Yes, there is a good walkthrough here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science...-dc-circuit-analysis/a/ee-node-voltage-methodDaveE said:
Mesh current analysis is a method used to analyze electrical circuits that contain multiple current sources. It involves creating a set of equations based on Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) for each closed loop in the circuit, known as a mesh. These equations can then be solved simultaneously to determine the unknown mesh currents.
Nodal analysis is another method used to analyze electrical circuits, and it is based on Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). Instead of creating equations for each mesh, nodal analysis involves creating equations for each node in the circuit. These equations can then be solved simultaneously to determine the unknown node voltages.
The steps for solving a circuit using mesh current analysis are as follows:1. Identify all the meshes in the circuit.2. Assign a current variable to each mesh, in the direction of your choice.3. Write KVL equations for each mesh, using the assigned current variables.4. Solve the resulting system of equations for the unknown mesh currents.5. Use Ohm's Law to determine any other desired quantities, such as voltage or power.
Yes, nodal analysis can be used for circuits with current sources. In these cases, the current sources should be included in the KCL equations for the corresponding nodes. It is also important to note the direction of the current source when writing the equation.
Both mesh current and nodal analysis are powerful tools for analyzing electrical circuits, but they do have some limitations. These methods are most effective for circuits with a relatively small number of nodes and meshes. They also assume that the circuit is linear and contains ideal components. In some cases, more complex circuit analysis techniques may be necessary.