Nodal analysis, setting up the equations

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The discussion focuses on setting up Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) equations for a circuit analysis involving a 30V voltage source and various resistors. The user struggles with incorporating the voltage source into their KCL equations, particularly at Node A. After clarification, the correct equation for Node A is established as (VA-30)/15 + (VA-VB)/25 + (VA-VD)/31.25 - 4 = 0. The conversation also addresses how to calculate power at the independent voltage and current sources, confirming that power can be determined using the voltage drop across the source multiplied by the current. The thread concludes with a confirmation of the equations and methods discussed.
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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations


KCL set ups


The Attempt at a Solution


I am having trouble setting up the KCL equations

The 30V voltage source on the left with the resistor is messing me up, how do I incorporate that?

Do I just do 30/15 and assume a 2A current source is going into node A?

Here are my equations:

VD = reference node = 0 V

KCL @ Node B
(VB-VA)/25 + (VB-VC)/50 - 1 + 4 = 0

KCL @ Node C
(VC-VD)/50 + (VC-VB)/50 + 1 = 0

KCL @ Node A?
(VA-VB)/25 + (VA-VD)/31.25 - 4 + ?? = 0
 
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You have 30V at the other end of the 15 ohm resistor. So the current through it is (VA-30)/15.

ehild
 
ehild said:
You have 30V at the other end of the 15 ohm resistor. So the current through it is (VA-30)/15.

ehild

Ok, then the entire equation for voltage at node A is:

(VA-30)/15 + (VA-VB)/25 + (VA-VD)/31.25 - 4 = 0?

After I solve for all the voltages at the nodes, how do I find power at the independent voltage a current sources?

Do I just use voltage drops?
IE, Power at 4A = (VA-VB)*4
 
gomezfx said:
Ok, then the entire equation for voltage at node A is:

(VA-30)/15 + (VA-VB)/25 + (VA-VD)/31.25 - 4 = 0?

This is correct.

gomezfx said:
After I solve for all the voltages at the nodes, how do I find power at the independent voltage a current sources?

Do I just use voltage drops?
IE, Power at 4A = (VA-VB)*4

Yes, knowing the potential difference U across the terminals of a source and the current I flowing through it, the power is U*I.ehild
 
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