RLC circuit -- Phasor Transfer Function calculation

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of the phasor transfer function for an RLC circuit, focusing on deriving expressions for voltage ratios and resonant frequency. Participants explore the frequency response and the implications of circuit parameters on resonance.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in solving for the transfer function and expresses uncertainty about further simplification.
  • Another participant suggests deriving an expression that shows amplitude and phase difference for the voltage ratio.
  • A participant introduces the equation for the RLC circuit and discusses the steady-state response to sinusoidal loads.
  • Questions arise regarding the necessity of differentiation in the context of finding the frequency response and resonant frequency.
  • There is a mention that the circuit will have a maximum voltage ratio at resonance, prompting further inquiry into the derivation of the resonant frequency.
  • Some participants clarify that the resonant frequency condition is typically where inductive reactance equals capacitive reactance, though nuances regarding resistance and damping are noted.
  • One participant expresses the view that the circuit behaves like a bandpass filter based on earlier findings.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of algebraic analysis in deriving the transfer function and suggests a preferred form for the expression.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the basic principles of resonant frequency and the voltage ratio, but multiple competing views exist regarding the implications of resistance and the specifics of the transfer function derivation. The discussion remains unresolved on several technical aspects.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the real answer regarding resonant frequency may depend on losses due to resistance, which could complicate the analysis. There is also mention of the potential insignificance of these differences for the given values.

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Homework Statement
For the RLC circuit shown above and sinusoidal input voltage, derive the theoretical expression for Vout/Vin (frequency response) using phasors. Also, give the expression for the resonant frequency of the circuit.
Calculate the resonant frequency for L=10mH, C=10nF, R=50 ohm
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Vout/Vin
Good morning,

I need some help solving those two question. I've attached my attempted solution below. Could i solve the transfer function any further?

Thank you for your help
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Hi,

From the "using phasors" in the problem statement, I suspect you are asked to derive an expression that clearly shows amplitude (i.e. ## \left | {V_{R}\over V_{in}} \right | ## ) and phase difference.

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Frequency response analysis in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to calculate the steady-state response due to a sinusoidal load applied to a structure at a single frequency. It is a specialized type of transient response analysis that is extremely efficient to solve a very specific type of model.
I think in RLC circuit the equation has to be:
VL+VR+VC=f(t) if no load is out. f(t)=F1sin(ωt)+F2cos (ωt)={F}e^iωt
Then the derivate will be Ld2i/dt2+Rdi/dt+i/C=-ω^2{F}e^iωt
 
thanks for your response. Could i ask why you derivate the expression? I'm sure that question asks to solve for the frequency response Vout/Vin of the circuit and its resonant frequency.
I had an attempt at it but unsure how to derive the expression for the resonant frequency?
Also, in the second question, I've been given a value of the resistor to calculate the resonant frequency. Could i ask why? Isn't the resonant frequency condition is XL = XC ?

Thanks again
 
The circuit will have a maximum ## \left | {V_{R}\over V_{in}} \right | ## at resonance.
Work out that expression and ##\omega_{res}## can be found. Rather easily.

Franklie001 said:
Could i ask why?
Perhaps to confuse you ?

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BvU said:
The circuit will have a maximum ## \left | {V_{R}\over V_{in}} \right | ## at resonance.
Work out that expression and ##\omega_{res}## can be found. Rather easily.Perhaps to confuse you ?

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Hi, thank again for your help. I really appreciate it
Just to clarify ..isn't Vr/Vin what i was trying to find?
Also, It looks to me to be a bandpass filter from the expression found previously.
Also, how would you simply the expression for Vout/Vin for transfer function?
 
Franklie001 said:
Isn't the resonant frequency condition is XL = XC ?
Yes, this is the common answer and it works well for highly resonant systems (i.e. high Q, low damping). The real answer does depend a bit on the losses (resistance), but I'm not sure they really intend for you to account for that. For the values given the difference is quite insignificant.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLC_circuit#Overdamped_response
 
Franklie001 said:
Just to clarify ..isn't Vr/Vin what i was trying to find?
Yes. From the "using phasors" in the problem statement I conclude your textbook (or notes) should have something along those lines. Also, ##V_{in}## is given as a phasor: ##V_{in}\ \angle \ 0^\circ##.
So an answer along these lines (or any suitable other) seems indicated.
Franklie001 said:
Also, It looks to me to be a bandpass filter from the expression found previously.
Yes. The frequency characteristic ##\left | {V_{R}\over V_{in}} \right |## as a function of ##\omega## shows a peak at the resonance frequency.

Franklie001 said:
Also, how would you simply the expression for Vout/Vin for transfer function?
That, for me, is the essence of the job (your job) at hand ! :smile:

And your link in #8 is not very useful in this context.

Your work in post #1 is more or less the start of an algebraic analysis (an approach that I strongly support; much better in an introductory stage (correct me if I am wrong, but I estimate you are still in that stage).

So you have $$ {V_{R}\over V_{in}} = {R\over R + j\left ( \omega L - \displaystyle {1\over \omega C} \right ) }
$$
How can you write this in the form the exercise seems to prefer: ##A\ \angle\ \phi## ? ( Note that I tried to help a little bit by writing the numerator in this way :wink: )

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DaveE said:
Yes, this is the common answer and it works well for highly resonant systems (i.e. high Q, low damping). The real answer does depend a bit on the losses (resistance), but I'm not sure they really intend for you to account for that. For the values given the difference is quite insignificant.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLC_circuit#Overdamped_response
Thank you for the help I ll read this as soon as I can
 

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