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Eletrical Circuit Project Lab Report

Course:
ETGR-1201-032

Prepared By:
Austin Mundy

Date Submitted:
10-2-2015

I have neither given nor received any unauthorized help on this assignment, nor witnessed any violation of the
UNC Charlotte Code of Academic Integrity.

Date: 10-2-2015

Abstract
The purpose of this project was to give insight into the electrical engineering field while learning
important skills. Taking part in the project allowed important electrical and power laws to be practiced in
a hands on project. Participation in the project gains better understanding of Kirchhoffs and Ohms
power laws.
Using these power laws to breakdown each node and solve for its independent voltage. The project will
give good hands on experience and practice with electrical equations. The circuit requires trust in
calculation. The accuracy of the calculation dictates pass or fail in the project. Upon completion of the
project conclusions can be drawn about the accuracy of Ohms law and Kirchhoffs laws.

Introduction
Problem Statement:
1

Complete formal engineering calculations that demonstrate your understanding of Ohms Law and
Kirchhoffs Current and Voltage Laws.
Construct and test a simple direct current (DC) voltage divider.
Communicate your approach, solution, performance results, and lessons learned through a formal
Engineering Laboratory Report.
Design Requirements:
Design requirements consist of a specific voltage drop at each node. At node one the voltage should read
seventeen point eight one one volts. At node two the voltage should read nine point seven two six volts.
At node three the voltage should read six point three six three volts. At node four the voltage should read
point five zero two three volts. Finally at node five the voltage should read zero volts. From the drop in
voltage the resistance can be found to desern which risistors to use. The final design requirement is that
at least one of the resistor combinations has to be in parallel configuration.

Constraints and Assumptions:

The constructed circuit must have been build with twentyfive resistors of the following values.(Found in
table bellow) Use of any other resistors besides the twentyfive assigned is forbidden. The resistors are
five percent resistors. Meaning they can vary up to five percent in value so answers are required to be
within five peercent accuracy.. Graded inside the five percent tollerance. Asume that the resistors are the
correct printed values and that Ohms law and other voltage and resistance laws are correct.
Resistor Value
220 Ohms
330 Ohms
2,200 Ohms
3,300 Ohms
10,000 Ohms

Number of resistors
5
5
5
5
5

Necessary Equations:
Finding voltage drop across a node.

V -voltage difference
18v-Total voltage for our equation
V(x)-voltage directly on the other side of the node.

V =18 vv ( x)
Ohms Law:

-voltage in volts
-Current in amps
R-Resistance in Ohms

= R
The Ohms law formula can be manipulated to fine any of the three values represented.

Kirchhoffs Voltage law

The sum of the voltages around any circuit loop is zero
(Voltage produced must equal the voltage used in a loop)

1, 2, 3 -Represent measured voltages across the nodes

1 + 2+ 3=0
Kirchhoffs Current law
The algebraic sum of current into any junction is zero.
I-The current into a node on the circuit.
I-Current
i 2 + i3 = i1 + i4
Equipment Required
1. Bred board

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Supplied resistors
Paper and pencil (for calculations)
Calculator
Jumper wires
Optional* Multi Meter

Methods and Procedures

First step for each node would be to find voltage drop.

V =18 vv (x)
Step two, is to find resistance from the voltage drop found in step one.

Req =

v
I

Step three, find the top and bottom of the five percent tolerance range.
.05 * Req + Req =+5% Top .05 * Req - Req =-5% Bottom
Step four, create a combination to equal the resistance using the resistors supplied. Ensuring its value falls
inside the tolerance found in step three.
Step five, place the resistors into the bred board in the combination created in previous step.
Finally, Double check that all resistors are the correct value and in the correct locations.

Node #5
Kirchhoffs Voltage law

v=.5023 v0 v=.5023 v
I =.0009 A
Ohms Law

Req =

v .5023 v
=
=558.1 Ohms
I .0009 A

Tolerance
+5%=586.005 Ohms -5%=530.195 Ohms
Series Combination

Req = 330+220=550 Ohms

Node #1
Kirchhoffs Voltage law

V =18 v17.811 v=.189 v

I =.0009 A
Ohms Law

Req =

v
.189 v
=
=210 Ohms
I
0.0009 A

Tolerance +5%=216.56 Ohms -5%=195.93 Ohms

Parallel Combination

1
( 2201 + 3300
)=( .00484848 ) X

Req =

=206.25 Ohms

Results

Node #

Given Value

Theoretical Vs. Experimental

Theoretical Value Experimental
Result

Difference %

17.811v
(210 Ohms)
9.7268v
(8982.4 Ohms)
6.3632v
(3737.3 Ohms)
.5023v
(558.1 Ohms)
0v

2
3
4
5

Difference=

17.814v
(206.2 Ohms)
9.936v
(8960 Ohms)
6.354v
(3740 Ohms)
.495v
(550 Ohms)
0v

17.86v

.25%

9.67v

2.6%

6.32v

.5%

.48v

3%

0v

0%

(ActualTheoretical)
X 100
Theoretical

Discussion Section
The results expressed in the table above show the accuracy of calculation on the project. The projects five
percent accuracy requirement was easily attained. The project was a success due to accurate calculation
and careful construction of the bred board. The project proves through success the accuracy of
Kirchhoffs Current and power law as well as Ohms law.

References

1201 Faculty, "Electrical Project Description," (Pre-class readings, ENGR 1201 Moodle Site, UNC
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, accessed October 1, 2015).

1201 Faculty, "Electrical Laboratory Report," (Pre-class readings, ENGR 1201 Moodle Site, UNC
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, accessed September 15, 2015).

Knisely, Charles, and Karin Knisely. "Step-By-Step Preparation Of A Laboratory Report With Sample
Report." In Engineering Communication, 88-120. Stamford, CT: Timothy L. Anderson, 2015.

Appendix

 V =18 v17.811 v=.189 v

Node #1

I =.0009 A
Req =

v
.189 v
=
=210 Ohms
I
0.0009 A

Tolerance +5%=216.56 Ohms -5%=195.93 Ohms

Combination

1
( 2201 + 3300
)=( .00484848 ) X

Req =

=206.25 Ohms

Alternative Combination

1
1
+
=( .004645 ) X
( 10,000
220 )

Req =

=215.26 Ohms

Node #2

v=17.811 v 9.7268 v=8.0842Ohms

I =.0009 A

Req =

v
8.0842 v
=8982.44 Ohms
=
I
0.0009 A

Tolerance +5%=9431.56 Ohms -5%=8533.32 Ohms

Combination

1
1
+
+ 3300+ 330+330
( 10,000
10,000 )

Req =

8960 Ohms
Alternative Combination

Req =3300+3300+2200=8800 Ohms

Node #3

v=9.7268 v6.3635 v=3.3636 v

I =.00009 A

Req =

v 3.3636
=
=3737.3 Ohms
I
.0009

Tolerance +5%=3924.165 Ohms -5%=3550.435 Ohms

Combination

Req =3300+330+(

1
1
+
)
220 220 =3740 Ohms

Alternate Combination

1
1
1
+
+
+330=3663.33 Ohms
( 10,000
10,000 10,000 )

Req =

Node #4

v=6.3632 v.5023 v=5.8609 v

I =.0009 A
Req =

v 5.8609 v
=
I
.0009 A =6512.1 Ohms

Tolerance +5%=6837.705 Ohms -5%=6186.496 Ohms

Combination

Req =330+220+

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
+
+(
+
+(
+
+
=6502.4 Ohms
( 3300
)
)
10,000
3,300 10,000
10,000 2,200 2,200 )

Alternative Combination

Req =3,300+3,300=6,600Ohms

Node #5

v=.5023 v0 v=.5023 v
I =.0009 A
Req =

v .5023 v
=
=558.1 Ohms
I .0009 A

Tolerance
+5%=586.005 Ohms -5%=530.195 Ohms
Combination

Req = 330+220=550 Ohms

Alternative Combination

1
1
1
1
+
+
+
)
2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200