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  • Essay / Electrical Project Lab Report - 1403

    Cover MemoThe result of my electrical project was a tremendous result. I managed to work out my schedule to complete the tour effectively and efficiently. My first mission was to come up with a set of legitimate calculations that would allow me to meet my criteria for the project. Having successfully completed my calculations, this then led me to start building my circuit. Building the circuit became a challenge as I had to remember to align my voltage drops with the correct resistors. Overall, the project was a success! Without the correct use of mathematics, this project would not have been possible. Mathematics allows you to solve problem equations. That said, the circuit board was an overall problem equation that needed to be solved through mathematics. In order to fully understand the relevance of these mathematical problems, I must first know the different rules of creation on an electric circuit; rules such as Ohms' law and Kirchhoff's law. Being able to discern the appropriate use of serial and parallel calculations played a central role in achieving this mission. In the following sections, I will elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of the electrical project in more detail.Summary/SummaryThe purpose of this project was to apply the engineering design process to an electrical circuit problem. From writing the first basic problem statement to submitting the final laboratory report, this project was able to test my ability to use the different tools acquired throughout the semester. These tools ranged from time management, attention to detail, simple math calculations, and calculation accuracy. In addition to building and testing a direct current (DC) voltage...... middle of paper ...... f my actual voltage of 2,506.666. After identifying my possible series, I can begin to complete my calculations. Node 3 was a complicated circuit. This set required 3 resistors in a parallel set as well as a series set. My goal was to get within 5% of 5,911.88. My calculations were 1/((1/220)+(1/220)+(1/220) )+330+3,300+2,200. My last two nodes took the longest because at this point I was limited in resistance. In order to succeed in this circuit, I made sets of parallel sets; each parallel set each had 3 resistors. This left me with enough resists to complete the rest of the board without going over my limit. My project was a success and without my sources, it would have been more complicated. My only recommendations are to better explain and simplify Kirchhoff's law so that the student can succeed without too many self-taught references..