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The document outlines the method of mesh analysis in circuit theory, detailing the steps to determine mesh currents and the differences between nodal and mesh analysis. It emphasizes the application of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) for mesh analysis and provides guidelines for choosing between nodal and mesh analysis based on circuit characteristics and required information. Additionally, it includes exercises and homework assignments to reinforce the concepts discussed.

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CLO2 Mesh 8 June 22

The document outlines the method of mesh analysis in circuit theory, detailing the steps to determine mesh currents and the differences between nodal and mesh analysis. It emphasizes the application of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) for mesh analysis and provides guidelines for choosing between nodal and mesh analysis based on circuit characteristics and required information. Additionally, it includes exercises and homework assignments to reinforce the concepts discussed.

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BEE1013

Circuit Theory I

Method of Analysis (CLO2)


Mesh analysis

Lecturer: Ts. Dr. Sarah ‘Atifah binti Saruchi


8/6/22
Recap

Nodal analysis
General steps:
Step 1 : Label nodes
Step 2: Apply KCL and Ohm’s law
Step 3: Solve simultaneous equations

Special case:
Case 1: If voltage source is located in between nonreference node and
reference node, , we can simply set the voltage at the nonreference node
equal to the voltage of the voltage source.

Case 2: If the voltage source is located in between two nonreference


node, we can assume it as supernode. Apply KCL, KVL and Ohm’s law.
Homework
Find the node voltages.

Hint:

Step 1: Label the nodes. (skip this


since nodes already labelled)
Step 2: Apply KCL and Ohm’s law
(current flow already labelled)
Step 3: Solve the simultaneous
equations
Homework

Find the node voltages using nodal analysis.


Today’s outline

1. Mesh analysis
2. Mesh analysis with current source
Mesh Analysis

1. Mesh analysis provides another general procedure for


analyzing circuits using mesh currents as the circuit
variables.

2. Nodal analysis applies KCL to find unknown voltages in a


given circuit, while mesh analysis applies KVL to find
unknown currents.

3. A mesh is a loop which does not contain any other loops


within it.
Mesh Analysis

Steps to determine the mesh currents:

1. Assign mesh currents i1, i2, …, into the n meshes.

2. Apply KVL to each of the n meshes. Use Ohm’s law to


express the voltages in terms of the mesh currents.

3. Solve the resulting n simultaneous equations to get the


mesh currents.
Mesh Analysis

Example

Note:
i1 and i2 are mesh current (imaginative, not measurable directly)
I1, I2 and I3 are branch current (real, measurable directly)
I1 = i1; I2 = i2; I3 = i1 - i2
Mesh Analysis

Step 1: Assign mesh. It is conventional to assume that each mesh


current flows clockwise.
Mesh Analysis

Step 2: Apply KVL at mesh 1.

Step 2: Apply KVL at mesh 2.


Mesh Analysis

Step 3: Solve the simultaneous equations to find i1 and i2.


Exercise 1
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3

Find branch currents I1,I2,I3.


Mesh analysis with current source
Mesh analysis with current source
• A supermesh requires the application of both KVL and KCL.
Exercise 4
Homework
Use mesh analysis to determine i1, i2, and i3.
Nodal or Mesh Analysis?

Selection based on two factors:

1. Nature of particular network


✓ Choose nodal analysis for circuit with fewer nodes than
meshes.
✓ Choose mesh analysis for circuit with fewer meshes than
nodes.
✓ Networks that contain many series connected elements,
voltage sources, or supermeshes are more suitable for mesh
analysis.
✓ Networks with parallel-connected elements, current sources,
or supernodes are more suitable for nodal analysis.

*Appropriate selection will cause smaller number of equations


Nodal or Mesh Analysis?

Selection based on two factors:

2. Information required.
✓ If node voltages are required, it may be expedient to apply
nodal analysis.
✓ If branch or mesh currents are required, it may be better to
use mesh analysis.
Finished
✓ CLO1-Basic Law
✓ CLO2- Circuit analysis
Tentative
13/6- Exercise day (attendance based on submission, no
need to come to the class, solve the exercise yourself)
15/6- Exercise discussion

20/6- Test 1 (DETSAR)


11-1230, CLO1+CLO2
The end

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