Calculate the power of the coils in this RLC circuit

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around calculating the power of coils in an RLC circuit, particularly focusing on the behavior of coupled inductors and the implications of their configuration on power dissipation. Participants explore various equations and concepts related to the circuit's operation, including the role of resistance and mutual coupling.

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  • Mathematical reasoning
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an equation involving currents and reactances but questions the correctness of their results, suggesting that resistance may play a role.
  • Another participant emphasizes the absence of real series resistance in coils, arguing that this leads to imaginary power (VAR) rather than real power dissipation.
  • Several participants discuss the implications of mutual coupling in the coils and how it affects the equations used to model the circuit.
  • There is a suggestion to clarify the location of mutual reactance (Xm) within the circuit, with references to diagrams and previous discussions on coupled inductors.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the complexity of the topic, indicating that it may exceed their current understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of power dissipation in the coils, with some asserting that only reactive power is present due to the lack of resistance, while others explore the implications of mutual coupling. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact nature of power in the circuit.

Contextual Notes

There are references to specific circuit elements and configurations that may not be fully defined, leading to potential misunderstandings. The discussion also touches on the complexity of modeling coupled inductors, which may depend on additional assumptions not explicitly stated.

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This discussion may be useful for students and practitioners interested in RLC circuits, coupled inductors, and the analysis of reactive versus real power in electrical engineering contexts.

Edy56
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Homework Statement
I need to solve for power of the coils
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So my attempt was
I1*jXl1+I2*jXm=I2*(jXl2-jXc2) + I1*jXm
because they are parallel so they should have the same voltage.
I got
I1=-3*I2.
I know that J=6-j4 and that J=I1+I2 so I just plugged in what I got and I ended up getting the result for I2 and I1.
But they are not correct.
Why?
I am given R and I never use it so I assume it has something do do with it.
 
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How can there be any power dissipated in the coils?
They have no real series resistance, so the product of v, and quadrature i, is imaginary = VAR.
 
Baluncore said:
How can there be any power dissipated in the coils?
They have no real series resistance, so the product of v, and quadrature i, is imaginary = VAR.
In the circuit determine the complex powers of the coupled coils.
 
If Xm=0 then I1*jXL1=I2*j(XL2-XC).

Where is Xm located? It could be in Слика 1?
 
Babadag said:
If Xm=0 then I1*jXL1=I2*j(XL2-XC).

Where is Xm located? It could be in Слика 1?
no Xm= X12 which is mutual coupling.
to my knowledge, since this is coupled coils
Ul1=jXl1*I1 +\- jXm*I2
Ul2=jXl2*I1 +\- jXm*I1
 
Something like this?
 

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Babadag said:
Something like this?
I am not too sure because we havent been taught that we can do that, but going from the videos I have seen, it would do the same thing
 
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Are you sure they are coupled inductors? It seems odd that they wouldn't tell you the turns ratios or coupling coefficients.
 
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This is the diagram of a transformer. Then a more simplified diagram can be used:
 

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Then, if it is the diagram of a transformer, the left part is the primary and the right part is the secondary.
The diagram is viewed from primary side. That means, the secondary actually circuit elements [XL2 and XC] are multiplied by the square of number of turns of primary divided by number of turns of secondary.
The current through the primary and secondary windings are inversely proportional with the number of turns in windings.
N1*I1+N2*I2=N1*Io
Io is the primary current in absence of secondary current.
If N1=N2 [ since the reference to primary is already done] I1+I2=Io
Neglecting Io [usually it is about 1-3% I1] I1=-I2.
So, both current are I1=J and I2=-J
The reactances shown above: XL1 and XL2 , are connected with the leakage of magnetic flux from each winding [primary and secondary]
As it is said above, the power from coils-only in XL1 and XL2- it is only a reactive power.
Active power is only from R [ the R on the secondary side is also neglected]
 
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this is getting a bit too complex for my level lol
 

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