Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780078028229
Author: Charles K Alexander, Matthew Sadiku
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 2, Problem 61P
As a design engineer, you are asked to design a lighting system consisting of a 70-W power supply and two light bulbs as shown in Fig. 2.124. You must select the two bulbs from the following three available bulbs.
The system should be designed for minimum cost such that I lies within the range I = 1.2 A ± 5 percent.
Figure 2.124
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Q2. For the transformer shown in Fig. 1.
A. Plot the winding connection for the transformer and justify your answer.
(4M)
B. If the transformer is adopted in 12 pulse diode rectifier, where two-series connected
bridge rectifiers are used to supply a highly inductive load with 100 A. (i) Select a
suitable turns ratio for the transformer (ii) Plot the line current of each winding (
secondary + primary) showing the current magnitude at each interval (iii) Use Fourier
Page 1 of 3
analysis to obtain the Fourier series of all line currents then calculate the THD of the
input current.
(8=0°
(16M)
(Y) = 30°
Fig. 1
P. I v
I
Q2. For the transformer shown in Fig.1,
A. Find the phase shift between the primary and star-connected secondary.
B. If the transformer is adopted in a 12-pulse diode rectifier, where a two-series
connected bridge rectifier is connected in series and supplies a highly inductive load
(i) Select a suitable turns ratio for the transformer
(ii) Plot the line current of each winding (secondary + primary).
(iii)Using Fourier analysis to obtain the Fourier series of all line currents, then calculate
the THD of the input current.
(iv) Draw the output voltage of the first and second rectifiers and give the relation of
the total output voltage.
N2
B
C
Fig. 1
N3
a
Q2.A. It is planned to use the transformer shown in Fig. 1, a 12-pulse rectifier. Each
secondary is connected to three phase controlled bridge rectifier. The two rectifiers
are connected in series to supply a highly inductive load.
1. Based on the phasor relationship between different windings. If suitable turns
ratio is selected, is it possible to use this transformer to produce 12 pulse
output voltage? Show the reason behind your answer.
2. Assuming this arrangement is possible to be used in 12-pulse rectifier, draw
the output voltage of the 1st and 2nd rectifier and give the relation of the total
output voltage.
3. Use the Fourier analysis to show the harmonics in all line currents of the
transformer.
A
B
in
C
Fig. 1
b
la
a
2
b.
Chapter 2 Solutions
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Ch. 2.2 - The essential component of a toaster is an...Ch. 2.2 - For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.9, calculate the...Ch. 2.2 - A resistor absorbs an instantaneous power of 30...Ch. 2.3 - How many branches and nodes does the circuit in...Ch. 2.4 - Find v1 and v2 in the circuit of Fig. 2.22. Figure...Ch. 2.4 - Find vx and vo in the circuit of Fig. 2.24. Figure...Ch. 2.4 - Find vo and io in the circuit of Fig. 2.26. Figure...Ch. 2.4 - Find the current and voltages in the circuit shown...Ch. 2.6 - By combining the resistors in Fig.2.36, find Req....Ch. 2.6 - Find Rab for the circuit in Fig.2.39. Figure 2.39...
Ch. 2.6 - Calculate Geq in the circuit of Fig.2.41. Figure...Ch. 2.6 - Find v1 and v2 in the circuit shown in Fig. 2.43....Ch. 2.7 - Transform the wye network in Fig. 2.51 to a delta...Ch. 2.7 - For the bridge network in Fig. 2.54, find Rab and...Ch. 2.8 - Refer to Fig. 2.55 and assume there are six light...Ch. 2.8 - Following the ammeter setup of Fig. 2.61. design...Ch. 2 - The reciprocal of resistance is: (a) voltage (b)...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2RQCh. 2 - Prob. 3RQCh. 2 - The maximum current that a 2W, 80 k resistor can...Ch. 2 - Prob. 5RQCh. 2 - The current I in the circuit of Fig. 2.63 is: (a)...Ch. 2 - The current I0 of Fig. 2.64 is: (a) 4 A (b) 2 A...Ch. 2 - In the circuit in Fig. 2.65, V is: (a) 30 V (b) 14...Ch. 2 - Which of the circuit in Fig. 2.66 will give you...Ch. 2 - In the circuit of Fig. 2.67, a decrease in R3...Ch. 2 - Design a problem, complete with a solution, to...Ch. 2 - Find the hot resistance of a light bulb rated 60...Ch. 2 - A bar of silicon is 4 cm long with a circular...Ch. 2 - (a) Calculate current i in Fig. 2.68 when the...Ch. 2 - For the network graph in Fig. 2.69. find the...Ch. 2 - In the network graph shown in Fig. 2.70, determine...Ch. 2 - Determine the number of branches and nodes in the...Ch. 2 - Design a problem, complete with a solution, to...Ch. 2 - Find i1, i2, and i3 in Fig. 2.73. Figure 2.73 For...Ch. 2 - Determine i1 and i2 in the circuit of Fig. 2.74....Ch. 2 - In the circuit of Fig. 2.75, calculate V1 and V2....Ch. 2 - In the circuit in Fig. 2.76, obtain v1, v2, and...Ch. 2 - For the circuit in Fig. 2.77, use KCL to find the...Ch. 2 - Given the circuit in Fig. 2.78, use KVL to find...Ch. 2 - Calculate v and ix in the circuit of Fig. 2.79....Ch. 2 - Determine Vo in the circuit in Fig. 2.80. Figure...Ch. 2 - Obtain v1 through v3 in the circuit of Fig. 2.81....Ch. 2 - Find I and V in the circuit of Fig. 2.82. Figure...Ch. 2 - From the circuit in Fig. 2.83, find I, the power...Ch. 2 - Determine io in the circuit of Fig. 2.84. Figure...Ch. 2 - Find Vx in the circuit of Fig. 2.85. Figure 2.85...Ch. 2 - Find Vo in the circuit in Fig. 2.86 and the power...Ch. 2 - In the circuit shown in Fig. 2.87, determine Vx...Ch. 2 - For the circuit in Fig. 2.88, find Vo/Vs in terms...Ch. 2 - For the network in Fig. 2.89, find the current,...Ch. 2 - For the circuit in Fig. 2.90, io = 3 A. Calculate...Ch. 2 - Calculate Io in the circuit of Fig. 2.91. Figure...Ch. 2 - Design a problem, using Fig. 2.92, to help other...Ch. 2 - All resistors (R) in Fig. 2.93 are 10 each. Find...Ch. 2 - For the circuit in Fig. 2.95, determine i1 to i5....Ch. 2 - Find i1 through i4 in the circuit in Fig. 2.96....Ch. 2 - Obtain v and i in the circuit of Fig. 2.97. Figure...Ch. 2 - Using series/parallel resistance combination, find...Ch. 2 - Calculate Vo and Io in the circuit of Fig. 2.99....Ch. 2 - Find i and Vo in the circuit of Fig. 2.100. Figure...Ch. 2 - Given the circuit in Fig. 2.101 and that the...Ch. 2 - Find Req and io in the circuit of Fig. 2.102....Ch. 2 - Evaluate Req looking into each set of terminals...Ch. 2 - For the ladder network in Fig. 2.104, find I and...Ch. 2 - If Req = 50 in the circuit of Fig. 2.105, find R....Ch. 2 - Reduce each of the circuits in Fig. 2.106 to a...Ch. 2 - Calculate the equivalent resistance Rab at...Ch. 2 - For the circuits in Fig. 2.108, obtain the...Ch. 2 - Find the equivalent resistance at terminals a-b of...Ch. 2 - Find I in the circuit of Fig. 2.110. Figure 2.110Ch. 2 - Find the equivalent resistance Rab in the circuit...Ch. 2 - Convert the circuits in Fig. 2.112 from Y to ....Ch. 2 - Transform the circuits in Fig. 2.113 from to Y....Ch. 2 - Design a problem to help other students better...Ch. 2 - Obtain the equivalent resistance at the terminals...Ch. 2 - For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.116, find the...Ch. 2 - Obtain the equivalent resistance Rab in each of...Ch. 2 - Consider the circuit in Fig. 2.118. Find the...Ch. 2 - Calculate I0 in the circuit of Fig. 2.119. Figure...Ch. 2 - Determine V in the circuit of Fig. 2.120. Figure...Ch. 2 - Find Req and I in the circuit of Fig. 2.121....Ch. 2 - The 150 W tight bulb in Fig. 2.122 is rated at 110...Ch. 2 - If the three bulbs of Prob. 2.59 are connected in...Ch. 2 - As a design engineer, you are asked to design a...Ch. 2 - Prob. 62PCh. 2 - If an ammeter with an internal resistance of 100 ...Ch. 2 - The potentiometer (adjustable resistor) Rx in Fig....Ch. 2 - Design a circuit that uses a dArsonval meter (with...Ch. 2 - A 20-k/V voltmeter reads 10 V full scale. (a) What...Ch. 2 - (a) Obtain the voltage Vo in the circuit of Fig....Ch. 2 - (a) Find the current I in the circuit of Fig....Ch. 2 - A voltmeter used to measure Vo in the circuit in...Ch. 2 - (a) Consider the Wheatstone bridge shown in Fig....Ch. 2 - Figure 2.131 represents a model of a solar...Ch. 2 - Find Vo in the two-way power divider circuit in...Ch. 2 - An ammeter model consists of an ideal ammeter in...Ch. 2 - The circuit in Fig. 2.134 is to control the speed...Ch. 2 - Find Rab in the four-way power divider circuit in...Ch. 2 - Repeat Prob. 2.75 for the eight-way divider shown...Ch. 2 - Suppose your circuit laboratory has the following...Ch. 2 - In the circuit in Fig. 2.137, the wiper divides...Ch. 2 - Prob. 79CPCh. 2 - A loudspeaker is connected to an amplifier as...Ch. 2 - For a specific application, the circuit shown in...Ch. 2 - The pin diagram of a resistance array is shown in...Ch. 2 - Two delicate devices are rated as shown in Fig....
Knowledge Booster
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
- Q4. Give the reasons for the following 1. In AC machines drives, the frequency modulation index should be integer regardless the value of switching frequency. 2. Variable de link voltage is adopted in inverter operating in square wave operation mode 3. Practical values of switch utilization factor is different from theoretical values 4. In three-phase inverter with my is odd and multiple of 3, the even and tripplen harmonics are zero. 5. The PSC-PWM is attractive for the modular multilevel converterarrow_forwardQ6.B. Answer the following questions 1. Does the steady state load current in a half bridge inverter has an average value and what is the adverse effect of the average current component? 2. Can the LPF of single phase bridge inverter based on bipolar PWM be used with single phase bridge inverter based on unipolar PWM? Explainarrow_forwardQ3. Answer the following questions T 1. Compared to the bipolar voltage-switching scheme, the unipolar scheme is "effectively" doubling the switching frequency. Explain the statement's meaning and how this effect can be generated. 2. What are the properties of a good power switch, and what are its basic ratings? 3. What are the objectives of any PWM strategy for three-phase inverters? 4. Why is the current control PWM rectifier in the dq rotating reference frame preferred over the abc reference frame? 5. Define the switch utilization factor. Show how this factor can be calculated for different single-phase inverters for square wave operation mode at the maximum rated output.arrow_forward
- Q1.B. Explain output control by voltage cancellation in a single-phase inverter. What are the advantages over square wave operation?arrow_forwardQ3.B. What is the problem of three-phase HW rectifier and how can be resolved?arrow_forwardQ3-consider the unity feedback system shown below: a.Evaluate general formula of ess? b.Calculate the steady state error of the closed loop system due to R(s) unit step input, D(s)=0]? c.Calculate the steady-state response when D(s) and ramp and R(s)=0?arrow_forward
- - = 400KHZ. Q1. In a Boost converter, L = 25 μH, Vin = 12 V, D = 0.4, P = 25 W, and fs (i) if the output load is changing. Calculate the critical value of the output load P,below which the converter will enter the discontinuous conduction mode of operation. Assume the total turn-on loss is equal to 2 W. (ii) Assuming the input voltage fluctuates from 10 V to 14 V and the output voltage is regulated to 20 V. Calculate the critical value of the inductance L below which this Boost converter will enter the discontinuous conduction mode of operation at P = 5 W. (iii) Draw the waveforms for inductor voltage, inductor current, and the capacitor current for this Boost converter at the output load that causes it to operate at the border of continuous and discontinuous modes. vd tow 77 N₂ AT 22 1-1arrow_forwardDon't use ai to answer I will report you answerarrow_forwardAnswer the following questions: 1- Write radiation resistance (R.) equation for infinitesimal dipole antenna. 2- Write the angle expression form of first null beam width (FNBW) for 2/2 dipole. 3- Define the Directivity of antenna. 4- Write radar cross section equation. 5- Write the input impedance (Z) expression of lossless transmission line.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)Electrical EngineeringISBN:9780133923605Author:Robert L. BoylestadPublisher:PEARSON
Delmar's Standard Textbook Of ElectricityElectrical EngineeringISBN:9781337900348Author:Stephen L. HermanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Programmable Logic ControllersElectrical EngineeringISBN:9780073373843Author:Frank D. PetruzellaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Fundamentals of Electric CircuitsElectrical EngineeringISBN:9780078028229Author:Charles K Alexander, Matthew SadikuPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Electric Circuits. (11th Edition)Electrical EngineeringISBN:9780134746968Author:James W. Nilsson, Susan RiedelPublisher:PEARSON
Engineering ElectromagneticsElectrical EngineeringISBN:9780078028151Author:Hayt, William H. (william Hart), Jr, BUCK, John A.Publisher:Mcgraw-hill Education,
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9780133923605
Author:Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher:PEARSON
Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9781337900348
Author:Stephen L. Herman
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Programmable Logic Controllers
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9780073373843
Author:Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9780078028229
Author:Charles K Alexander, Matthew Sadiku
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Electric Circuits. (11th Edition)
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9780134746968
Author:James W. Nilsson, Susan Riedel
Publisher:PEARSON
Engineering Electromagnetics
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:9780078028151
Author:Hayt, William H. (william Hart), Jr, BUCK, John A.
Publisher:Mcgraw-hill Education,
Thevenin's Theorem; Author: Neso Academy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAFVTIpKyM;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY