Transient Analysis of a Resistor-Inductor (RL) Circuit
Transient Analysis of a Resistor-Inductor (RL) Circuit
ECET110
Professor Faculty
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May28, 2014
Table of Contents
1. List of Figures and Tables …………………..…….……..…………….. 3
2. Project Objectives ………………………………….…….…………….. 4
3. System Requirements ….……………………………………………….. 4
4. Theory ………………………………………………………………….. 5
5. Multisim Simulation Results …………………………..……………………….. 5
6. Experimental Procedure ………………………………………………….. 6
7. Analysis of Results ..……………..…………………………………….. 6
8. Troubleshooting ….……..…………………………………………….. 6
9. Conclusion ..……………………………..…………………………….. 6
10. Works Cited …………………………………………………………….. 7
11. Appendix …..………………..………………………………………….. 7
12. Answers to Questions .………………………………………………….. 7
List of Figures
1. Resistor Inductor Circuit Schematic .………………………………….. 5
2. Multisim Simulation Circuit ………………………………………….. 5
3. Breadboard Photograph ..…. ………………………………………….. 6
4. Oscilloscope Display…….…………………………………………….. 6
List of Tables
1. Theoretical Analysis Results ………………………………………….. 5
2. Simulation Results …………………………………………………….. 5
3. Experimental Results …….…………………………………………….. 6
4. Results
Comparison …………………………………………………… 6
Project Objectives
State here the purpose and intent of the report.
System Requirements
Equipment and Material
State here the equipment that you used to perform the experiment.(sample provided)
The equipment and material that you used to perform the experiment include:
Equipment: (identify the equipment that you used)
IBM PC-compatible computer running XP Professional
PAD-234A Trainer
Fluke 77IV DMM
Software: (identify the software that you used)
Multisim Version 13
Parts:(identify the components that you used)
1 –1.0 kΩ Resistor
1 –47mHInductor
Breadboard and
hookup wires
Theory
The circuit to be analyzed is shown in Figure 1.
Insert Resistor Inductor circuit schematic here.
Figure 1 Resistor Inductor Circuit Schematic
Provide text describing the theory of analysis, including formulas, to identify operation and expected results. You can also include MATLAB images as supporting theoretical analysis.
Formula 1:Use Word Equation editor (may need to set paragraph spacing to allow 6 pt above and below the text).
The results obtained from the theoretical analysis are:
Insert Theoretical Analysis Table here (can use Excel Table, copy and paste here).
Table 1 Resistor Inductor Theoretical Analysis
Multisimulation Results
Simulate using MultiSim V8.
The Figure 2 circuit created in MultiSimwith meters positioned at all required measuring pointswas simulated providing the results below. The measurements are recorded in Table 2.
Insert Resistor Inductor Multisim schematic here.
Figure 2 Multisim Circuit
The results obtained from the Multisim analysis are provided in Table 2.
Insert Multisim Analysis Table here (can use Excel Table, copy and paste here).
Table 2 Resistor Inductor Multisim Analysis
Experimental Procedure
Assembled the schematic circuit placing the oscilloscope and meters at all required measuring points then acquired the results below. A photograph of the breadboarded circuit is shown in Figure 3. The results obtained are recorded in Table 3.(use your own wording)
Insert photograph of breadboarded circuit here
Figure 3Breadboard Photograph
The results obtained from the breadboard circuit are provided in Table 3.
Insert Experimental Results Table here (can use Excel Table, copy and paste here).
Table 3 Resistor Inductor Experimental Results
Analysis of Results
Results obtained from the breadboard circuit and from the theoretical analysis are provided in Table 4. The percentage of error is included in the results table. The error is attributed to the test equipment measurement and components used. (use your own wording)
Insert Results Comparison Table here (can use Excel Table, copy and paste here).
Table 4 Results Comparison
Troubleshooting
Make sure that the inductor is fully discharged prior to applying the input signal. Proper setup and connection of the oscilloscope is essential for obtaining accurate measurement results. (use your own wording)
Conclusion
Through the experiment, I learned about the impact the coil resistance has on the charge time constant. I also learned how to measure the coil resistance. (use your own wording)
Works Cited
(use your own wording)
Appendix
Include any datasheets or reference material. (use your own wording)
Answers to Questions
Answer the questions provided in the lab requirements. (use your own wording)