Parallel RL Circuit: Get Help with AC Supply & Differential Equation

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The discussion focuses on solving the differential equations for a parallel RL circuit subjected to an AC supply. Key equations include L(di/dt) + Ri = RIcos(ωt), which represents a non-homogeneous differential equation. The solution involves finding both the homogeneous and particular solutions, with the latter typically assumed to be of the form iP(t) = Acos(ωt + φ). Participants emphasize the importance of initial conditions and the relationship between the phase angle and the coefficients in the solution.

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  • #31
SGT,Thankyou very much indeed.
I think i got the stuff in my head atlast.
Thankyou. :smile:
 
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  • #32
but then sgt,i also read that ip shud be assumed as
acos(wt+phi) + bsin(wt+phi)
not Kcos(wt+phi) as the supply is Vcos(wt+phi).they need not be in phase...
i am confused now.
 
  • #33
ng said:
but then sgt,i also read that ip shud be assumed as
acos(wt+phi) + bsin(wt+phi)
not Kcos(wt+phi) as the supply is Vcos(wt+phi).they need not be in phase...
i am confused now.
No, you make
i_P = K cos(\omega t + \phi_1)
where \phi_1 \neq \phi
if you make
i_P = A cos \omega t + B sin \omega t
the phase angle \phi_1 will be automatically calculated:
A = K cos \phi_1 and B = K sin \phi_1
 
  • #34
okay sgt,now i get it.
thanx a loooooooooooooot!
 

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