BEC304 Network Analysis
Course Learning Objectives
1. Apply mesh and nodal techniques to solve an electrical network.
2. Solve different problems related to Electrical circuits using Network Theorems and Two port network.
3. Familiarize with the use of Laplace transforms to solve network problems.
4. Study two port network parameters and their applications.
5. Study of RLC Series and parallel tuned circuit.
SYLLABUS COPY
MODULE - 1
Basic Concepts
Practical sources, Source transformations, Network reduction using Star – Delta transformation, Loop and node analysis with linearly dependent and independent sources for DC and AC networks.
MODULE - 2
Network Theorems
Superposition, Millman’s theorems, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, Maximum Power transfer theorem.
MODULE - 3
Transient behavior and initial conditions
Behavior of circuit elements under switching condition and their Representation, evaluation of initial and final conditions in RL, RC and RLC circuits for AC and DC excitations.
MODULE - 4
Laplace Transformation &Applications
Solution of networks, step, ramp and impulse responses, waveform Synthesis.
MODULE - 5
Two port network parameters
Definition of Z,Y, h and Transmission parameters, modelling with these parameters, relationship between parameters sets.
Resonance
Series Resonance: Variation of Current and Voltage with Frequency, SelectivityandBandwidth,Q-Factor,CircuitMagnificationFactor,Selectivity with Variable Capacitance, Selectivity with Variable Inductance.
Parallel Resonance: Selectivity and Bandwidth, Maximum Impedance Conditions with C, Land f Variable, current in Anti-Resonant Circuit, The General Case-Resistance Present in both Branches.
Course outcome
1. Determine currents and voltages using source transformation/ source shifting/ mesh/ nodal analysis and reduce given network using star- delta transformation.
2. Solve problems by applying Network Theorems and electrical laws to reduce circuit complexities and to arrive at feasible solutions.
3. Analyse the circuit parameters during switching transients and apply Laplace transform to solve the given network
4. Evaluate the frequency response for resonant circuits and the network parameters for two port networks
Suggested Learning Resources
Books
1. M.E.Van Valkenburg (2000), Network Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, 3 edition, 2000, ISBN:9780136110958.
2. Roy Choudhury-Networks and Systems, 2 edition, New Age International Publications, 2006, ISBN: 9788122427677
ReferenceBooks
3. Hayt, Kemmerly and Durbin-Engineering Circuit Analysis, TMH7 Edition, 2010.
4. J.David Irwin/ R.Mark Nelms- Basic Engineering Circuit Analysi johnWiley,8 ed,2006.
5. Charles K Alexander and Mathew NO Sadiku-Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, Tata