Mesh Analysis
-The mesh current method of analyzing ac requires Kirchhoff's Voltage Law to sum ac voltages around a closed path in terms of the mesh (loops) current variables. The branch impedances are represented by complex numbers, each with a real part and an imaginary part. the real part represents the branch reactance.
Important Notes:
- Just as in KCL, the KVL analysis also applies to phasor and frequency domain circuits.
- The same rules apply: Convert to frequency domain first, then apply KVL as usual.
- In KVL, supermesh analysis is also valid.
Example: Solve for Io:
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Reflection:
In applying mesh analysis in ac, the process for solving an unknown are still identical. The only difference is that the values given may occur complex numbers and phasor form for sources. Sometimes, I fail to acquire the correct answer because I carelessly convert the values in their wrong convertion or equivalence. For me, I find mesh analysis more convenient than nodal analysis. But of course, it depends on the person employing which method is more suitable for him or her.
