EEL101 Lab Manual E3 Thevenin's Theorem

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EEL101: Basic Electrical Lab

Experiment No: 3 Date:
Batch Team Number
No.
Team Member 1 Team Member 2 Team Member 3
Name
ID No
Aim: Experimental verification of Thevenin's theorem in DC circuits and AC circuits.
Apparatus Required:
S.No. Instrument Range Quantity
1. Bread board 1
2. Resistors 270-ohm, 220-ohm, As per circuit diagram
150-ohm, 82 ohm
3. Digital multimeter, (0-30 mA) 1
Ammeter
4. Jumper wires As per need
5. DC power, RPS (Regulated (0-30V) 2
Power Supply)
R1 = 270 ohm R2 = 220 ohm R3 = 150 ohm Rl = 82 ohm
Theory:
Thevenin’s Theorem: -
Thevenin's Theorem is a fundamental concept in electrical circuit analysis that simplifies complex
linear circuits into an equivalent circuit comprising a single voltage source and a single resistor.
This theorem is particularly useful for analyzing and solving electrical circuits, making it an
essential tool for engineers. The theorem is named after the French engineer Léon Charles
Thevenin.
The statement of Thevenin's Theorem is as follows for resistive networks: "Any linear
electrical network with voltage and current sources and resistances can be replaced by an
equivalent circuit containing a single voltage source (Thevenin voltage) in series with a single
resistor (Thevenin resistance)."
Key Components of Thevenin's Theorem:

Thevenin Voltage (Vth): The voltage across the terminals of the original circuit when all the
resistances within the circuit are removed, leaving only the independent voltage and
current sources.
Thevenin Resistance (Rth): The equivalent resistance of the original circuit as seen from the
terminals when all independent sources are turned off (replaced by their internal
resistances if applicable).
EEL101, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai)
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Circuit Diagram and Procedure:
Fig1: A resistive circuit with DC voltage source and load resistance.
Take R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 220Ω, R3 = 150Ω , RL=82 Ω

1. Connect the circuit as per Fig. 1 in the bread board and apply the voltage as per the range
given.
2. Measure the voltage across the load using a digital multimeter by connecting the patch
cords across the load resistance.
Thevenin’s Equivalent Voltage:

1. Remove the load resistance and connect the circuit as per Fig. 2.
2. Measure the voltage across the load terminals using a digital multimeter by connecting the
patch cords across the load terminal.
Fig2: Measurement of voltage across the circuit from load terminals.

Thevenin’s Equivalent Resistance:
1. Replace the voltage source by its internal resistance and remove the load resistance from the load
terminals.
2. Connect the circuit as per Fig. 3.
3. Using a digital multimeter in resistance mode, measure the resistance across the load terminal.
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Thevenin’s Circuit:
1. Connect the supply Vth and resistance Rth in series as shown in the circuit diagram of Fig. 4.
2. Connect the load resistance.
3. Switch on the dc voltage supply and measure the voltage across the load resistance using a
digital multimeter.
Observation Tables:
S.No. RPS (Vs) Volts (DC) Load Voltage (Vl) Load current (Il)
Volts(DC) mAmps(DC)
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2.
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Calculation of Thevenin’s Voltage
S.No. RPS (Vs) Volts (DC) Thevenin’s Voltage (Vth) Volts (DC)
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10.
Calculation of Thevenin’s Resistance

S.No. Thevenin’s Resistance (Rth) Ohms
1.
Calculation of Load voltage and current in Thevenin’s equivalent circuit:

S.No. Thevenin’s Thevenin’s Load Voltage (Vl) Load current
Voltage (Vth) Resistance (Rth) Volts (DC) (Il)
Volts (DC) Ohms mAmps (DC)
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Calculations: Show in the attached A4 sheets (One set of calculations to be submitted by each
team. However, each member of the team should practice doing such calculations)
Conclusions (Learning Outcomes): Show in the attached A4 sheets (Each member of the team
should mention at least one point here).
Precautions:
1. Voltage control knob of RPS should be kept at the minimum position.
2. Current control knob of RPS should be kept at the maximum position.
Sample Post-Lab Questions

1. Can Thevenin’s Theorem be applied to a non-linear circuit?
2. What are the theoretical limitations of Thevenin’s Theorem?
3. What are the steps to follow Thevenin’s Theorem?
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Following empty space is provided for each team to show their calculations,
conclusions, and their answers to sample post-lab questions.
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EEL101: Basic Electrical Lab

Aim: Experimental verification of Thevenin's theorem in DC circuits and AC circuits.

Key Components of Thevenin's Theorem:

Circuit Diagram and Procedure:

Fig1: A resistive circuit with DC voltage source and load resistance.

Take R1 = 270Ω, R2 = 220Ω, R3 = 150Ω , RL=82 Ω

Thevenin’s Equivalent Voltage:

Fig2: Measurement of voltage across the circuit from load terminals.

Fig3: Measurement of voltage across the circuit from load terminals.

Fig4: Measurement of voltage across the circuit from load terminals.

Calculation of Thevenin’s Resistance

Calculation of Load voltage and current in Thevenin’s equivalent circuit:

Sample Post-Lab Questions

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