PS1 Instructions Expt2
PS1 Instructions Expt2
2. Theory:
a. Draw a circuit diagram of series RLC circuit (in theory itself) and solve the circuit using
KVL.
c. Derive the second order differential equation for step response of given circuit and find
the values of damping co-efficients for overdamped, underdamped and critically damped
response.
di 1
dt C
V Ri L idt (1)
di 1
dt C
Ri V L idt (2)
A simulink model can be formed by using the above equation, from which the current i,
voltages across resistor, inductor and capacitor can be observed.
d 2i R di i
2
0 (4)
dt L dt LC
Comparing the equation (4) with the standard equation of the form as below
d 2i di
2
2n n2i 0
dt dt
Then,
1 R C
n and
LC 2 L
Case(i):
R C
For critically damped, 1 and hence 1
2 L
L
R 2
C
Case(ii):
R C
For underdamped, 1 and hence 1
2 L
L
R 2
C
Case(iii):
R C
For overdamped, 1 and hence 1
2 L
L
R 2
C
3. Procedure:
1) Using ‘SIMULINK’ browser, select different blocks
4) From ‘continuos’ block set place derivative and integration blocks in the model file
6) Place a ‘scope’ for displaying the output for current, voltage across each resistor,
capacitor and inductor
7) Connect the circuit and assign proper values to the electrical components
8) Using different values of source, R, L and C , simulate the circuit and obtain the
output
a. Simulated model
b. Graphs for underdamped response of current, inductor voltage, capacitor voltage and
resistor voltage.
c. Graphs for overdamped response of current, inductor voltage, capacitor voltage and
resistor voltage.
d. Graphs for critically damped response of current, inductor voltage, capacitor voltage
and resistor voltage.
5. Calculations:
a. Solve the second order differential equation for the chosen values of R,L and C (any
one response) for any one variable [i(t) or Vc(t) or Vl(t) or Vr(t)]
b. Compare the theoretical response obtained in (a) above with the practical one and
comment on it.
6. Conclusion: Write appropriate conclusion based on the step response of RLC circuit.