In this method, the solution of a given network is

obtained in terms of mesh or loop current which

are assigned arbitrary for each mesh. It is the
application of Kirchhoff’s voltage law or KVL.
1. Find the possible number of mesh.
2. Assume the smallest number of mesh currents so
that at least one mesh current links every element.
3. For each mesh, write down Kirchhoff’s voltage law
equation.
4. Solve the above equations and from the mesh
currents find the branch currents.
Case A)Circuit containing only voltage sources.
Case B) Circuit containing voltage source in
addition to current source.
1. Current source transformable into voltage
source.
Transforming the current source into voltage
source.
2. Current source not transformable into
Voltage source.
i) Current source present in the perimeter of
any individual loop.

Directly, We can write

I1=IS
Equations (ii) and (iii) are same as above.
ii) Current source present in the common
branch of any two loops.
1. Determine current in 5 ohm resistor by
mesh analysis in figure below.
2. Calculate the current flowing through 1 ohm
resistor for network shown below using loop
current method.
3. Find all branch current using mesh Analysis
method in the following circuit.
4. Determine the current in 5 ohm resistor in
the network shown below, using loop
formulation method.
5. Find the current flowing in 100 ohm resister
using mesh analysis.