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The document describes an experiment to verify Thevenin's theorem in an electrical circuit. Students are instructed to construct an original circuit using three resistors, a variable power supply, and measure voltages and currents across different load resistors. They then determine the open circuit voltage and short circuit current to calculate the Thevenin resistance and voltage. Finally, students build the equivalent Thevenin circuit and compare measurements to the original circuit, documenting the results in tables. The purpose is to experimentally validate that any linear bilateral network can be represented as a voltage source and resistor in series.

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Exp 5

The document describes an experiment to verify Thevenin's theorem in an electrical circuit. Students are instructed to construct an original circuit using three resistors, a variable power supply, and measure voltages and currents across different load resistors. They then determine the open circuit voltage and short circuit current to calculate the Thevenin resistance and voltage. Finally, students build the equivalent Thevenin circuit and compare measurements to the original circuit, documenting the results in tables. The purpose is to experimentally validate that any linear bilateral network can be represented as a voltage source and resistor in series.

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CHITTAGONG UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING,
CHATTOGRAM-4349, BANGLADESH.
COURSE NO.: EEE 112
Experiment No. 5
Verification of the Thevenin’s Theorem

Instructions:
 Revise the lecture notes on the topic Thevenin’s Theorem (Course code: EEE 111).
 Read this laboratory manual carefully prior to start the laboratory class.
 DO NOT copy others.
 Submit your lab report before the roll call.
Objective:
(a) Experimental verification of the Thevenin’s Theorem

Required Instruments:
1) Variable DC Power Supply
2) Multi-meter/voltmeter
3) Ammeter
4) Resistors
5) Connecting Wires
6) Bread board

Thevenin’s Theorem: The Thevenin’s theorem states that any two terminal linear bilateral
network containing sources and passive elements can be replaced by an equivalent circuit
consist of a voltage source VTh in series a resistor RTh where –

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Dr. Joyprokash Chakrabartty
Dr. Tofael Ahmed
Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Tareq
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Figure – 1: Equivalent Circuit of the Thevenin’s Theorem

VTh = The open circuit voltage (VOC) at the two terminals a and b.
RTh = The resistance looking into the terminals A and B of the network with all sources
removed.
There are several methods for determining Thevenin resistance R Th. An attractive method for
determining RTh is:
1. Determine the open circuit voltage
2. Determine the short circuit current ISC as shown in the figure

Figure – 2: Circuit diagram for measuring RTh


Circuit Diagram:

Figure – 3: Original Circuit Diagram

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Dr. Joyprokash Chakrabartty
Dr. Tofael Ahmed
Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Tareq
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Figure – 4: Circuit Diagram for finding Voc

Figure – 5: Circuit for finding Isc

Figure – 6: Thevenin equivalent circuit for figure - 3

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Dr. Joyprokash Chakrabartty
Dr. Tofael Ahmed
Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Tareq
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Steps to follow:
1. Connect the three resistors R1, R2 and R3 with a variable DC power supply as shown in
Figure – 03.
2. Measure VL and IL for different RL and record the data in Table.
3. Remove the load resistance RL and find the open circuit voltage between terminals A
& B. This voltage is Thevenin voltage i.e. VTh=VOC.
4. Place a short circuit between terminals A & B and find the short circuit current ISC.
Divide the open circuit voltage by the short circuit current to find the Thevenin
resistance RTh.
5. Construct the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit as shown in Figure – 6, setting the power
supply at VTh volts and the resistor at RTh ohms. Now measure the load current IL and
the load voltage VL for the values of RL determined in step 2. Compare these values
with previous values.

Experimental Data:
Table – 1: Data for Original Circuit
R1 = R2 = R3 = V=

No. of Obs. RL (ohms) VL (volts) IL (amps)

01.

02.
03.

04.

VTh = RTh =
Table – 2: Data for Thevenin Circuit

No. of Obs. RL (ohms) VL (volts) IL (amps)

01.

02.

03.

04.

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Dr. Joyprokash Chakrabartty
Dr. Tofael Ahmed
Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Tareq
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Reports:
1. Provide the results in tabular form.
2. Comment on the results and anomalies (if any).

Home Task:
Include the answers of the following questions in your lab report –
1. Define unilateral, bilateral & equivalent circuit.
2. Describe other methods for determining Thevenin resistance.
3. Mention the advantages of using Thevenin Theorem.

Prepared by –
Dr. Joyprokash Chakrabartty
Dr. Tofael Ahmed
Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Tareq

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