The elements of a circuit are said to connected series when they are connected in such a way that the current in all the elements are equal and has only one path to the flow of current. In series circuit the voltage may vary from element to element depending on the value of the parameter. Since the series circuit has only one path for current, an open circuit at any one of terminals leads to total open circuit of the entire circuit. This turns off all the devices connected in
the series with that element. So to add or remove an element from the series circuit the entire circuit has to be turned off. Most of the equipment in power system are all connected in parallel and not in series.
the series with that element. So to add or remove an element from the series circuit the entire circuit has to be turned off. Most of the equipment in power system are all connected in parallel and not in series.
Example of series connection: The series connection is generally used in street lighting.
The following circuit examples shows the various configurations of series connected networks
Series connected resistors
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| Series connected resistors |
The above circuit shows three resistors connected in series with a voltage source. The equivalent resistance of these series connected resistors is Req = R1 + R2 + R3
Series connected inductors
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| Inductors connected in series |
Series connected capacitors
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| capacitors connected in series |
Series connected RLC elements
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| series connected R L C parameters |
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