Maximum Power Transfer Theorem: Statement: Maximum Power Transfer Theorem states that “maximum power is transferred from the source to the load when the load resistance is equal to the Thevenin’s equivalent resistance”. i.e, RL = RTH
Substitute the value of I, Proof: and Substitute the value of I,
For max power,
Now, maximum power transfer is given by
Output power=I2RL Input power= I2RTh η = o/p power / (o/p power+i/p power) =I2RL / I2(RL+RTh) For max efficiency RL=RTh Hence efficiency η = RL/(2RL)*100= 50%
Example Evaluate RL for maximum power transfer and find the power Note: To solve a question for maximum power transfer, the thevenin equivalent needs to be calculated.
Calculation of Vth and Rth: 2 10 Rth 3 2 Vth = VA - VB = 6V Rth=(2׀׀3)+10+2=13.2Ω
Thevenin’s equivalent circuit RL should be set to 13.2Ω to get max. power transfer Max. power is
Example: Evaluate RL for maximum power transfer and find the power
Calculation of RTH : RL = RTH =6Ω
Calculation of VTH :
RL must equal to RTh = 6 ohms The maximum power transferred=