DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
NAME : G.SHASHIKALA
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : DECE
Institute : GPW, SURYAPET
Subject : Electronic Components & devices
Year/semester : 1 year
Subject Code : EC-105
Major Topic : Inductors and Transformers
Duration : 50Minutes
Sub Topic : Inductors specifications &
combinations of inductors
Teaching Aids : PPT , ANIMATION, DIAGRAMS
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Objectives

On completion of this period, you would be able to

know

• The Inductor specifications.

• The total inductance when they are connected in series.

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Recap

We have discussed so far

• Types of inductors.

4. What are the different types of inductors based on the

core material used?

• Air core inductors.

• Iron core inductors.
• Ferrite core inductors.

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The main specifications of a inductor are

• Inductance value

• Type of winding

• Insulation resistance

• Power rating

• Temperature coefficient

• Core material

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Do you know why the inductors are connected
in series or parallel ?

Inductors may be connected in series or parallel in order

to increase or decrease the total inductance depending on

requirement

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In series combination of inductors:

• The rate of change of current is same in all inductors.

• The total induced e.m.f is equal to the sum of individual

e.m.f`s.

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Series combination (without M)

Figure-1

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Let

L1 = Self inductance of coil-1

L2 = Self inductance of coil-2

i = Current flowing through coils

Ls = Total inductance of the series combination

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Then

Self induced emf in coil-1 is

e1 = -L1 di/dt

Self induced emf in coil-2 is

e2 = -L2 di/dt

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Total induced e.m.f = Sum of individual e.m.f`s

es = e1+ e2

= -[ L1 di/dt + L2 di/dt]

-Ls di/dt = -(L1 + L2) di/dt

Ls = L1+L2

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The total inductance of the series combination is given
by formula

L = L1+L2+L3+……….+Ln

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Problem :

Two inductors with an inductance values of 5H & 10H

are connected in series. Find the equivalent

inductances of the combination.

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Solution :

Given data is
L1 = 5H
L2 = 10H
Ls = L1+L2
= 5+10
= 15H
Ls = 15H

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Series combination (with M):

In this case, value of total inductance will be depend upon

• Amount of mutual inductance present &

• Whether the combination is series aiding or series

opposing.

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Series aiding:

The direction of current flow is such that the two fields aid
each other.

Figure-2
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Let

L1 = Self inductance of coil-1

L2 = Self inductance of coil-2

M = Mutual inductance between coils

i = Current flowing through coils

Ls = Total inductance of the series combination

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Then

Self induced e.m.f in coil-1 is

e1 = -L1 di/dt

Mutually induced e.m.f in coil-1 due to current in coil-2 is

e’1 = -M di/dt

Self induced e.m.f in coil-2 is

e2 = -L2 di/dt

Mutually induced e.m.f in coil-2 due to current in coil-1 is

e’2 = -M di/dt

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Total induced e.m.f = Sum of individual e.m.f`s

es = e1+ e’1+ e2+e’2

= -[L1 di/dt +M di/dt+L2 di/dt +M di/dt]

-Ls di/dt = -(L1 + L2+2M) di/dt

Ls = L1+L2+2M

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Series opposing:

The direction of current flow is such that the two fields

oppose each other.

Figure-3
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e1 =- L1di / dt

e’1= M di / dt

e2=-L2di / dt

e’2=M di / dt

es=e1+e’1+e2+e 2

Ls=L1+L2-2M
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Summary

We have discussed about :

• The Inductors connected in series with & with out M.

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Quiz

1) The equivalent inductance when two inductors are

connected in series is

a) L=L1+L2

b) L=1/L1+1/L2

c) L=L1L2

d) None

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2) Two inductors, with inductance values of 10H and 15H

are connected in series. The equivalent inductance is

a) 6H

b) 150H

c) 25H

d) None

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3) Assuming no mutual coupling, series inductance are
added like

a) Series resistances

b) Parallel resistances

c) Series capacitances

d) Parallel capacitances

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. List the specifications of inductors

[March 07]

2. Find the equivalent inductance when inductors are

connected in series aiding or series opposing
[March 07]

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Assignment Questions

1. Compare Series aiding and Series opposition

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