Department of Electrical Engineering

EE241L: Electrical Network Analysis

Course Instructor: Mr. Aftab Alam Date: 20-04-2021

Lab Engineer: Asif Ali Semester: 4th

LAB 3 Analysis of Transients in Parallel RLC Circuits

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Name Roll Number
Marks/10 Marks/5 Marks/15

Muhammad Bilal Hassan bsee19024

Checked on: ____________________________

Signature: ____________________________
3.1. Introduction
In this lab experiment, the study and observation of transients in parallel RLC circuits for the three cases
of damping depending on the values of R, L and C are underwent by use of Tektronix oscilloscope for
viewing waveforms.

3.2. Lab Goals

At the end of this lab, students will have achieved the following goals:
 Understand the three types of damping in parallel RLC circuits
 Observe the waveforms for each time of damping and tell the difference between them
 Verify the experimental results with the theoretical results

3.3. Lab Equipment

1. Multisim Software
2. Resistor (1kΩ)
3. Capacitor (1µF)
4. Inductor (4mH)
5. Tektronix oscilloscope

3.4. Lab Procedure

3.4.1. RLC circuit natural response

1. Record the resistors (1kΩ, 470Ω), and the three inductors (4mH), and capacitors (1.5nF, 10nF)
note down your readings in the following table:
[5 marks]
Table 3.1: Component measured values
Rated Values Record values
1+(last two digits of Roll
1024Ω
number ID) kΩ
1+(last two digits of Roll
1042Ω
number ID) kΩ
4+(0. last two digits of Roll
4.24 mH
number ID) mH
1.5+(0. last two digits of Roll
1.74 nF
number ID) nF
10+(0. last two digits of Roll
10.24 nF
number ID) nF
235+(last two digits of Roll
259 Ω
number ID) Ω
40+(0. last two digits of Roll
40.24 mH
number ID) mH

2. Consider the following parallel RLC circuit (Figure 3.1) that has some initial voltage V0 on the
capacitor. Determine in the space given below, whether the following circuit will be under-damped,
over-damped or critically-damped using the mentioned values of resistance, capacitance and
inductance. Show calculations and record your conclusion about the damping below the box.
 Figure 3.1: Unexcited parallel RLC circuit
[5 marks]

𝟏 𝟏
𝜶= =
𝟐𝑹𝑪 𝟐(𝟐𝟓𝟗)(𝟏. 𝟕𝟒𝒏)

𝜶 = 𝟏𝑴 s-1

𝟏 𝟏
𝝎= =
√𝑳𝑪 √(𝟒𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒎)(𝟏. 𝟕𝟒𝒏)

𝝎 = 𝟏𝟐𝟎. 𝟓𝑲 rad/s-1

𝜶> 𝝎

Type of damping: ____ over-damped __________

3. Now, consider the following circuit (Figure 3.2):

Figure 3.2: Circuit to study parallel RLC circuit

This circuit is being supplied with a square wave from function generator. During the time when
the value of square-wave is zero, the circuit in Figure 3.2 acts as the parallel RLC circuit of Figure
3.1. We will use this circuit to study the three types of damping in source-free RLC circuits.

4. Draw the circuit in Figure 3.2 Multisim software with the resistors and capacitors available to you.
Attached the screen shot below. [ 2 marks]
5. Set the frequency of the function generator according to Figure 3.2.
6. Use oscilloscope channels to observe the voltage across the capacitor.
7. Run all VIs after making sure that all your connections are complete.
8. Observe the oscilloscope waveform across the capacitor during the negative half cycle (part of the
time period when output from the function generator is zero).
9. From your knowledge of theory behind parallel RLC circuits, what does the shape of the waveform
tell you about the type of damping? Does it validate your conclusion in step 2? Record your
observations in the space below:
[3 marks]
The wave that moves slowly toward equilibrium position as compare to critical damped is called
over-damped.
It is validate for conclusion in step 2.

Type of damping: _____ over-damped ____________

10. Pause the oscilloscope and attached screen shots of the graph. Take into consideration any
overshoot/undershoot/multiple minimums/maximums that you observe in the oscilloscope and
draw the graph to scale below accordingly.
[5 marks]

11. Now, consider the following circuit (Figure 3.3):

Figure 3.3: 2nd circuit to study parallel RLC circuits

12. Again determine the type of damping that you expect in this circuit.
[5 marks]
 𝟏 𝟏
𝜶= =
𝟐𝑹𝑪 𝟐(𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟒)(𝟏𝟎. 𝟐𝟒)

𝜶 = 𝟒𝟕 𝑲 s-1

𝟏 𝟏
𝝎= =
√𝑳𝑪 √(𝟒𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒎)(𝟏𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒏)

𝝎 = 𝟒𝟖 𝑲 rad / s-1

𝜶≅ 𝝎

Type of damping: _____ critically-damped ____________

13. Connect the circuit of Figure 3.3 on Multisim Software using the components that you have been
given. [2 marks]

14. Set the frequency of the function generator according to Figure 3.3.
15. Use oscilloscope channels to observe the voltage across the capacitor.
16. Run all VIs after making sure that all your connections are complete.
17. Observe the oscilloscope waveform across the capacitor during the negative half cycle (part of the
time period when output from the function generator is zero).
18. From your knowledge of theory behind parallel RLC circuits, what does the shape of the waveform
tell you about the type of damping? Does it validate your conclusion in step 12? Record your
observations in the space below:
[3 marks]
The wave that moves sharply toward equilibrium position as compare to over damp is called critically
damped.
It is validate for conclusion in step 2.
Yes it validate for conclusion in step 2.

Type of damping: _____ critically-damped ____________

19. Pause the oscilloscope and attached the graph. Take into consideration any
overshoot/undershoot/multiple minimums/maximums that you observe in the oscilloscope and
draw the graph to scale below accordingly.
[3 marks]

20. Again, consider the following circuit (Figure 3.4):

Figure 3.4: 3rd circuit to study parallel RLC circuits

21. Determine the type of damping that you expect in this circuit.

𝟏 𝟏
𝜶= =
𝟐𝑹𝑪 𝟐(𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)(𝟐𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒏)

𝜶 = 𝟏𝟏. 𝟓 𝑲 s-1

𝟏 𝟏
𝝎= =
√𝑳𝑪 √(𝟒𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒎)(𝟐𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝒏)
𝝎 = 𝟑𝟑 𝑲 rad/s-1

𝜶< 𝝎
under-damped

Type of damping: _____ under-damped ____________

22. Connect the circuit of Figure 3.4 on Multisim Software using the components that you have been
given. [2 marks]

23. Set the frequency of the function generator according to Figure 3.

24. Use oscilloscope channels to observe the voltage across the capacitor.
25. Run all VIs after making sure that all your connections are complete.
26. Observe the oscilloscope waveform across the capacitor during the negative half cycle (part of the
time period when output from the function generator is zero).
27. From your knowledge of theory behind parallel RLC circuits, what does the shape of the waveform
tells you about the type of damping? Does it validate your conclusion is step 2? Record your
observations in the space below: [3 marks]

The wave that return to the equilibrium condition with the amplitude gradually decreasing to
zero is called under-damped.
It is validate for conclusion in step 2.

Type of damping: _____ under-damped ____________

28. Pause the oscilloscope and attached the graph. Take into consideration any
overshoot/undershoot/multiple minimums/maximums that you observe in the oscilloscope and
draw the graph to scale below accordingly. [3 marks]
3.5. Analysis
[3 marks]
1. Draw all the three graphs on the same scale on the grid below.

Over_damped:

Critically damped:

Under-damped:
Write a conclusion of today’s lab, i.e. briefly describe new concepts that were learned or any
old concepts that were revised/practiced and any new measurement techniques/equipment
that you were introduced to in this lab session.
[2 marks]
In this lab:
 I learn about the three types of damping in parallel RLC circuits
 I observe the waveforms for each time of damping and the difference between them.
 It is new for me to make waves in Transient graph view.
Assessment Rubrics for EE241L: Electrical Network Analysis
Student Name: ______________________________ Roll Number: _____________________________
Method:
Lab report evaluation and instructor observation during lab sessions.
Outcomes Assessed:
a. Ability to conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
b. Ability to function in a team and adhere to rules and guidelines.
c. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Performance Exceeds expectation (5-4)
Selects relevant equipment
Realization
/ parts to the experiment,
of
develops circuit diagrams
experiment
of part connections or
(a)
wiring
Actively engages and
Teamwork cooperates with other
(b) group members in an
effective manner
Connects circuit
components properly, sets
Conducting
input signals according to
experiment
the requirement of
(a, c)
experiment and examines
the output meticulously
Observes lab safety rules;
Laboratory handles the equipment and
safety and components with care and
disciplinary adheres to the lab
rules (b) disciplinary guidelines
aptly
Completes data collection
from the experiment setup
by giving proper input
Data
signals and observing the
collection
outputs, ensures that the
(c)
data is entered in the lab
manual according to the
specified instructions
Analyzes the data obtained
from experiment
thoroughly and accurately
Data
verifies it with theoretical
analysis (a,
understanding, accounts
c)
for any discrepancy in
data from theory with
sound explanation
Operate the Multisim
Software Tektronix
Computer oscilloscope, digital
use (c) multimeter, power
supplies, VI analyzer, etc.
with little to no help
Lab Engineer:
Name: Asif Ali
Signature: ________________________
Date: 20-04-2021
Does not meet expectation
Meets expectation (3-2) Marks
(1)
Needs guidance to Incapable of selecting
select relevant relevant equipment / parts
equipment / parts to the to the experiment and
experiment and to unable to develop setup
develop setup diagrams diagrams
Cooperates with other Distracts or discourages
group members in a other group members from
reasonable manner conducting the experiments
Connects circuit parts,
sets input states
according to the Unable to connect circuits
requirement of parts, and perform the
experiment and procedure of experiment
examines the output
with minor error
Observes safety rules
and disciplinary Disregards lab safety and
guidelines with minor disciplinary rules
deviations
Completes data
Fails at collecting data by
collection with minor
giving proper inputs and
error and enters data in
observing output states of
lab manual with slight
experiment setup, unable to
deviation from
fill the lab manual properly
guidelines
Analyzes data with
Unable to establish the
minor error and
relationship between
correlates it with
practical and theoretical
theoretical values
values and lacks the
reasonably. Attempts to
theoretical understanding to
account for any
explain any discrepancy in
discrepancy in data
data
from theory
Uses Multisim Software Unable to launch and
Tektronix instruments operate the on Multisim
with guidance from Software Tektronix with or
instructor without assistance
Total
Faculty:
Name: Mr. Aftab Alam
Signature: ________________________
Date: 20-04-2021