Example 3-8 A PMMC instrument with FSD= 100 HA and R. -1 kn is to be employed as an ac va meter with FSD = 100 V (ms). Silicon diodes are used in the bridge rectifier circuit Figure 3-17. Calculate the multiplier resistance value required. Solution At FSD, the average current flowing through the PMMC instrument is I- 100 HA peak current la" 0.637 100 A 0.637 157 A L- Capplied peak voltage) - (rectifier volt drop) total circuit resistance rectifier volt drops - 2V, (for D, and D, or D, and D) applied peak voltage - 1.414Vm total eircuit resistance - R, + R. 1414V,m- 2V, R, + R. 1.414Vm -2V, (1414 x 100 V)-(2 x0.7 V) 157 A - I ko 890.7 kn

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN:9780133923605
Author:Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad
Chapter1: Introduction
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1P: Visit your local library (at school or home) and describe the extent to which it provides literature...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Can you explain how it came to the final answer, first picture (a) and second picture (b)? 
And what is the used of voltmeter sensitivity in solving the value of the multiplier resistor in series with the meter resistor?

Example 3-8
A PMMC instrument with FSD = 100 LA and R=1 kn is to be employed as an ac volt-
meter with FSD = 100 V (ms). Silicon diodes are used in the bridge rectifier circuit of
Figure 3-17. Calculate the multiplier resistance value required.
Solution
At FSD, the average current flowing through the PMMC instrument is
I.- 100 HA
100 µA
0.637
- 157 HA
peak current I.
0.637
(applied peak voltage) - (rectifier volt drop)
total circuit resistance
rectifier volt drops = 2V, (for D, and D. or Dz and D)
applied peak voltage = 1.414Vm
total circuit resistance - R, + R.
1.414Vm -2V,
R, +R.
1.414V - 2V,
--R.
(1.414 x 100 V)- (2 x 0.7 V)
157 HA
-i k0
= 890.7 kn
Transcribed Image Text:Example 3-8 A PMMC instrument with FSD = 100 LA and R=1 kn is to be employed as an ac volt- meter with FSD = 100 V (ms). Silicon diodes are used in the bridge rectifier circuit of Figure 3-17. Calculate the multiplier resistance value required. Solution At FSD, the average current flowing through the PMMC instrument is I.- 100 HA 100 µA 0.637 - 157 HA peak current I. 0.637 (applied peak voltage) - (rectifier volt drop) total circuit resistance rectifier volt drops = 2V, (for D, and D. or Dz and D) applied peak voltage = 1.414Vm total circuit resistance - R, + R. 1.414Vm -2V, R, +R. 1.414V - 2V, --R. (1.414 x 100 V)- (2 x 0.7 V) 157 HA -i k0 = 890.7 kn
Example 3-8
A PMMC instrument with FSD = 100 LA and R=1 kn is to be employed as an ac volt-
meter with FSD = 100 V (ms). Silicon diodes are used in the bridge rectifier circuit of
Figure 3-17. Calculate the multiplier resistance value required.
Solution
At FSD, the average current flowing through the PMMC instrument is
I- 100 HA
peak current I-
L- 100 A
0.637
- 157 HA
0.637
(applied peak voltage) - (rectifier volt drop)
total circuit resistance
rectifier volt drops = 2V, (for D, and D. or Dz and D)
applied peak voltage = 1.414Vm
total circuit resistance - R, + R.
1.414Vm -2V,
R, + R.
1.414Vm - 2V,
R,-
- R.
(1.414 x 100 V)-(2x0.7 V)
157 A
-i k0
= 890.7 kn
Transcribed Image Text:Example 3-8 A PMMC instrument with FSD = 100 LA and R=1 kn is to be employed as an ac volt- meter with FSD = 100 V (ms). Silicon diodes are used in the bridge rectifier circuit of Figure 3-17. Calculate the multiplier resistance value required. Solution At FSD, the average current flowing through the PMMC instrument is I- 100 HA peak current I- L- 100 A 0.637 - 157 HA 0.637 (applied peak voltage) - (rectifier volt drop) total circuit resistance rectifier volt drops = 2V, (for D, and D. or Dz and D) applied peak voltage = 1.414Vm total circuit resistance - R, + R. 1.414Vm -2V, R, + R. 1.414Vm - 2V, R,- - R. (1.414 x 100 V)-(2x0.7 V) 157 A -i k0 = 890.7 kn
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Measuring instrument
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, electrical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9780133923605
Author:
Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher:
PEARSON
Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity
Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337900348
Author:
Stephen L. Herman
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9780073373843
Author:
Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9780078028229
Author:
Charles K Alexander, Matthew Sadiku
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Electric Circuits. (11th Edition)
Electric Circuits. (11th Edition)
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134746968
Author:
James W. Nilsson, Susan Riedel
Publisher:
PEARSON
Engineering Electromagnetics
Engineering Electromagnetics
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9780078028151
Author:
Hayt, William H. (william Hart), Jr, BUCK, John A.
Publisher:
Mcgraw-hill Education,