Experiment 3: Mesh Analysis

Interpretation of Results
The basis of the Mesh Analysis experiment was reflected from the theories and
equations. Mesh analysis is a technique used to find the current circulating in a loop/s or
mesh with in any closed path of a circuit. As a further matter, it depends on the voltage
source that is available. It uses the concepts from Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law and the Ohm’s
Law. In the application of the mesh analysis, there must be observations that must be
followed. One is the direction of the loops must be uniform either all loops in clockwise or
counterclockwise direction and determine if it is a supermesh--current source between
two meshes.

MESH CURRENTS VOLTAGES (V)

(mA)
I1 I2 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
Simulated 1.22 20.45 0.264 0.473 4.26 6.72 4.01
Values
Calculated 1.2 20.45 0.260 0.465 4.02 6.72 4.01
Values
Actual 1.9 19.8 0.401 0.714 3.874 7.06 4.22
Values
Table 1. Data for Mesh Analysis

Figure 1. Simulation using Tina Pro

It was presented in Table 1 the gathered values from computations and simulation
using Tina Pro seen in figure 1. It was observed that the computed values from the
simulated values were likely the same to each other. However, gathered values from the
actual values has a slightly changes. Using Tina Pro, the measured values were
determined and is used as the values for the application of Mesh analysis that is reflected
in the calculated values.
 The slightly changes were due to some of the following errors. The sources error
encountered in this experiment were instrumental drift, hysteresis and parallax error. The
instruments used may not have their readings accurate because the accuracy of the
multimeter may possibly drift over time that could cause different effects to the data. And
the next is hysteresis of the multimeter that shows the output voltage of the circuit
connected. And lastly parallax error wherein exact and correct reading in the ammeter
was not directly what you see with the naked eye.

Conclusion
The objectives of this experiment were first, to investigate the effects of mesh
analysis on multiple active linear source and to verify that the linear response at any point
in a mesh circuit is similar to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law. These objectives were observed
and determined all throughput the experiment. Mesh is a loop which does not contain
any loop within. In using the mesh analysis, planar circuits are best suited for this kind of
method. Moreover, voltage sources are the main sources that is utilized in a mesh
analysis method while current sources are converted into their equivalent voltage source.
Mesh analysis is the application of Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law [3] hence, it creates
similarities with KVL. In the process of mesh analysis, closed loops should be determined
these loops will be the representation of each mesh forming the mesh equations. Then,
KVL is applied through these equations, and Ohm’s law is practically used to find the
unknowns. Hence, it enables a simpler option of finding a solution into a certain
network. Furthermore, it is to take note that the direction of the flow present in the mesh
analysis are uniform. [2] For paths and electrical elements shared by the same loop the
actual current connotes to the difference between the two opposing mesh currents.

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