Lab 7
Lab 7
Circuit Analysis
Session:
Group:
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7.1 Objective
To become familiar with Delta-wye (∆-Y) conversion and calculate power dissipated
in each configuration.
7.2 Equipment
1. DMM
2. DC Supply
3. Resistors of (100 x 2, 270 x 3, 820 x3) Ω.
7.3 Theory
We have studied two types of combination of linear elements specially resistors; i.e.,
series or parallel. Both combinations have different indication and characteristics. There is
some other type of combinations which are neither series nor parallel as shown below.
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Figure 7-2 Delta-wye and Pi-T
The “Y” Connection, spelled out as wye, can also be called “T” or “star”; the “Δ”,
spelled out as “delta”, can also be called “triangle”, “Π” (spelled out as pi), or mesh. Thus,
common names for the transformation include wye-delta or delta-wye, star-delta, star-mesh,
or T-Π.
To solve/ equivalent this type of combinations we can transform a Y circuit to delta or
vice versa. The important point to be noted that you must take care about the nodes where
delta and wye was connected.
7.4 Procedure
1. Construct the network of Figure 7-3 (𝑅1= 𝑅2 = 𝑅3= 820Ω, 𝑅4= 𝑅5= 100Ω)
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Figure 7-3 circuit in delta configuration
2. Measure the current I and voltage V of each resistor and record in the observation
Table 7-1.
3. Measure voltages between nodes AB, BC, and AC; record it under Table 7-1.
4. Measure total current supplied by battery and voltage; record it below the Table 1 and
calculate power supplied by the battery.
5. Note that, there are two delta connections ABC and DBC and two-star connections
formed by R1 R3 R4 and R2 R3 R5 respectively.
6. Calculate the equivalent “Y” of upper delta ABC using R = ∆ as shown in Figure 7-4
and record calculated and measured values in Table 7-2.
7. Construct the circuit in Figure 7-4 with the value of resistors calculated for Y
equivalent obtained in step 4.
8. Measure the current I and voltage V of each resistor and record in the observation
Table 7-3.
9. Measure voltages between nodes AB, BC, and AC; record it under Table 7-3.
10. Measure total current supplied by battery and voltage; record it below the Table 3 and
calculate power supplied by the battery.
11. Calculate the power absorbed by each resistor using the formula P=I x V and record
it in the observation Table 7-1 and 7-3.
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7.5 Observation
Sum of Powers
Sum of Powers
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7.6
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4. According to circuit law ‘’power generation and consumption should be equal’’ did
you verify the argument in circuit shown in Figure 6-3 and 6-4?
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Assessment Rubrics for: Circuit Analysis
Method:
Lab report evaluation and instructor observation during lab sessions. Outcomes Assessed:
a. Ability to conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
b. Ability to function in a team and adhere to rules and guidelines.
c. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Performance Exceeds expectation (5-4) Meets expectation (3-2) Does not meet expectation (1) Marks
Lab Engineer:
Name: ___________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
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