitor. current in a capacitor. In phase In phase for resistance for resistance R R. .  450 900 1350 1800 2700 3600 V V = Vmax sin  VR VC VL Rotating Rotating phasor phasor diagram diagram generates voltage waves generates voltage waves for each element for each element R R, , L L, and , and C C showing phase showing phase relations. Current relations. Current i i is always is always in phase in phase with with V VR. R.
  • 24. Phasors Phasors and Voltage and Voltage At time t = 0, suppose we read At time t = 0, suppose we read V VL L, , V VR R and and V VC C for an for an ac series circuit. What is the source voltage ac series circuit. What is the source voltage V VT T? ? We handle phase differences by finding the We handle phase differences by finding the vector sum vector sum of these readings. of these readings. V VT T = =  V Vi i. . The The angle angle   is the is the phase angle phase angle for the ac circuit. for the ac circuit.  VR VL - VC V VT T Source voltage Source voltage VR VC VL Phasor Phasor Diagram Diagram
  • 25. Calculating Total Source Voltage Calculating Total Source Voltage  VR VL - VC V VT T Source voltage Source voltage Treating as vectors, we find: Treating as vectors, we find: 2 2 ( ) T R L C V V V V    tan L C R V V V    Now recall that: Now recall that: V VR R = = iR iR; ; V VL L = = iX iXL L; ; and and V VC C = = iV iVC C Substitution into the above voltage equation gives: Substitution into the above voltage equation gives: 2 2 ( ) T L C V i R X X   
  • 26. Impedance in an AC Circuit Impedance in an AC Circuit  R XL - XC Z Z Impedance Impedance 2 2 ( ) T L C V i R X X    Impedance Impedance Z Z is defined: is defined: 2 2 ( ) L C Z R X X    Ohm Ohm’ ’s law for ac current s law for ac current and impedance: and impedance: or T T V V iZ i Z   The impedance is the combined opposition to ac current consisting of both resistance and reactance. The impedance is the combined opposition to ac current consisting of both resistance and reactance.
  • 27. Example 3: Example 3: A A 60 60- -  resistor, a resistor, a 0.5 H 0.5 H inductor, and inductor, and an an 8 8- - F F capacitor are connected in series with a capacitor are connected in series with a 120 120- -V, 60 Hz V, 60 Hz ac source. Calculate the impedance ac source. Calculate the impedance for this circuit. for this circuit. A 60 Hz 0.5 H 60  120 V 8 F 1 2 and 2 L C X fL X fC     2 (60Hz)(0.6 H) = 226 L X    -6 1 332 2 (60Hz)(8 x 10 F) C X     2 2 2 2 ( ) (60 ) (226 332 ) L C Z R X X          Thus, the impedance is: Thus, the impedance is: Z = 122 
  • 28. Example 4: Example 4: Find the effective current and the Find the effective current and the phase angle for the previous example. phase angle for the previous example. A 60 Hz 0.5 H 60  120 V 8 F X XL L = = 226 226   X XC C = = 332 332   R = R = 60 60   Z = Z = 122 122   120 V 122 T eff V i Z    ieff = 0.985 A ieff = 0.985 A Next we find the Next we find the phase angle phase angle: :  R XL - XC Z Z Impedance Impedance X XL L – – X XC C = 226 = 226 – – 332 = 332 = - -106 106   R = 60 R = 60   tan L C X X R    Continued . . . Continued . . .
  • 29. Example 4 (Cont.): Example 4 (Cont.): Find the Find the phase angle phase angle  for for the previous example. the previous example. -106   60  Z Z X XL L – – X XC C = 226 = 226 – – 332 = 332 = - -106 106   R = 60 R = 60   tan L C X X R    106 tan 60      = -60.50 = -60.50 The negative phase angle means that the ac voltage lags the current by 60.50. This is known as a capacitive circuit. The The negative negative phase angle means that the ac phase angle means that the ac voltage voltage lags lags the current by 60.5 the current by 60.50 0. This is . This is known as a known as a capacitive capacitive circuit. circuit.
  • 30. Resonant Frequency Resonant Frequency Because inductance causes the voltage to lead the current and capacitance causes it to lag the current, they tend to cancel each other out. Because Because inductance inductance causes the voltage to causes the voltage to lead lead the current and the current and capacitance capacitance causes it to causes it to lag lag the the current, they tend to current, they tend to cancel cancel each other out. each other out. Resonance Resonance (Maximum Power) (Maximum Power) occurs when X occurs when XL L = X = XC C R XC XL X XL L = = X XC C 2 2 ( ) L C Z R X X R     1 2 2 fL fC    1 2 r f LC   Resonant Resonant f fr r X XL L = X = XC C
  • 31. Example 5: Example 5: Find the resonant frequency for the Find the resonant frequency for the previous circuit example: L = .5 H, C = 8 previous circuit example: L = .5 H, C = 8  F F 1 2 r f LC   -6 1 2 (0.5H)(8x10 F f   Resonant fr = 79.6 Hz Resonant fr = 79.6 Hz At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance (only resistance) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero. At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance ( At resonant frequency, there is zero reactance (only only resistance resistance) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero. ) and the circuit has a phase angle of zero. A ? Hz 0.5 H 60  120 V 8 F Resonance XL = XC
  • 32. Power in an AC Circuit Power in an AC Circuit No power is consumed by inductance or capacitance. Thus power is a function of the component of the impedance along resistance: No power is consumed by inductance or No power is consumed by inductance or capacitance. Thus power is a function of the capacitance. Thus power is a function of the component of the impedance along resistance: component of the impedance along resistance: In terms of ac voltage: In terms of ac voltage: P = iV cos  P = iV cos  In terms of the resistance R: In terms of the resistance R: P = i2R P = i2R  R XL - XC Z Z Impedance Impedance P P lost in lost in R R only only The fraction The fraction Cos Cos   is known as the is known as the power factor. power factor.
  • 33. Example 6: Example 6: What is the average power loss for What is the average power loss for the previous example: the previous example: V V = 120 V, = 120 V,   = = - -60.5 60.50 0, , i i = 90.5 A, and R = 60 = 90.5 A, and R = 60  . . The higher the power factor, the more efficient is the circuit in its use of ac power. The The higher higher the power factor, the more the power factor, the more efficient efficient is the circuit in its use of ac power. is the circuit in its use of ac power. A ? Hz 0.5 H 60  120 V 8 F Resonance XL = XC P = i P = i2 2R R = (0.0905 A) = (0.0905 A)2 2(60 (60   Average P = 0.491 W Average P = 0.491 W The power factor is: The power factor is: Cos 60.5 Cos 60.50 0 Cos  = 0.492 or 49.2% Cos  = 0.492 or 49.2%
  • 34. The Transformer The Transformer A A transformer transformer is a device that uses induction is a device that uses induction and ac current to step voltages up or down. and ac current to step voltages up or down. R a.c. Np Ns Transformer P P N t     E S S N t     E Induced emf’s are: Induced emf’s are: An ac source of emf Ep is connected to primary coil with Np turns. Secondary has Ns turns and emf of Es. An ac source of emf An ac source of emf E Ep p is connected to is connected to primary coil with primary coil with N Np p turns. Secondary has turns. Secondary has N Ns s turns and emf of turns and emf of E Es s. .
  • 35. Transformers (Continued): Transformers (Continued): R a.c. Np Ns Transformer P P N t     E S S N t     E Recognizing that Recognizing that  / / t t is the same in each coil, is the same in each coil, we divide first relation by second and obtain: we divide first relation by second and obtain: The transformer equation: The transformer equation: P P S S N N  E E
  • 36. Example 7: Example 7: A generator produces 10 A at A generator produces 10 A at 600 V. The primary coil in a transformer has 600 V. The primary coil in a transformer has 20 turns. How many secondary turns are 20 turns. How many secondary turns are needed to step up the voltage to 2400 V? needed to step up the voltage to 2400 V? R a.c. Np Ns I = 10 A; Vp = 600 V 20 turns P P S S V N V N  Applying the Applying the transformer equation: transformer equation: (20)(2400V) 600V P S S P N V N V   NS = 80 turns NS = 80 turns This is a step-up transformer; reversing coils will make it a step-down transformer. This is a This is a step step- -up transformer up transformer; reversing coils ; reversing coils will make it a step will make it a step- -down transformer. down transformer.
  • 37. Transformer Efficiency Transformer Efficiency There is no power gain in stepping up the voltage There is no power gain in stepping up the voltage since voltage is increased by reducing current. In since voltage is increased by reducing current. In an ideal transformer with no internal losses: an ideal transformer with no internal losses: or S P P P S S s P i i i i   E E E E An ideal An ideal transformer: transformer: R a.c. Np Ns Ideal Transformer The above equation assumes no internal energy losses due to heat or flux changes. Actual efficiencies are usually between 90 and 100%. The above equation assumes no internal energy The above equation assumes no internal energy losses due to heat or flux changes. losses due to heat or flux changes. Actual Actual efficiencies efficiencies are usually between are usually between 90 and 100%. 90 and 100%.
  • 38. Example 7: Example 7: The transformer in The transformer in Ex. 6 Ex. 6 is is connected to a power line whose resistance connected to a power line whose resistance is is 12 12  . How much of the power is lost in . How much of the power is lost in the transmission line? the transmission line? V VS S = 2400 = 2400 V V R a.c. Np Ns I = 10 A; Vp = 600 V 20 turns 12  P P P P S S S S i i i i   E E E E (600V)(10A) 2.50 A 2400V S i   P Plost lost = i = i2 2R R = (2.50 A) = (2.50 A)2 2(12 (12  ) ) P Plost lost = 75.0 W = 75.0 W P Pin in = (600 V)(10 A) = 6000 W = (600 V)(10 A) = 6000 W %Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25% %Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25% %Power Lost = (75 W/6000 W)(100%) = 1.25%
  • 39. Summary Summary Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax Effective current: ieff = 0.707 imax Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax Effective voltage: Veff = 0.707 Vmax Inductive Reactance: 2 Unitisthe L X fL    Ohm's law: L L V iX  Capacitive Reactance: 1 Unitisthe 2 C X fC    Ohm's law: VC C iX 
  • 40. Summary (Cont.) Summary (Cont.) 2 2 ( ) T R L C V V V V    tan L C R V V V    2 2 ( ) L C Z R X X    or T T V V iZ i Z   tan L C X X R    1 2 r f LC  
  • 41. Summary (Cont.) Summary (Cont.) In terms of ac voltage: In terms of ac voltage: P = iV cos  P = iV cos  In terms of the resistance R: In terms of the resistance R: P = i2R P = i2R Power in AC Circuits: Power in AC Circuits: P P S S N N  E E P P S S i i  E E Transformers: Transformers:
  • 42. CONCLUSION: Chapter 32A CONCLUSION: Chapter 32A AC Circuits AC Circuits