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The document is a lab manual for an experiment on Thevenin's Theorem, which simplifies complex circuits into equivalent series circuits for easier analysis. The experiment aims to find the Thevenin equivalent circuit and measure load voltage and current using specified apparatus. It includes a detailed methodology, precautions, experimental procedure, and questions for report writing, along with a discussion section for interpreting results.

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IEC LAB_EXP 05_Fall 24-25

The document is a lab manual for an experiment on Thevenin's Theorem, which simplifies complex circuits into equivalent series circuits for easier analysis. The experiment aims to find the Thevenin equivalent circuit and measure load voltage and current using specified apparatus. It includes a detailed methodology, precautions, experimental procedure, and questions for report writing, along with a discussion section for interpreting results.

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Experiment 05 Lab Manual

American International University- Bangladesh


Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
EEE 2109: Introduction to Electrical Circuits Lab

Title: Study of Thevenin’s Theorem.

Introduction:

Thevenin’s theorem is a very powerful circuit analysis technique. It can convert complex circuit to a
simpler series equivalent circuit for easier analysis. Analysis involves removing part of the circuit
across two terminals to aid calculation, later combining the circuit with the Thevenin equivalent
circuit.

The purpose of this experiment is to-


1. find the Thevenin equivalent circuit
2. measure the load voltage and load current from the given network.

Theory and Methodology:

The Thevenin Theorem is a process by which a complex circuit is reduced to an equivalent


series circuit consisting of a single voltage source, VTH, a series resistance RTH and a load
resistance, RL. After creating the Thevenin equivalent circuit, you may then easily determine the
load voltage VL and the load current IL.
R1 R2 The Thevenin voltage VTH
is the open circuit voltage
terminals A and B
V1 at RTH
R3 VTH

The Thevenin resistance RTH VTH


+
is the resistance seen at AB
with all voltage sources
_
replaced by short circuits and
all current sources are
replaced by open circuits

Fig. 1: Thevenin’s Equivalent Circuit


Pre-Lab Homework:

Study Thevenin’s Theorem from any book or website; perform the simulation using Multisim and
MUST present the simulation results to the instructor before the start of the experiment.

Apparatus:

1. Trainer Board
2. Voltmeter
3. Ammeter
4. AVO meter or Multimeter
5. DC source
6. Resistors : 1kΩ [2 pcs], 2kΩ [2 pcs], 3kΩ [2 pcs]

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Precautions:

i) Do not short any connections. Short connections can produce heat (due to high current flow)
which is harmful for the components.
ii) Carefully connect the ammeter in series.

Experimental Procedure:

1. Remove the portion of the circuit for which Thevenin’s equivalent circuit will be
determined.
2. Remove the voltage source by a short circuit and replace the current source by an open
circuit.
3. Determine the Thevenin equivalent resistance RTH for the load.
4. Now return the sources to their original position and determine the open circuit voltage
between terminals a and b.
5. Verify the Thevenin’s theorem.

Simulation and Measurement:

Compare the simulation results with your experimental data and comment on the
differences (if any).

Data Table:

Thevenin Equivalent Thevenin Equivalent


Voltage (Eth) Resistance (Rth)
Measured Value Calculated Value/ Measured Value Calculated Value/
(Experimental) Simulate Value (Experimental) Simulated Value

Questions for report writing:

1. Verify Thevenin Theorem for the following circuit.

Fig 2: Circuit Diagram

2. Verify the measured value of total circuit current with theoretical value. Show necessary
calculation.

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3. Comment on the result as a whole.

Discussion and Conclusion:

Interpret the data/findings and determine the extent to which the experiment was successful
in complying with the goal that was initially set. Discuss any mistake you might have made
while conducting the investigation and describe ways the study could have been improved.

Reference(s):

1. Robert L. Boylestad, “Introductory Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 12th Edition, New
York, 2010, ISBN 9780137146666.

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