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Theorems
Unit-1(Basics of Electrical Engineering)
SUPERPOSITION
THEOREM (
Introduction
 This theorem is applied when we are
to determine the current in one
particular branch of a network
containing several voltage sources or
current sources or both voltage
sources and current sources.
 This scheme is to determine how
much current each of the individual
source contributes to the branch, and
then add algebraically these
component currents.
Introduction-2
 If there are several sources of emfs
acting simultaneously in an electric
circuit, then according to this theorem
emf of each source acts independently of
those of other sources.
 As if the other sources of emf did not
exist and current in any branch or
conductor of a network is equal to the
algebraic sum of the currents due to
each source of emf separately, all other
emfs being taken equal to zero.
Introduction-3
 This theorem is applicable only in linear
circuits, i.e. circuits consisting of
resistances in which Ohm's law is valid.
 However, superposition theorem can be
applied to a circuit containing current
sources and even to circuits containing
both voltage sources and current
sources.
 To remove a current source from the
circuit, circuit of the source is opened
leaving in place any conductance that
may be in parallel with it, just as series
Introduction-4
 Though the application of the above
theorem requires a little more work
than other methods such as the
circulating current method but it avoids
the solution of two or more
simultaneous equations.
 After a little practice with this method,
equations can be written directly from
the original circuit diagram and labour
in drawing extra diagrams is saved.
Statement
 In a linear resistive network containing
two or more voltage sources, the current
through any element (resistance or
source) may be determined by adding
together algebraically the currents
produced by each source acting alone,
when all other voltage sources are
replaced by their internal resistances.
 If a voltage source has no internal
resistance, the terminals to which it was
connected are joined together.
 If there are current sources present they
are removed and the network terminals
to which they were connected are left
Procedure (Step-1)
 Replace all but one of the sources of
supply by their internal resistances.
 If the internal resistance of any source
is very small as compared to other
resistances existing in the network,
the source is replaced by a short
circuit.
 In case of a current source open the
circuit leaving in place any
conductance that may be in parallel
Procedure (Step-1I & Step-III)
 Determine the currents in various
branches using Ohm's law.
Step-III
 Repeat the process using each of the
emfs turn by turn as the sole emf each
time.
 Now the total current in any branch of
the circuit is the algebraic sum of
currents due to each source.
Numerical
Solution
Solution (Figures)
Numerical-2
Solution
Solution (Cont.)
NODE-VOLTAGE THEOREM
OR
NODAL ANALYSIS
 The direct use of Kirchhoff's laws for
determining the currents in complicated
networks necessitates the simultaneous
solution of a considerable number of
equations, making the computations
extremely time-consuming.
 However, there are a number of methods
(such as loop-current method, node-voltage
method etc.), based on the same Kirchhoff's
laws, that obviate the solving of a set of
equations or reduce the number of equations
and, therefore, significantly cut the
computation work.
Explanation
 For application of node voltage theorem one
of the node is taken as reference or zero
potential or datum node and the potential
difference between each of the other nodes.
 The reference node is expressed in terms of
an unknown voltage (symbolized as V,1 V,2
or VA, VB or Vx,Vy etc.) and at every node
Kirchoffs first (or current) law is applied
assuming the possible directions of branch
currents.
 This assumption does not change the
statement of problem, since the branch
currents are determined by the potential
difference between respective nodes and not
by absolute values of node potentials.
Explanation-2
 Like Maxwell‘s circulating current theorem,
node-voltage theorem reduces the number of
equations to be solved to determine the
unknown quantities.
 If there are n number of nodes, there shall be
(n- 1) number of nodal equations in terms of
(n - 1) number of unknown variables of nodal
voltages.
 By solving these equations, nodal voltages
are known to compute the branch currents.
 When the number of nodes minus one is less
than the number of independent meshes in
the network, it is, in fact more advantageous.
 Moreover, it is particularly suited for networks
having many parallel circuits with common
Example
Illustration
 Consider, for example, a two node
network, as illustrated in Fig.
 Node C has been taken as reference
node. Let VA and VB be the voltages of
nodes A and B respectively with respect
to node C.
 Let the current distribution be as shown
on the circuit diagram arbitrarily.
 Now let us get independent equations for
these two nodes.
 Node A is the junction of resistors R1,
R2, and R4.So current equation for node
A is
Solution
Solution-2
 On solving the above Eqs. (4.26) and
(4.27).
 We will get the values of VA and VB
and then the values of currents I1,12,
I3,l4 and I5 can be computed easily.
Example
Solution
Example
Figure (Re-Draw)
Solution
Solution-2
THEVENIN'S THEOREM
 This theorem provides a mathematical
technique for replacing a two-terminal
network by a voltage source VT and
resistance RT connected in series.
 The voltage source VT (called the Thevenin‘s
equivalent voltage) is the open-circuit voltage
that appears across the load terminals.
 When the load is removed or disconnected
and resistance RT called the Thevenin 's
equivalent resistance, is equal to the
resistance of the network looking back into
the load terminals.
Thevenin's equivalent Circuit
 A Thevenin's equivalent Circuit is
shown below:
 The steady-state current will be given
as
Explanation
 Let us consider a circuit shown in Fig
4.48. which consists of a source of emf E
volts and internal resistance r ohms
connected to an external circuit
consisting of resistances R1 and
R2ohms in series.
 So far as terminals AB across which a
resistance of R2, ohms is connected the
network acts as source of open-circuit
voltage Voc (also called the Thevenin's
equivalent voltage VT) and internal
resistance Rin (also called the
Thevenin's resistance RT).
Explanation-2
 For determination of open-circuit voltage
Voc (or VT), disconnect the load resistance
RL, from the terminals A and B to provide
open circuit.
 Now current through resistance R2,
and open-circuit voltage Voc or VT
= Voltage across terminals AB
= Voltage drop across resistance R2,
Figures
Illustration
 For determination of internal resistance
Rin (or RT) of the network under
consideration remove the voltage source
from the circuit, leaving behind only its
internal resistance r, as illustrated in Fig.
4.86.
 Now view the circuit inwards from the
open terminals A and B. It is found that
the circuit [Fig. 4.86] now consists of two
parallel paths-one consisting of
resistance R2 only, and the other
consisting of resistance R1 and r in
series.
Illustration
 Thus, the equivalent resistance (RT), as
viewed from the open terminals A and B, is
given as
 Now when load resistance RL is connected
across terminals A and B, the network behaves
as a source of voltage VT and internal
resistance RT [Fig. 4.87] and current flowing
through the load resistance RL is given as
Statement
 The current in any passive circuit
element (which may be called RL) in a
network is the same as would be
obtained.
 if RL were supplied with a voltage
source Voc (or V T) in series with an
equivalent resistance Rin(or RT).
 Voc being the open-circuit voltage at the
terminals from which RL has been
removed and Rin (or RT) being the
resistance that would be measured at
these terminals after all sources have
been removed and each has been
replaced by its internal resistance.
Advantage
 This theorem is advantageous when
we are to determine the current in a
particular element of a linear bilateral
network .
 When it is desired to find the current
which flows through a resistor for its
different values.
 It makes the solution of the
complicated networks (particularly
electronic networks) quite simple.
Example
Solution
Example-2
Solution
Figures
Solution-2
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Theorems.pptx

  • 2. SUPERPOSITION THEOREM ( Introduction  This theorem is applied when we are to determine the current in one particular branch of a network containing several voltage sources or current sources or both voltage sources and current sources.  This scheme is to determine how much current each of the individual source contributes to the branch, and then add algebraically these component currents.
  • 3. Introduction-2  If there are several sources of emfs acting simultaneously in an electric circuit, then according to this theorem emf of each source acts independently of those of other sources.  As if the other sources of emf did not exist and current in any branch or conductor of a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the currents due to each source of emf separately, all other emfs being taken equal to zero.
  • 4. Introduction-3  This theorem is applicable only in linear circuits, i.e. circuits consisting of resistances in which Ohm's law is valid.  However, superposition theorem can be applied to a circuit containing current sources and even to circuits containing both voltage sources and current sources.  To remove a current source from the circuit, circuit of the source is opened leaving in place any conductance that may be in parallel with it, just as series
  • 5. Introduction-4  Though the application of the above theorem requires a little more work than other methods such as the circulating current method but it avoids the solution of two or more simultaneous equations.  After a little practice with this method, equations can be written directly from the original circuit diagram and labour in drawing extra diagrams is saved.
  • 6. Statement  In a linear resistive network containing two or more voltage sources, the current through any element (resistance or source) may be determined by adding together algebraically the currents produced by each source acting alone, when all other voltage sources are replaced by their internal resistances.  If a voltage source has no internal resistance, the terminals to which it was connected are joined together.  If there are current sources present they are removed and the network terminals to which they were connected are left
  • 7. Procedure (Step-1)  Replace all but one of the sources of supply by their internal resistances.  If the internal resistance of any source is very small as compared to other resistances existing in the network, the source is replaced by a short circuit.  In case of a current source open the circuit leaving in place any conductance that may be in parallel
  • 8. Procedure (Step-1I & Step-III)  Determine the currents in various branches using Ohm's law. Step-III  Repeat the process using each of the emfs turn by turn as the sole emf each time.  Now the total current in any branch of the circuit is the algebraic sum of currents due to each source.
  • 15. NODE-VOLTAGE THEOREM OR NODAL ANALYSIS  The direct use of Kirchhoff's laws for determining the currents in complicated networks necessitates the simultaneous solution of a considerable number of equations, making the computations extremely time-consuming.  However, there are a number of methods (such as loop-current method, node-voltage method etc.), based on the same Kirchhoff's laws, that obviate the solving of a set of equations or reduce the number of equations and, therefore, significantly cut the computation work.
  • 16. Explanation  For application of node voltage theorem one of the node is taken as reference or zero potential or datum node and the potential difference between each of the other nodes.  The reference node is expressed in terms of an unknown voltage (symbolized as V,1 V,2 or VA, VB or Vx,Vy etc.) and at every node Kirchoffs first (or current) law is applied assuming the possible directions of branch currents.  This assumption does not change the statement of problem, since the branch currents are determined by the potential difference between respective nodes and not by absolute values of node potentials.
  • 17. Explanation-2  Like Maxwell‘s circulating current theorem, node-voltage theorem reduces the number of equations to be solved to determine the unknown quantities.  If there are n number of nodes, there shall be (n- 1) number of nodal equations in terms of (n - 1) number of unknown variables of nodal voltages.  By solving these equations, nodal voltages are known to compute the branch currents.  When the number of nodes minus one is less than the number of independent meshes in the network, it is, in fact more advantageous.  Moreover, it is particularly suited for networks having many parallel circuits with common
  • 19. Illustration  Consider, for example, a two node network, as illustrated in Fig.  Node C has been taken as reference node. Let VA and VB be the voltages of nodes A and B respectively with respect to node C.  Let the current distribution be as shown on the circuit diagram arbitrarily.  Now let us get independent equations for these two nodes.  Node A is the junction of resistors R1, R2, and R4.So current equation for node A is
  • 21. Solution-2  On solving the above Eqs. (4.26) and (4.27).  We will get the values of VA and VB and then the values of currents I1,12, I3,l4 and I5 can be computed easily.
  • 28. THEVENIN'S THEOREM  This theorem provides a mathematical technique for replacing a two-terminal network by a voltage source VT and resistance RT connected in series.  The voltage source VT (called the Thevenin‘s equivalent voltage) is the open-circuit voltage that appears across the load terminals.  When the load is removed or disconnected and resistance RT called the Thevenin 's equivalent resistance, is equal to the resistance of the network looking back into the load terminals.
  • 29. Thevenin's equivalent Circuit  A Thevenin's equivalent Circuit is shown below:  The steady-state current will be given as
  • 30. Explanation  Let us consider a circuit shown in Fig 4.48. which consists of a source of emf E volts and internal resistance r ohms connected to an external circuit consisting of resistances R1 and R2ohms in series.  So far as terminals AB across which a resistance of R2, ohms is connected the network acts as source of open-circuit voltage Voc (also called the Thevenin's equivalent voltage VT) and internal resistance Rin (also called the Thevenin's resistance RT).
  • 31. Explanation-2  For determination of open-circuit voltage Voc (or VT), disconnect the load resistance RL, from the terminals A and B to provide open circuit.  Now current through resistance R2, and open-circuit voltage Voc or VT = Voltage across terminals AB = Voltage drop across resistance R2,
  • 33. Illustration  For determination of internal resistance Rin (or RT) of the network under consideration remove the voltage source from the circuit, leaving behind only its internal resistance r, as illustrated in Fig. 4.86.  Now view the circuit inwards from the open terminals A and B. It is found that the circuit [Fig. 4.86] now consists of two parallel paths-one consisting of resistance R2 only, and the other consisting of resistance R1 and r in series.
  • 34. Illustration  Thus, the equivalent resistance (RT), as viewed from the open terminals A and B, is given as  Now when load resistance RL is connected across terminals A and B, the network behaves as a source of voltage VT and internal resistance RT [Fig. 4.87] and current flowing through the load resistance RL is given as
  • 35. Statement  The current in any passive circuit element (which may be called RL) in a network is the same as would be obtained.  if RL were supplied with a voltage source Voc (or V T) in series with an equivalent resistance Rin(or RT).  Voc being the open-circuit voltage at the terminals from which RL has been removed and Rin (or RT) being the resistance that would be measured at these terminals after all sources have been removed and each has been replaced by its internal resistance.
  • 36. Advantage  This theorem is advantageous when we are to determine the current in a particular element of a linear bilateral network .  When it is desired to find the current which flows through a resistor for its different values.  It makes the solution of the complicated networks (particularly electronic networks) quite simple.