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Alternator Problem Using the Node – Voltage Method. Identify the Nodes and the Voltages. 1. + V 1 -. Identify the Currents. 1. i 1. i 3. + V 1 -. i 2. Write KCL equation(s). 1. + V 1 -. i 1. i 3. i 2. Solve for the Currents. i 1. i 3. i 2.
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Alternator Problem Using the Node – Voltage Method ECE 201 Circuit Theory 1
Identify the Nodes and the Voltages 1 + V1 - ECE 201 Circuit Theory 1
Identify the Currents 1 i1 i3 + V1 - i2 ECE 201 Circuit Theory 1
Write KCL equation(s) 1 + V1 - i1 i3 i2 ECE 201 Circuit Theory 1
Solve for the Currents i1 i3 i2 Since i2 flows into the battery, the battery is being charged. Note that i1 flows in the opposite direction to what was chosen. ECE 201 Circuit Theory 1