Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science (FEAS)

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Program: B.Sc. in CSE
Course Code: EEE 102
Couse Title: Electrical Technology Lab

Presented To:
Mehedi Hasan
Lecturer, BUBT
Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Email: mehedi.hasan@bubt.edu.bd

Presented By:
Md. Imran Nazir
ID: 19202103248
Intake: 44
Section: 07
 Experiment Number -01

Name of The Experiment: Verification of KVL and KCL

Objective: To verify Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff’s Current
Law (KCL) in a Passive Resistive Network.

Definition:
KVL (Kirchhoff's Voltage Law): The sum of all voltages or potential differences in an
electrical circuit loop is 0. Another way to look at this law is that the sum of
voltages inside those loops are equal to the voltage source amount.

KCL (Kirchhoff's Current Law): The sum of all currents that enter an electrical circuit
junction is 0. Another way to look at this law is that the sum of currents that enter a
junction is equal to the sum of currents that leave the junction.

Required Equipment:
1. Computer
2. PSIM Software

Circuit Diagrams:
KVL:

Figure – 1.1 Verification of KVL

Figure – 1.2 Verification of KVL

 Figure – 1.3 Verification of KV
KCL:

Figure – 1.1 Verification of KCL

 Figure – 1.2 Verification of KCL

Figure – 1.3 Verification of KCL

Procedure:

a) To verify KVL
1. I connected the circuit diagram as shown in Figure 1.1,
1.2, 1.3.
2. I switched ON the power supply.
3. I applied the voltage (say 268v, 20v, 65v) and noted the
voltmeter readings.
 4. I gradually increased the supply voltage in steps.
5. I noted the readings of voltmeters.
6. I summed up the voltmeter readings (voltage drops), that
should be equal to applied voltage.
7. Thus, KVL is Verified practically.

b) To verify KCL
1. I connected the circuit diagram as shown in Figure 2.1,
2.2, 2.3.
2. I switched ON the power supply.
3. I applied the voltage (say 268v, 20v, 65v) and noted the
Ammeter readings.
4. I gradually increased the supply voltage in steps.
5. I noted the readings of Ammeters.
6. I summed up the Ammeter readings (I1 and I2), that
should be equal to total current (I).
7. Thus, KCL is Verified practically

Data Table:

(a) For KVL

Applied V1 (volts) V2 (volts) V3 (volts) V1+V2+V3

Voltage (volts)
V(volts) Simulation Simulation Simulation Simulation
248 116.08511 79.14894 52.76596 248.00
143 66.93617 45.6383 30.42553 143.00
 48 22.46809 15.31915 10.21277 48.00

(b) For KCL

Applied I (A) I1 (A) I2 (A) I1+I2 (A)

Voltage Simulation Simulation Simulation Simulation
V(volts)
248 0.88571 0.53143 0.35429 0.88571
143 0.51071 0.30643 0.20429 0.51071
48 0.17143 0.10286 0.068571 0.17143

Precautions:
a. Check for proper connections before switching ON the
supply
b. The terminal of the resistance should be properly connected

Result and Discussions:

Pre-Lab Viva Questions:

i. Define current.
ii. Define voltage.
iii. What is resistance?
iv. Define ohm’s law.
v. State KCL and KVL.

Post Lab Viva Questions:

 vi. What do you mean by junction?
vii. Derive current division rule and voltage divider rule.
viii. Explain the passive sign conventions.
ix. Explain the color coding of resistors.