Mesh Definition and 244 Threads

  1. F

    Particle Mesh Method - FFT with Green Function

    Hello, For generating initial velocities on a N-Body code (modeling galaxy dynamics), I need to solve the Poisson equation with Green's function by applying Fast Fourier Transform. The Fourier analysis being more straightforwardly performed in a periodic system, I use the "zero padding trick"...
  2. dwn

    Engineering Mesh Analysis: Solving for Current in Multiloop Circuits

    Homework Statement Attached an image. Homework Equations KCL The Attempt at a Solution 80 = 10i1 + 20(i1 - i2) + 30(i1 - i3) 30 = 12(i2 - i3) + 20(i2 - i1) 0 = 40i3 +30(i3 - i1) + 12(i3 - i2) 80 = 60i1 - 20i2 - 30i3 30 = 20i1 + 32i2 - 12i3 0 = -30i1 - 12i2 + 82i3 i1...
  3. dwn

    Engineering Mesh Circuit Analysis: Solving KCL Equations for i1, i2, and i3 | Homework Help

    Homework Statement I have attached an image of the problem: Homework Equations KCL Equation The Attempt at a Solution 0 = 2i11 + 3(i1-i2) 212 = 3(i2-i1) + 5(i2-i3) -122 = 3i3 + 5(i3-i2) 5i1 - 3i2 = 0 -3i1 +8i2 + 5i3 = 212 -5i2 + 8i3 = -122 Is this the correct approach? Also, does anybody...
  4. G

    Mesh Current Analysis with Dependent Voltage Source

    Homework Statement Use the mesh-current method to find the power developed in the dependent voltage source in the circuit in figure (Figure 1) if v = 29V. Homework Equations ∑R in mesh 1 * i_1 - ∑R in common between meshes 1 and 2 * i_2 = v_source in mesh 1 ∑R in mesh 2 * i_2 - ∑R in...
  5. T

    Mesh Current Analysis: Find Current Through Short Circuit Wire

    Homework Statement I need to find the Current through short circuit wire (between a and b). Homework Equations All the resistor values are same, 100 Ohms V1 = 5V V2 = 10V The Attempt at a Solution Loop A ia*(R2+R4+R1) - ib*(R4) = 5 Loop B 10 + (ib-ia)*R4 + ib*R3 = 0...
  6. PinguZaide

    Engineering Mesh law in a resistor circuit with current and voltage sources

    Hello everyone. Hope somebody can help. Homework Statement We are given the following circuit. http://puu.sh/70uaQ.png We need to find the currents i1, i2 and i3 by explicitly using the mesh law. Homework Equations There are no relevant equations.The Attempt at a Solution So, I draw these 4...
  7. D

    What math is needed for hexagonal mesh wrapping on a 3D volume?

    Specifically what maths do I need to learn to be able to do the following? Wrap the surface of a 3D volume (convex hull) with a 2D convex hexagonal mesh. My guesses so far, Some kind of projection/mapping algorithm? Some way of calculating 2D Voronoi diagrams on curved surfaces...
  8. V

    Number of points in mesh (Comsol 4.3b)

    Hello everybody. I'm new with Comsol and I'm working with the 4.3b version. I'm trying a simulation of a sphere (in 3D, of course) and I want to figure out in how many points is Comsol evaluating the ecuation. I know I set the maximum and minimum size of the tetrahedrals (I'm using tetrahedrals...
  9. I

    Mesh Analysis Question: Why I3-I2?

    http://photouploads.com/images/untitleda.png Basically, in the last step, why have they done I3 - I2 rather than the other way round? Thanks PS: I have not embedded the image because its size is too large..
  10. I

    Unsure why I am getting this mesh analysis problem wrong

    I considered loop I1 and got the correct equation for it. Then I applied the mesh analysis method to loop I2 but I'm getting one term wrong (its sign). Starting in the top left corner of loop I2, 30I2 - 90(I2 -I3) - 5(I1 - I2) = 0 Everything is correct apart from the -90, its supposed to be...
  11. I

    Nodal and Mesh Analysis vs Simple Ohms law?

    At high school we were taught basic circuit formulas such as V=IR, P=IV etc but now I am studying circuits in Engineering (at university) we have been introduced to the techniques of nodal and mesh analysis. My question is, when and why do we use these techniques rather than the...
  12. G

    Irregular Tri Mesh: Impact & Repair?

    As in the subject. I have created tri mesh on my solid and it is completely irregular. Does it have any impact on later results of the analysis? Can it be repaired somehow? I attached a picture in case you would like to see it. I am working with Marc MSC
  13. Z

    Mesh Analysis / Sign Convention - Conceptual Problem

    Homework Statement I am having a little trouble using mesh analysis. I'm trying to stick rigorously to the passive sign convention, as I'm told that this is sensible. Consider the circuit diagram attached, where I have added the mesh currents in orange. In red are the polarities for the...
  14. S

    Mesh Analysis: Solving for I1 with Loop Equations

    Homework Statement Use mesh current analysis to determine I1 Homework Equations Loop 1 47i1+j100(i1+i2)-12=0 (47+j100)i1+j100i2=12 Loop 2 -j75i2+j100(i1+i2)-10=0 j100i1+j25i2=10 The Attempt at a Solution Homework Statement Homework Equations j100i1+j25i2=10 (-4)...
  15. D

    Engineering S-Domain mesh equations and equivalent circuit

    Homework Statement For the circuit given in Fig 15.53, (a) draw the s-domain equivalent; (b) write the three s-domain mesh equations; (c) determine i1, i2, and i3. Homework Equations Laplace Transform table Zc=1/SC Zl=SL The Attempt at a Solution I have uploaded my work but what...
  16. S

    Mesh Current Analysis for Determining I1, I2, and I1 + I2 in a Network

    Use mesh-current analysis to determine currents I1, I2 and I1 + I2 for the network shown.My calculation so far: Mesh A: v1+v2=12∠00 Mesh B: -v2+v3=-10∠00 v1=i1RA=(47Ω)iA v2=iAR2=R2(iA-iB)=(j100Ω)(iA-iB) v3=iBR3=(-75j)iB Mesh A: (47Ω)iA+(j100Ω)(iA-iB)=12∠00 Mesh B...
  17. N

    Current Transform and Mesh Analysis

    1 Problem Statement: 2 Relevant Equations KVL KCL Ohm's Law 3 Attempt at Solution I solved Problem 4.2, which was just mesh analysis on the original problem. I got the correct answers, indicated by F.A. The problem I am having with 4.3 is how to redraw the circuit with the...
  18. S

    Mesh analysis and 3 simultanious equations

    Homework Statement Apply mesh analysis to determine the magnitude and phase of the currents in the circuit of FIGURE 4, given the values in TABLE A Vs = 20 Vrms Z1 = 0 - j5 Ω Z2 = 5 + j5 Ω Z3 = 5 + j5 Ω Z4 = 0 - j10 Ω Z5 = 10 + j0 Ω Homework Equations KVL Simultanious...
  19. V

    Diffusion in discretized mesh space

    Hi everyone! I need help getting started in this project. Homework Statement I am trying to simulate the diffusion of a substance in a pipette/cell/cell-membrane geometry. Homework Equations Heat Equation The Attempt at a Solution I think the best way to tackle this...
  20. X

    Why Do the Calculated Mesh Currents Not Balance Power in Each Loop?

    Homework Statement Find the three mesh current. Homework Equations KVL The Attempt at a Solution I numbered the loop 1 with 2 and 3 ohms, loop 2 with 3, 5, and 212 V, and loop 3 with 3, 122V, and 5. All currents are clockwise. So for Loop 1: 2i1+3(i1-i2)=0 Loop...
  21. T

    Numerical Integration over 3D mesh

    Hi, I have a mesh whose surface is made up of tesselating triangles. I would like to perform an integral over this surface of the form \int f(\Omega) R(\Omega) d\Omega Where f is an arbitrary function and R is the radius at that point. I have a method implemented but it is not working...
  22. E

    [Electrical Engineering]Finding current with mesh analysis(ac)

    Homework Statement The question asks me to find io by using mesh analysis. Homework Equations KCLThe Attempt at a Solution In fact, the question also asks me to find it by superposition and I found the answer should be: i0=0.1+0.218 cos⁡(2000t+134°)-1.18 sin⁡(4000t+7.4°) But I don't know how...
  23. A

    If I have a metal mesh can I test it's resistance with a multimeter?

    Is it possible to measure the resistance across a wire mesh with a multimeter? Thanks.
  24. M

    What is the Mathematics of the Mesh?

    Could anyone tell me what is the mathematics of the 2D and 3D mesh? Thank you
  25. A

    Which Wire Mesh Specifications Influence Resistance and Heat Generation?

    I am building a circuit that is hooked up to a 1.2v NiMH battery. I will be using a wire mesh similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A16310091%2Ck%3A304+wire+mesh&keywords=304+wire+mesh&ie=UTF8&qid=1363133769&tag=pfamazon01-20 Unless there is a better mesh for this...
  26. C

    Dependent source with 2 other sources (using superposition), mesh

    Homework Statement http://imageshack.us/a/img834/5512/homeworkprobsg216.jpg Using superposition, find i.Homework Equations V = IR, KVL, KCL, Nodal / Mesh analysis, voltage division, current divisionSuperposition procedureThe Attempt at a Solution So this time the dependent source is a...
  27. mishima

    Mesh analysis, 2 meshes 1 known current source

    Homework Statement Find i1 in the following figure, given: Vs=10V, I=1A, R1=5, R2=2, R3=4 Homework Equations KVL The Attempt at a Solution Applying KVL to mesh 1: Vs-i1R1-(i1-i2)R3=0 and i2=I=1A So, i1=(Vs+i2R3)/(R1+R3)=(10+1*4)/(5+4)=14/9=1.56 A But book gives answer as...
  28. S

    How Do You Calculate Voltage Differences Using Kirchhoff's Rules?

    Homework Statement In the figure ε = 9.55 V, R1 = 2090 Ω, R2 = 3360 Ω, and R3 = 4440 Ω. What are the potential differences (in V) (a) VA - VB, (b) VB - VC, (c) VC - VD, and (d) VA - VC...
  29. C

    Find the voltage Vm (mesh / nodal analysis)

    Homework Statement http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/5039/homeworkprobsg27.jpg Find the value of the voltage Vm Homework Equations V = IR, KVL, KCL, mesh equations, nodal equations The Attempt at a Solution...
  30. F

    The mesh current method - Am I doing it right?

    Homework Statement Apply the mesh current method to find I0 Homework Equations Mesh current method The Attempt at a Solution On the left bottom square circuit, I set a mesh current, I1, and on the right bottom square circuit, I set a mesh current, I2. Then, I0=I1-I2. Since...
  31. C

    Solving Mesh Currents: Find 3 I's & 5A Current

    Homework Statement http://imageshack.us/a/img90/4018/homeworkprobsg25.jpg Find the three mesh currentsHomework Equations V = IR, KCL, KVL, Mesh / maybe nodalThe Attempt at a Solution I'm not quite sure how to set up the equations but I#1 = 4A right off the bat, for sure. I may need some...
  32. C

    Mesh Convergence Issue In Ansys

    Hi Guys, I 'm currently trying to make a 2D model of a sector of a compressor disk with the blade attached to it by means of a frictional contact (as shown in the attached pic). The contact between the blade and disk is frictional (coeff=0.25), augmented lagrange formulation, and adjust to...
  33. I

    Moving Mesh Problem in COMSOL.

    I am working over a problem, induction heating of a rod moving inside the furnace with a certain velocity, required to relieve stress from the surface. The furnace is stationary, means the coil while the rod is moving inside the coils. So, I have given the boundary condition accordingly with...
  34. J

    Fluid Mechanics Problem Creating a Mesh

    We are beginning a project in my Intermediate Fluids class to make a program that can do aerodynamic analysis on an air foil. First, given any three nodal coordinates (x,y) of a triangle, we must write a program to compute its surface vectors and area of the triangle. The nodes will be in...
  35. B

    Engineering Circuit Calculation - Mesh Analysis

    Homework Statement Hi, I'm trying to find what I(t) and V2(t). https://dl.dropbox.com/u/672601023 The Attempt at a Solution - Firstly I'm changing to impedances and then predefining a few new variables - zc1, zr1, zc2, zr2 and zc3 - then I'm going to do mesh analysis...
  36. T

    Why is my mesh analysis incorrect?

    Homework Statement EDIT: I THINK I FIGURED IT OUT, JUST NEED SOMEONE TO CONFIRM. I think the reason why my mesh analysis is wrong is because there is a voltage drop across the current source. Am I right? Here is the problem along with my attempt Find Io using mesh analysis: Alright so if...
  37. W

    Mesh Current Method with Dependent Sources

    Homework Statement Homework Equations V=I*R The Attempt at a Solution I started writing the equations for each loop. Loop 1 -> I1=8A Loop 2 -> -6Ix + 4I2 + 2(I2-I3) =0 and Ix=I4-I2 Loop 3 -> I don't know how to approach the dependent current source here. Loop 4...
  38. A

    Solving a Phasor Problem with Additional Mesh: Advice Needed

    When I apply the equations in phasor domain V1=jω(L1)(I1)±jωM(I2) and V2=jω(L2)(I2)±jωM(I1) and then mesh analysis should I consider the other mesh on the far right side with the capacitor? In other words, this is the first problem that I've seen or had such as this and since I2 is a...
  39. S

    Static vs. Neutral Equilibrium of a Mesh

    Suppose a square metal mesh sheet is hung off-center from a string and you are charged with the task of hanging various weights so that the mesh will be in static equilibrium, roughly horizontal. Why is it that this task must be done with masses that can exert torques large enough to flex the...
  40. JJBladester

    Mesh and Nodal Analysis - Source Frequency

    Homework Statement Mesh and nodal analysis are used to find unknown currents and voltages in planar networks. Why is it necessary when performing these network analyses that all of the source frequencies be the same? The attempt at a solution I know that superposition let's us analyze...
  41. P

    Mesh analysis in non-planar circuits

    How to solve non planar circuits using mesh analysis? Is it possible or not?
  42. E

    Engineering Mesh Analysis of an AC circuit.

    I need to perform mesh analysis using complex numbers on an AC circuit. My issue, is I don't understand how to do this. The circuit contains only one voltage source, where we have only been taught how to perform a mesh analysis on a circuit that contains 2 voltage sources. Can someone show me...
  43. Z

    Mesh Current Analysis w/ Controlled Current Source

    Solve i_x when a=2. (See attached picture) This is my attempt (mesh current analysis): I made i1 be the lower left loop current. I made i2 be the lower right loop current. I made i3 be the upper loop current. Mesh1: i1 = 2ix Mesh2: -10 + 3(i2-i3) + 20i2 = 0 Mesh3: -5 + 3(i3 -...
  44. C

    Implementing the Particle Mesh Ewald method

    I'm currently attempting to implement the "Particle mesh ewald" method for a molecular dynamics simulation. It has the advantage of having an algorithmic complexity of O(n log(n)), compared to a normal O(n^2) complexity for a regular approach. I've been reading through the original papers for...
  45. N

    Engineering Finding a specific current in a circuit using Mesh current analysis

    Homework Statement Develop the mesh-current matrix equation for the circuit. http://i.imgur.com/tvZA0.png Homework Equations ƩV_{n} = 0 The Attempt at a Solution I used Mesh current analysis to find 4 equations, but the equations for the first and second mesh are not related...
  46. M

    Simulation, Geometry & Mesh Creation: Tool Suggestions & System Requirements

    Hi Guys, I have an query. I would like to know the best tool for Simulation, Geomtry and Mesh creation. I want to simulate a duct with a turbine in it as a Part of my research project. I am beginner for the simualtion field so please suggest accordingly the appropriate software. Also please...
  47. S

    Paradox of star - mesh transform ?

    Dear All, I have encountered the following situation: Given a node that is connected through n resistors to n ports. One if the resistors is a negative resistance and equals to minus of all other resistors in parallel. \frac{1}{R_n} =- \sum_{i=1}^{n-1} \frac{1}{R_i} Using the well known...
  48. J

    Delta/Wye 3-Phase Using Mesh Analysis

    Hi, I have to solve a 3-phase circuit using mesh analysis. The source is a balanced Delta Phase A = 480V at 0 deg, Phase B is at -120 deg, and Phase C is at 120 deg. The load is a balanced Wye load at 0.99 + j 0.66. My mesh equations are as follows: Vab = I1 * ( Z1 + Z2) - I2 * Z2 Vbc =...
  49. S

    Finding Electric Potential Gradient in 3D FEM Mesh

    Hello, The value of electric potential(∅) is known at every node in a 3d finite element mesh. The relation between electric current density(i) and electric potential(∅) is i=k.∇∅, I am writing a code in c, I want to know how to find the gradient of electric potential(∇∅) at every node so...
  50. T

    Abaqus: write surface mesh element detail

    Hi, i need some help in writing the surface mesh in abaqus. i have a wing model, meshed using hexahedral mesh. now what i want is to write the surface element detail on a file, containing the element number and its neighbouring four nodes. for example 12, 2 3 5 6 here 12 is the element number...
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