Engineering S-domain analysis with initial conditions

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of performing S-domain analysis with initial conditions in circuit equations. A participant expresses confusion over their mesh equations and questions the necessity of an initial condition source for an inductor at steady state. Another contributor suggests simplifying the circuit by using Thevenin's theorem to reduce complexity before writing loop equations. This approach would streamline the analysis by converting the circuit into a single loop for easier equation formulation. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding initial conditions and circuit simplification in S-domain analysis.
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I've attempted this questions after understanding the theory from my lecture notes, but my equation is looking bizarre here. Is this correct so far?

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Are my mesh equations correct here?
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Hi @jisbon,

What's this voltage source all about?
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At steady state (t = 0-) there's no current through the inductor, so it shouldn't require an "initial condition" source.

My first instinct would be to reduce the voltage source and resistors to their Thevenin equivalent before writing loop equations. That'd reduce your ##t > 0## circuit to a single loop (and hence a single equation):

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