Scribd
Upload
9 views

Exp. 3 Superposition Theorem

Uploaded by

pocopapa14
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
9 views

Exp. 3 Superposition Theorem

Uploaded by

pocopapa14
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

EXPERIMENT NO: 3

Aim of the Experiment: To verify Superposition Theorem.


Equipments required
1. DC power Supply 0 – 15 V.
2. DC power Supply 0 – 30 V.
3. Voltmeter.
4. Panel No. P2.

Theory:
Superposition theorem states that in any linear, active, bilateral network having more than one source,
the response across any element is the sum of the responses obtained from each source considered
separately and all other sources are replaced by their internal resistance. The superposition theorem is
used to solve the network where two or more sources are present and connected.
If a number of voltage or current sources are present in a linear network, then the resulting voltage
across any branch is the algebraic sum of all the voltages that would be produced, when each source acts
alone while all the other independent sources are replaced by their internal resistances.

Circuit Diagram:

Using Voltage Sources Using voltage and current Sources


Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Procedure:
A) Using Voltage Sources:
1. Determination of VTOTAL
a. Assemble the circuit as shown in Fig. 3, as per
wiring sequence [15V(COM) – 30V (+) – VM (-),
15V (+) – 51, 30V (COM) – 62, VM (+) – 55].
b. Short the ground of (015) V power supply to the
positive terminal of (030) V power supply for
generating a negative supply from (030) V power
supply. Switch on both the power supplies.
c. Adjust (015) V supply to +10 V and (030) V
supply to 5V. Measure the voltage (VTOTAL) as
Fig. 3 per the wiring sequence given above with respect
to ground.
2. Determination of V1 and V2 :

Fig. 4 Fig. 5
a. Keep all connections as per Wiring Sequence 1. Now to calculate V1 and V2 as shown in
Fig. 4 & Fig. 5 and follow wiring sequence 2(a) and 2(b) respectively as follows:
b. Wiring Sequence :
2(a) 30V (COM) - 62, 15V (COM) – 30V (+) – VM (-) – 51, VM (+) – 55 (i.e. V 1).
2(b) 15V (+) – 51, 15V (COM) – 30V (+) – VM (-) – 62, VM (+) – 55 (i.e. V 2).
c. Disconnect the (015) V supply and connect 51 to 30 V(+), keeping 5V from (030) V
power supply as per the wiring sequence given in first case. Measure and record the voltage
as shown i.e. V1 (It will be negative, because of the negative Power supply).
d. Disconnect the (030) V supply and connect 62 to 30 V(+) supply, keeping +10V from
(015) V power supply as per the wiring sequence given in second case. Measure and record
the voltageas shown i.e. VT2.
Verify, V1 + V2  VTotal.
VTotal = -------------------Volts.

B) Using Voltage and Current Sources:


1. Determination of VTOTAL :

Fig. 6
a. For constructing a 5 mA current source, a voltage to variable current generator circuit is provided
on the Panel. Use 0-30 V variable power supply from master unit and set it on 30V and apply to
sockets 76 and 79 as given in wiring sequences and set current using POT no. ‘P2’ and observe
current output on sockets 77 and 80.
b. Connect the circuit as shown in Fig. 6, as per wiring sequence [15V(+) – 51, 15V (COM) – 80, 30V
(+) – 76, 30V (COM) – 79, 77 – 62, VM (-) – 81, VM (+) – 55].
c. Apply +10V from 015V variable power supply to socket no. 51.
2. Determination of VT1 and VT :

Fig. 7 Fig. 8
a. Disconnect the 015V supply with shorting its terminals and keep applying 5 mA current supply
as per the wiring sequence [30V (+) – 76, 30V (COM) - 79, 77 – 62, VM (-) – 80 – 51, VM (+) –
55 (i.e. V1)] as shown in Fig. 7.
b. Measure and record the voltage as shown i.e. V1.
c. Then disconnect current supply by open circuit but keeping +10 V from (0-15) V power supply
as per the wiring sequence [15V (+) – 51, 15V (COM) – VM (-), VM (+) – 55 (i.e. V 2)] as shown
in Fig. 8.
d. Measure and record the voltage as shown V2.

Verify, V1 + V2 = VTotal.
VTotal = -------------------volts.

Conclusion:
From the verifications, the voltages are algebraic sum of measured voltages with only one source
active at a time, hence Superposition Theorem is verified.

You might also like