EA101L

EXPERIMENT NO. 2

Mesh Analysis

Submitted by:
Khenshee Ramos

June 24, 2022

Submitted to:
Mr. Leornardo Valiente
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Experiment 3

Mesh Analysis

Objectives:
1. To investigate the effects of mesh analysis on multiple active linear source
in a network.
2. To verify that the linear response at any point in a mesh circuit is similar

Theoretical Discussion:

Mesh Analysis

1 2

3 4

Fig. 4a

Mesh
It is a loop which does not contain any other loops within it.

Mesh analysis is a technique applicable only to those networks which are

planar. A planar circuit is a circuit where no branch passes over or under any
other branch. A mesh is a property of a planar circuit and is not defined for a
non-planar circuit.

are the rules followed in mesh analysis:

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Rules:
1. The network diagram must strictly be planar or 2 dimensional.
2. The mesh format requires all sources to be voltage sources. If there is
any current source, convert it to its equivalent voltage source.

Steps:
1. Draw a current loop for each mesh. All mesh currents must be in the
same or uniform in direction (clockwise or counterclockwise).
2. Formulate mesh equations following the pattern. For an n-mesh network,
we have n-mesh equations.
3. Solve for the unknown mesh current by applying techniques involved in
evaluating system of linear equations.

Equation Pattern:
V1 = R11I1 - R12I2 - . . . . . . - R1NIN .
V2 = -R21I1 + R22I2 - . . . . . . . - R2NIN .
.
.
.
.
VN = -RN1I1 - RN2I2 - . . . . . . + RNNIN .

where:
V1 , V2 . . . . Vn = algebraic sum of all voltage sources encountered in the given
mesh.
R11 , R22 . . .RNN = sum of all resistance present in the given mesh.
R12 , R22 . . .RN = common or mutual resistances present between meshes in a
given mesh
I1 , I2 . . . . . . .IN = unknown circulating mesh currents

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Laboratory Equipment

Quantity Apparatus
1 set Computer unit with a Full Version of Tina pro circuit simulator

Procedure:

1. Draw and simulate the mesh circuit diagram in figure 3 in the Tina pro
worksheet.
R1 R4
A1 A2
1000 ohms 2000 ohms
V1 V4
30 V 25 V
VS1
R3 V3 VS2
3000 ohms
R2 R5

3300 ohms 4100 ohms

V2 V5

A3
22 V
Figure 3 VS3

2. Obtain the mesh currents I1, I2 & I3 and the voltages across the resistors
V1, V2, V3, V4 & V5 from figure 3 and record the simulated readings on
table 3. Take note of the polarities of the responses.
3. Calculate the mesh currents & the voltages across the resistors using
mesh analysis technique and record the calculated values on table 3
4. Draw and simulate the nodal circuit diagram in figure 3 in the Tina pro
worksheet.
5. Verify you results on a separate sheet using MatLab.

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Questions and Problems

1. What is a mesh current?

- Mesh currents are currents that loop around the essential mesh and are used
to solve equations.
2. What does a negative mesh current imply?
- Negative mesh current indicates that the real flow of mesh current is in the
opposite direction of the anticipated mesh current.
3. What technique is employed if (a) a current source appears
on the periphery of only one mesh on a given mesh circuit?
(b) a current sourceis common to two meshes of a given
mesh circuit?
a) If a current source arises on the peripheral of only one
mesh in a mesh circuit, the mesh analysis approach must be
used.
b) When a current source is shared by two meshes in a mesh
circuit, it is referred to be a super-mesh, and we must utilize
mesh analysis to account for it.
4. What basic Laws are the underlying principles of Mesh Analysis?
- Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and Ohm's Law are fundamental concepts in mesh
analysis. According to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, the current in a loop can be
calculated by adding all voltages (current x resistance) and equating this sum to
zero using the right sign conventions. Mesh analysis is just KVL with a pattern,
which simplifies and speeds up the process. Ohm's law, on the other hand,
states that V = IR, where V denotes voltage differential, I denotes current in
amperes, and R denotes resistance in ohms.
5. Determine the mesh current Ix shown in figure a and use
MatLab to verifyyour answers.

3
6
V

Fig. a
𝑉−24 𝑉−36 𝑉
+ 10 + 20 – 2 = 0
−5
𝑉 − 24 𝑉 − 36 𝑉
+ + = 2
5 10 20
 4𝑉 + 96 + 2𝑉 − 72 + 𝑉
= 2
20
7𝑉 − 168 = 40
7𝑉 = 208𝑉
= 29.7142𝑉𝐼𝑥
24 − 𝑉
=
5
24 − 29.7142
= 𝐼𝑥 = 1.143𝐴𝑚𝑝
5
6. Determine the mesh currents in figure b and use MatLab to
verify youranswers.

Ix
2 10 10

+
2 3Vx 4Ix
Vx
10V
-
5V

Fig. b

4𝐼1 − 2𝐼2

= 52𝐼2 + 16𝐼2 + 10𝐼3

= 56𝐼1 − 5𝐼2 − 𝐼3 = 0

𝐼1 = 8𝐴

𝐼2 = 13.5𝐴

𝐼3 = 19.5𝑉
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Preliminary Data Sheet

Experiment 3: Mesh Analysis

Name:Khenshee Ramos Date:6/21/2022

Crs/Sec: ECE-B4

Table 3 Mesh Analysis

Simulated Mesh Currents Voltages

Values
I1 I2 I3 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

12.74mA 7.13mA 12.6mA 12.74mA 440.96mA 16.82mA 14.26mA 22.44mA

Calculated I1 I2 I3 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
Values
12.7380mA 7.1310mA 12.6044m 12.738mA -440.88V 16.821V 14.262V 22.441V
A

Figure 1 Meth Analysis

Approved by:

Instructor

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Figure 2.1 Screenshot of Simulation

Figure 2.2 Screenshot of Simulation with DC Table

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Figure 3. Picture of myself with Simulation

Figure 3.2 Picture of Myself with Simulation and the DC Table

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Interpretation of Results

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Conclusion

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