Questions and Problems

1. Why is it that the response at the delta and wye

configuration as measured at the terminals do not
change even though the configuration is changed i.e.
from delta to wye and from wye to delta?
If these circuits are to be equivalent, the
impedance between any pair of terminals must be
the same in the wye as in the delta.

2. These transformations are made more useful for

what particular applications?
These

transformations

are

often

useful

in

simplifying passive networks particularly resistive

ones, thus avoiding the need for any mesh or nodal
analysis, it is also useful in areas such as bridge
analysis and three phase power systems.

3. Apply a wye delta transformation to the given

figure to calculate V2 / V1 and Req.

4. Use an appropriate delta wye transformation in

the figure to find Vb / I and Req.

Conclusion

The delta - wye or wye delta transformation is a circuit

analysis technique that allows us to arrive at an equivalent
circuit for certain types of three terminal resistive networks.
The transformation from wye delta is computed as the
sum of the products of adjacent resistances over the
opposite resistance. The delta wye transformation is
computed a the product of adjacent resistances in delta over
the sum of the resistances in delta.
A delta system is a good short-distance distribution
system. It is used for neighborhood and small commercial
loads close to the supplying substation. Only one voltage is
available between any two wires in a delta system. The delta
system can be illustrated by a simple triangle. A wire from
each point of the triangle would represent a three-phase,
three-wire delta system. The voltage would be the same
between any two wires.

Final Data Sheet

14 August
Dat
2003
e
6
Experiment
No.

Name
Course/Section

DELTA

WY
E

MEASURED
CALCULATE
D
% ERROR

R1
10
RA
3.33

3.33

0%

R2
20

RB
5
5
0%

R3
30

RC
10

10

0%

I1
2.68
A
I1
2.69
A
2.68
A
0%

I2
VA
1.58m 16.84
A
V
I2
VA'
1.58m 8.94
A
V
1.58m 8.94
A
V
0%
0%

VB
20
V
VB'
7.9
V
7.9
V
0%

VC
3.16
V
VC'
11.06
V
11.06
V
0%

Table 6-1

WYE

DELTA

MEASURED

CALCULATE
D
% ERROR

R1
3.33

RA
10k

10k

0%

R2
5

R3
10

RB
20k

20k

0%

RC
30k

30k

0%

I1
2.69
A
I1
2.68
A
2.68
A
0%

I2
VA
1.58m 8.94
A
V
I2
VA'
1.58m 16.84
A
V
1.58m 16.84
A
V
0%
0%

Table 6-2

Approved by:

VB
7.9
V
VB'
20
V
20
V
0%

VC
11.06
V
VC'
3.16
V
3.16
V
0%

Instructor

Interpretation

In this experiment, familiarization with the delta wye

and the wye delta transformation were attained. On the
earlier part of the experiment, V1 and R1 in delta and wye
trial were given. In the wye trial we used a potentiometer to
adjust some values of resistances in order to achieve equal
amounts of currents and voltages with that of the results we
already attained in the past delta trial. In the delta trial we
measured the resistances that are connected with the delta
and read the values of currents and voltages involved. In
computing for the resistances connected with the wye, we
simply applied the principles of delta wye transformation.
In comparing the measured from the computed values, we
observed that the two are equal. In the later part of the
experiment we still followed the same instructions but this
time it is from the wye delta transformation.