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Circuits Lesson 4

The document discusses Wye-Delta transformations used in circuit analysis for simplifying resistor networks that are neither in series nor parallel. It explains the process of converting a delta network to a wye network and vice versa, providing equations for calculating equivalent resistances. Additionally, it includes practical examples for applying these transformations in bridge circuits to find equivalent resistance and current.

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Circuits Lesson 4

The document discusses Wye-Delta transformations used in circuit analysis for simplifying resistor networks that are neither in series nor parallel. It explains the process of converting a delta network to a wye network and vice versa, providing equations for calculating equivalent resistances. Additionally, it includes practical examples for applying these transformations in bridge circuits to find equivalent resistance and current.

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WYE-DELTA TRANSFORMATIONS

ENGR. FRANCIS NICOLAS ESCOBAR


Wye-Delta Transformations
Situations often arise in circuit analysis when the resistors are neither in parallel nor in series. For example, consider
the bridge circuit shown below. How do we combine resistors R1 through R6 when the resistors are neither in series
nor in parallel?

Many circuits of the type shown in the figure above can be simplified by using three-terminal equivalent networks.
These are the wye (Y) or tee (T) network and the delta (∆) or pi (∏) network shown below
Delta to Wye Conversion
Suppose it is more convenient to work with a wye network in a place where the circuit contains a delta configuration. We
superimpose a wye network on the existing delta network and find the equivalent resistances in the wye network. To obtain
the equivalent resistances in the wye network, we compare the two networks and make sure that the resistance between
each pair of nodes in the ∆ (or ∏) network is the same as the resistance between the same pair of nodes in the Y (or T)
network. For terminals 1 and 2 in the figure below, for example,

Subtracting R12 from R34, we get


Delta to Wye Conversion
Adding R13 to our original equation gives

and subtracting our original equation from R13 yields

Subtracting R1 from R12 we obtain


Wye to Delta Conversion
To obtain the conversion formulas for transforming a wye network to an equivalent delta network,

Dividing our original equation by R1, R2 and R3 leads to the following equations:
Wye-Delta Transformations
Wye-Delta Transformations

Convert the network in the figure below to an equivalent Y network.


Wye-Delta Transformations

Transform the given wye network into a delta network.


Wye-Delta Transformations

Obtain the equivalent resistance Rab for the given circuit and use it to find
current i.
Wye-Delta Transformations

For the given bridge network, find Rab and i.


Wye-Delta Transformations

circuits

End of Lesson 4
Wye-Delta Transformations

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