Department of Computer Engineering

Circuit Analysis

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LAB-7 Verification of Delta-Wye (∆-Y) Conversion and its

Power calculations

Reg. No. Report Assessment Total / 50

Name
Marks / 15 Rubrics
Marks / 35

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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.

Figure 7-1 Star delta circuit

When we must analyze these types of combinations, we define the connectivity of

resistors as “star” connection or “delta” connection. Such type of connections becomes more
important when we study three phase power systems. Also, these connections are applicable
not only for resistor, they are defined either for individual R (resistance), XL (inductive
reactance), XC (capacitive reactance) or Z (impedance) as whole according to the nature of
system under consideration.

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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.

7.3.1 Delta to Wye (∆ -> Y) Equations

Rb Rc Rc R a Ra Rb
R1  R2  R3 
( Ra  Rb  Rc ) ( Ra  Rb  Rc ) ( Ra  Rb  Rc )

7.3.2 Wye to Delta (Y -> ∆) Equations

R1 R2  R2 R3  R3 R1 R R  R2 R3  R3 R1 R  R1 R2  R2 R3  R3 R1
Ra  Rb  1 2 c
R1 R2 R3

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.

Figure 6-4 ∆ converted to Y

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

Table 7-1 Measurement for Delta connection

Multisim Measured Power (Watt)
Voltage (V) Current (mA) Voltage (V) Current (mA) P=VI

Sum of Powers

Voltage provided by the Source: ______________V

Current provided by the Source: ______________A
Power provided by the battery (𝑃 = 𝑉 × 𝐼): ______________W
Node Voltage AB ______________V
Node Voltage BC ______________V
Node Voltage AC ______________V

Table 7-2 Calculated equivalent resistance for Y

R∆ Calculated R Resistor used for R
(measured)

Table 7-3 Measurements for Y connection

Multisim Measured Power (Watt)
Voltage (V) Current (mA) Voltage (V) Current (mA) P=VI
A

Sum of Powers

Voltage provided by the Source: ______________V

Current provided by the source: ______________A
Power provided by the battery (𝑃 = 𝑉 × 𝐼): ______________W
Node Voltage AB: ______________V
Node Voltage BC: ______________V
Node Voltage AC: ______________V

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 7.6

7.7 Answer the following

1. What you have observed regarding total power dissipation in circuits (Figure 6-3
and 6-4) before and after delta to wye conversion?
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2. What you have observed regarding nodes voltage (AB, BC, and AC) in before and
after delta to wye conversion?
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3. Calculate currents and voltages in circuit (Figure 6-4) mathematically using ohms’
law and verify measured values in Table-3.

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 _________________________________________________________________________
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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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7.8 Student Learning Outcomes

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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

Selects relevant equipment / Needs guidance to select Incapable of selecting relevant

Realization of parts to the experiment, relevant equipment / parts to equipment / parts to the
experiment (a) develops circuit diagrams of the experiment and to experiment and unable to
part connections or wiring develop setup diagrams develop setup diagrams
Actively engages and
Cooperates with other group Distracts or discourages other
cooperates with other group
Teamwork (b) members in a reasonable group members from conducting
members in an effective
manner the experiments
manner
Connects circuit components Connects circuit parts, sets
Conducting properly, sets input signals input states according to the Unable to connect circuits parts,
experiment (a, according to the requirement of requirement of experiment and perform the procedure of
c) experiment and examines the and examines the output experiment
output meticulously with minor error
Observes lab safety rules;
Laboratory
handles the equipment and Observes safety rules and
safety and Disregards lab safety and
components with care and disciplinary guidelines with
disciplinary disciplinary rules
adheres to the lab disciplinary minor deviations
rules (b)
guidelines aptly
Completes data collection from
the experiment setup by giving Completes data collection Fails at collecting data by giving
proper input signals and with minor error and enters proper inputs and observing
Data
observing the outputs, ensures data in lab manual with output states of experiment
collection (c) that the data is entered in the slight deviation from setup, unable to fill the lab
lab manual according to the guidelines manual properly
specified instructions
Analyzes the data obtained
Analyzes data with minor
from experiment thoroughly Unable to establish the
error and correlates it with
and accurately verifies it with relationship between practical
Data analysis theoretical values
theoretical understanding, and theoretical values and lacks
(a, c) reasonably. Attempts to
accounts for any discrepancy in the theoretical understanding to
account for any discrepancy
data from theory with sound explain any discrepancy in data
in data from theory
explanation
Operate the NI ELVIS II VI
Uses NI ELVIS II VI
interfaces of oscilloscope, Unable to launch and operate the
Computer use interfaces of digital
digital multimeter, power on-PC NI ELVIS II Vis with or
(c) instruments with guidance
supplies, VI analyzer, etc. with without assistance
from instructor
little to no help
Total

Lab Engineer:
Name: ___________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________

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