ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY2.2: TRANSFORMATION OF DELTA AND WYE NETWORKS

2.2.1 Program Outcomes (POs) Addressed by the Activity

b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
g. ability to communicate effectively

2.2.2 Activity’sIntended Learning Outcomes (AILOs)

At the end of this activity, the student shall be able to:
a. illustrate the equivalent wye of delta, delta of wye network
b. calculatethe resistance of the resistors of the equivalent network
c. compare the computed and measured data

2.2.3 Objectives of the Activity

The objectives of this activityareto:
1. convert between delta and wye circuits.
2. verify the results by comparing the measured data

2.2.4 Principle of the Activity

Formulas for delta and wye conversion are derived from Kirchhoff’s laws. The value of
each resistor in a delta network can be determined from the sum of all cross products in the wye
network divided by the opposite resistance in the wye network. This process is illustrated in
Figure 2.2-1.

Figure 2.2-1.Delta from wye.

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Each value of the wye network must be known. By applying the formula shown, you can
calculate each resistor value in the equivalent delta network.

The numerator of the formula does not change. The denominator is the value of the wye network
resistor opposite to the delta resistor whose value is to be determined. Therefore, in the formula
given Figure 2.2-1, the denominator is Y1, Y2, or Y3, depending on which delta component value
you want to find.

The value of each resistor in a network can be determined from the product of two adjacent
resistors in the wye network divided by the sum of all resistors in the delta network. This process
is illustrated in Figure 2.2-2.

Each value of the delta network must be known. Be applying then formula shown, you can
calculate each resistor value in the equivalent wye network.

The denominator of the formula does not change. The numerator is the product of the delta
network resistance that is adjacent to Y resistor whose value is to be determined. Therefore, in
the formula given in Figure 2.2-2, the numerator is ∆2 x ∆3 ,∆2 x ∆1, or ∆1 x ∆3, depending on
which wye component value you want to find.

Figure 2.2-2.Wye from delta.

2.2.5 Materials/Equipment
1- F.A.C.E.T Base Unit
1- DC FUNDAMENTAL Circuit Board
2- 15Vdc Power Supply
1- Multimeter

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2.2.6 Procedure/s

1. Locate the DELTA TO WYE OR WYE TO DELTA circuit block on the DC NETWORK
THEOREMS circuit board. Measure the value of each resistor of the Y NETWORK.
Record your readings on Figure 2.2-3

1.090 1.576

1.000

Figure 2.2-3. Y test network.

2. Using the values of Figure 2.2-3, calculate each resistor value required to complete the
delta equivalent circuit of Figure 2.2-1. Record your results on the figure.

2.782

4.384 4.021

Figure 2.2-4. Delta equivalent of Figure 3.2-3 wye.

3. Measure each resistor value in the π NETWORK, and compare your readings with the
results in Figure 2.2-1. Are your measured and calculated values about the same?

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 Note: Remove the two-post connector between the Delta terminals of the pi network.
Remember that the pi and delta networks are identical.
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4. Measure each terminal pair of the ∆ NETWORK and the Y NETWORK. Are the values
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about the same? __________________________________________________________

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5. Is the ∆ NETWORK equivalent to the Y NETWORK? ___________________________

6. The terminal pair resistances of the Y and ∆ NETWORKS are equivalent. Based on your
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results, are the individual resistors of each network equal in value? __________________

7. Measure the individual resistor values of the π NETWORK. Record each value in the
network of Figure 2.2-5.
2.730

4.41 4.031

Figure 3.2-5. Delta test.

8. Using the value of the Figure 3.2-5, calculate each resistor value required to complete the
wye equivalent circuit of Figure 3.2-6. Record your results on the figure.

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 1.077K 1.591K

0.983K

Figure 2.2-6. Wye equivalent of Figure 2.2-5 delta.

9. Measure each resistor value in the T NETWORK, and compare your readings with the
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results in Figure 2.2-6. Are your measured and calculated values about the same? ______

10. Measure each terminal pair of the ∆ and Y NETWORKS. Based on your results. Are the
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values about the same? _____________________________________________________

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11. Is the Y NETWORK equivalent to the ∆ NETWORK? ___________________________

12. The terminal pair resistances of the Y and ∆ NETWORKS are equivalent. Based on your
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result, are the individual resistors of each network equal in value? __________________

13. Which components of Figure 2.2-7 form the circuit’s two delta networks?

Two delta networks:

Delta 1 = R1,R2,R5 R1 = 220 Ohms
Delta 2 = R3,R4,R5 R2 = 1000 Ohms
R3 = 1000 Ohms
R4 = 330 Ohms
R5 = 220 Ohms

Figure 2.2-7. Resistive bridge circuit.

14. Using the delta to wye conversion process, complete Figure 2.2-8.

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 141.9 46.84

212.9

Figure 2.2-8. Converted bridge circuit.

15. Based on the values of Figure 2.2-8, apply Ohm’s law to determine the total circuit
current IT.
31.13 Ampheres (mA)
16. Measure the total circuit current on the THEVENIZING A BRIDGE CIRCUIT circuit
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block. Does this result agree with calculated current in step 15? ____________________

17. Does the application of a delta to wye conversion simplify the reduction of a bridge
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circuit? _________________________________________________________________

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2.2.7 Activity Report

Section: PTL067 Date Performed: 09/05/2022

Course Code: CIRCUIT 1 LAB Date Submitted: 09/05/2022
Course Title:
CIRCUIT 1
Instructor:
MELODIA PAHATI
Group No.: Activity No.: 2.2
Group Members: Signature:
1. JELDIN I. LASPIÑAS
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2.2.7.1 Calculations
#2: #15:

RA = (R1 x R2) + (R1 x R3) + (R2 x R3) / R3
RA = 4.384 KOhms
RB = (R1 x R2) + (R1 x R3) + (R2 x R3) / R2
RB = 2.782 KOhms
R = (R1 + R3)(R2 + R4) / (R1+R2+R3+R4)
R = (220+141.9)(46.84+1000) / 220+141.9+46.84+1000
R = 268.9

RC = (R1 x R2) + (R1 x R3) + (R2 x R3) / R1 Req = 268.9 + R5

RC = 4.021 KOhms Req = 268.9 +212.9
Req = 481.83
#8:
IT = VT / RT
R1 = (RA x RB) / (RA + RB + RC) IT = 15 / 481.83
R1 = 1.077 KOhms IT = 31.12 mA

R2 = (RA x RC) / (RA + RB + RC)

R2 = 0.983 KOhms

R3 = (RC x RB) / (RA + RB + RC)

R3 = 1.591 KOhms

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2.2.7.2 Conclusion/s: Write at least three (3) conclusions.

In this experiment it shows that there are situations or problems in circuit when the resistors are can't be
solve using parallel or series. So it is very useful to use three-terminal equivalent circuit transformations
which is also known as Wye-Delta to Delta-Wye Transformation. By following the formula and rules we
can get the value of the resistor.

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2.2.7.3 Rating(See Attached Rubric)

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