Series Parallel Circuits

Delta and Wye Networks

 3 terminal arrangements commonly used in power systems

Delta and Wye Networks
 Delta or Δ is also known as “Pi” or “π” configuration and
Wye or Y is also known as “T” configuration
Delta and Wye Conversion
 When we convert delta connection (on the left) to the wye
connection (on the right) this is called delta-to-wye conversion
 When we convert wye connection (on the right) to the delta
connection (on the left) this is called wye-to-delta conversion
Delta to Wye Conversion

 Each resistor in the Y network is the product of the resistors in the

two adjacent ∆ branches, divided by the sum of the three ∆ resistors
Wye to Delta Conversion

 Each resistor in the ∆ network is the sum of all possible

products of Y resistors taken two at a time, divided by the
opposite Y resistor.
Application of Delta and Wye Conversion
 A prime application for Δ-Y conversion is in the solution of
unbalanced bridge circuits
Application of Delta and Wye Conversion
 Consider resistors R1, R2, and R3 as being connected in Δ
configuration RAB, RAC, and RBC
 Generate an equivalent Y network to replace them, we could
turn this bridge circuit into a (simpler) series/parallel combination
circuit
Application of Delta and Wye Conversion
 After the Δ-Y conversion
Application of Delta and Wye Conversion
Application of Delta and Wye Conversion

 Solve the circuit to find R equivalent which is 14.571 Ω

 Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
 Find the equivalent resistance between A & B in the given network
Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
 Network can be represented as below
Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
Problem of Δ and Y Conversion

Requivalent = R1 + R2 + R3 = 4Ω + 3.88Ω + 1.77Ω = 9.65Ω

 Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
 Find the equivalent resistance between the top and bottom terminals
Problem of Δ and Y Conversion
 Find the equivalent resistance Req

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Maximum Power Transfer
 Maximum Power is supplied by the voltage source and received
by the load resistor only when the load resistance is equal to the
source resistance
 RL = RS
 Power received at the load is
PL = I2 RL where I = VS/(RS+ RL)
Maximum Power Transfer Problem
 If 10 volt battery has internal resistance of 5 ohm what is the
maximum power that can be delivered to the load resistor?
PL = I2 RL where I = VS/(RS+ RL)
PL = 5 W
 If 100 volt battery has internal resistance of 25 ohm what is the
maximum power that can be delivered to the load resistor?
PL = I2 RL where I = VS/(RS+ RL)
PL = 100 W
Maximum Power Transfer Problem
 If 10 volt battery has internal resistance of 5 ohm what is the
maximum power that can be delivered to the load resistor?
PL = I2 RL where I = VS/(RS+ RL)
PL = 5 W
 If 100 volt battery has internal resistance of 25 ohm what is the
maximum power that can be delivered to the load resistor?
PL = I2 RL where I = VS/(RS+ RL)
PL = 100 W