Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Lab Report: Verification of Wye-Delta Transformation
Course title: Electric Circuit Sessional
Course code: EEE-1222.
Submitted To:
Name: S.M. Tanbinul Hoque
Designation: Lecturer.
Faculty: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Submitted By:
Name: Md Muzhatul Haque
ID: 0182420012101174
Batch: 64
Section: D
Department: Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Group Members:
Name: Nafis Ibn. Bashir ID: 0182420012101143
Name: Ovijit Shashwata Roy. ID: 0182420012101139
Name: Srijoy Kumar Deb. ID: 0182420012101157
Name: Md. Yasin Ahmed. ID: 0182420012101158
Name: Md. Muzhatul Haque. ID: 0182420012101174
Name: Sagor Rasid. ID: 0182420012101175
Submission Date: 27/04/2025
Experiment No: 05
Title: Verification of Wye-Delta Transformation.
Objective: To verify the Wye (Y) and Delta (Δ) transformation by building both resistor
networks and comparing measured and calculated resistance values. A Delta network will
measure the resistances across each pair of terminals, and then transformation formulas will
be used to calculate the equivalent Wye resistances.
Theory: In electrical circuits, resistors can be connected in either a Y shape (Wye) or a triangle
shape (Delta). The Wye-Delta transformation allows switching between these two
configurations without changing the overall behavior of the circuit simplifying complex
resistor networks and making analysis easier.
Formulas:
Delta to Wye:
𝑅𝐴𝐵 𝑅𝐴𝐶
𝑅𝐴 =
𝑅𝐴𝐵 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 + R 𝐶𝐴
𝑅𝐴𝐵 𝑅𝐵𝐶
𝑅𝐵 =
𝑅𝐴𝐵 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 + R 𝐶𝐴
𝑅𝐴𝐶 𝑅𝐵𝐶
𝑅𝐶 =
𝑅𝐴𝐵 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 + R 𝐶𝐴
Transforming Delta(Δ) to Wye(Y):
Figure: WYE-DELTA CONNECTION
Required Apparatus:
• Breadboard
• Resistors (1000 Ω, 1000 Ω, 100 Ω, 33 Ω, 2000 Ω, 470 Ω)
• Connecting wires
• Multimeter
Circuit Diagram:
Figure: A simple circuit consisting of resistors and voltage sources.
Calculation:
RA = 86.43 Ω
RB = 29.1 Ω
RC = 2.912 Ω
RB + 470
= 29.1+462
= 491.1 Ω
RC + 1956
= 2.91 + 1956
= 1958.91 Ω
491.1 || 1958.91
= 392.65 Ω
399.55 +86.43+978 =1457.08 Ω
Rcalculated = 1457.08Ω
Rmeasured = 1458Ω
Discussion: In the experiment, resistance measurements were first taken in the Delta
configuration. Using the Delta-to-Wye transformation formulas, the theoretical resistances for
the Wye configuration were then calculated. After constructing the Wye configuration with
these calculated resistances, the measured values closely matched the theoretical ones.
There was a small discrepancy which is expected due to:
1. Component Variation: The actual resistance value of a resistor can differ slightly from
what’s printed on it due to manufacturing limitations.
2. Tool Limitations: The readings we get from a multimeter aren’t always perfect, and
even small differences in how things are wired up can change the results a bit.
3. Connection Quality: The points where wires and components touch — like on a
breadboard — can add a little extra resistance that isn’t always obvious.
Despite these small differences, the results show that the Wye-Delta transformation is valid,
and we were able to verify the theory practically.
Conclusion: The experiment shows that Wye-Delta transformation was accurate, as the
calculated resistance values for the Wye configuration closely matched the measured ones.
The accuracy between theoretical and experimental results suggests that the transformation
method is reliable and applicable in practical circuit analysis despite the minor real-world
factors such as resistor tolerance and connection imperfections
