Nomographical analysis of series resonant circuits

Abstract

A novel nomographical technique has been developed for analyzing series resonant inductive and capacitive (LC) circuits. This educational nomographical technique was devised after various other methods of resonant LC circuit analysis proved unwieldy and confusing to students attempting to compensate a series resonant LC circuit. The confusion occurred mainly because the circuit theory equations initially obscured the fundamental understanding of LC resonant circuits associated with the 'real world' reality of having only a limited number of discrete component values to work with. By using the nomograph, students were able to quickly agree upon the proper inductor and capacitor values needed to produce the high currents and voltages needed over a short time period. >