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Verification of Superposition Theorem.

The document summarizes an experiment to verify the superposition theorem in an electrical circuit. The experiment involves applying one voltage source at a time, measuring the currents, and then using superposition to calculate the total currents with both sources applied. Key steps include activating one source and shorting the other, measuring branch currents, then repeating for the other source alone and using superposition to add the currents. The results matched theoretical predictions, verifying superposition.

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Verification of Superposition Theorem.

The document summarizes an experiment to verify the superposition theorem in an electrical circuit. The experiment involves applying one voltage source at a time, measuring the currents, and then using superposition to calculate the total currents with both sources applied. Key steps include activating one source and shorting the other, measuring branch currents, then repeating for the other source alone and using superposition to add the currents. The results matched theoretical predictions, verifying superposition.

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Course Title: Electrical Circuit Lab

Course Code: EEE-1102

Lab Report- 4
Experiment Name: VERIFICATION OF SUPERPOSITION THEOREM.

Submission Date- 20/11/2021

Author:
SARKAR Supervisor:
ID - 3 22 Abdullah Al Mamun
Dep ar t men t - E E EE
Sec t i o n - A

November 20, 2021


OBJECTIVE: -
To verify the superposition theorem for the given circuit.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: -

• Resistors
• Digital Multi Meter
• Connecting Wires
• Breadboard
• DC Power Supply
We have performed all the activities using this Proteus Design Suite software here.

THEORY: -
Superposition Theorem
Superposition theorem states that in a linear bilateral network containing more
than one source, the current flowing through the branch is the algebraic sum of the current
flowing through that branch when sources are considered one at a time and replacing other
sources by their respective internal resistances.

Explanation of Superposition Theorem:

Let us understand the superposition theorem with the help of an example. The
circuit diagram is shown below consists of two voltage sources V1 and V2.

First, take the source V1 alone and short circuit the V2 source as shown in the circuit
diagram below:
Here, the value of current flowing in each branch,
i.e. i1’, i2’ and i3’ is calculated by the following
equations.
The difference between the above two equations gives the value of the current i3’

Now, activating the voltage source V2 and deactivating the voltage source V1 by
short-circuiting it, find the various currents, i.e. i1’’, i2’’, i3’’ flowing in the circuit
diagram shown below:

Here,

And the value of the current i3’’ will be calculated by the equation shown below:

As per the superposition theorem, the value of current i1, i2, i3 is now calculated as:

The direction of the current should be taken care of while finding the current in the
various branches.
(Simulated on Proteus):

Figure-1: E1 and E2 both Source Is Active Now Show Output


Figure-2: E1=24V Source Is Active Now Show Output

Figure-3: E2=12V Source Is Active Now Show Output


PROCEDURE: -
(We have performed all the activities using this Proteus Design Suite software here.)

Step 1 – Take only one independent source of voltage or current and deactivate the
other sources.
Step 2 – In the circuit diagram B shown above, consider the source E1 and replace
the other source E2 by its internal resistance. If its internal resistance is not given,
then it is taken as zero and the source is short-circuited.
Step 3 – If there is a voltage source than short circuit it and if there is a current
source then just open circuit it.
Step 4 – Thus, by activating one source and deactivating the other source find the
current in each branch of the network. Taking the above example find the current
I1’, I2’and I3’.
Step 5 – Now consider the other source E2 and replace the source E1 by its internal
resistance r1 as shown in the circuit diagram C.
Step 6 – Determine the current in various sections, I1’’, I2’’ and I3’’.
Step 7 – Now to determine the net branch current utilizing the superposition
theorem, add the currents obtained from each individual source for each branch.
Step 8 – If the current obtained by each branch is in the same direction, then add
them and if it is in the opposite direction, subtract them to obtain the net current in
each branch. The actual flow of current in the circuit C will be given by the equations shown
below:
OBSERVATION TABLE: -
Values of R1, [E1 & E2 active] [only E1 active] [only E2 active]
Circuit R2 and R3
I (mA) I’ (mA) I” (mA)
E1=24V E1=24V E2=12V
E2=12V

R1= 400
CKT R2= 570 I= 23.8 mA I= 18.2 mA I= 5.53 mA
R3= 660

RESULT: -
Superposition theorem have been verified theoretically and practically.

Precautions:

1. Voltage control knob should be kept at minimum position


2. current control knob of RPS should be kept at maximum position

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