Experiment 4 Student’s Manual

American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB)

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
EEE 1204: Electrical Circuits 1 (DC) Laboratory

Title: Verification of Y or Y Conversion and calculation of equivalent resistance

Introduction:
In solving series-parallel networks (having considerable number of branches) by the application of
Kirchhoff’s Laws, one sometimes experiences great difficulty due to a large number of
simultaneous equation that have to be solve. However, such complicated networks can simplify by
successively replacing delta meshes by equivalent Y systems and vice versa.
The purpose of this experiment is:
 To find the equivalent resistance of a circuit connected either in  or Y and converts one
type of connection to other.
 To verify the conversion of equivalent resistances in ∆ (delta) to Y (wye) connection and
vice-versa.
Theory and Methodology:
In many circuit applications, we encounter components connected together in one of two ways to
form a three- terminal network: the “Delta,” or  (also known as “pi,” or  ) configuration, and the
“Y” (also known as the “T” ) configuration.

Figure 1: Wye (Y) Network Figure 2: Delta (Δ) Network

It is possible to calculate the proper values of resistors necessary to form one kind of network (
or Y) that behaves identically to the other kind, as analyzed from the terminal connections alone.
That is, if one had two separate resistor networks one  and one Y, each with its resistors hidden
from view, with nothing but the three terminals (A, B, and C) exposed for testing, the resistor
could be sized for the two networks so there would be no way to electrically determine one
network apart from the other. In other words, equivalent  and Y networks behave identically.

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There are several equations used to convert one network to the other.

To convert a Delta () to Wye (Y) To convert a Wye (Y) to Delta ()

Pre-Lab Homework:

Read about the Y-Δ from “Introductory Circuit Analysis’’ by Robert L Boylestad. Try to analyze
different circuits from text book and compare those with your experimental circuit.

Apparatus:
1. Trainer Board
2. Digital Multimeter
3. DC Source
4. Resistors
5. Connecting Wires
Precautions:
 Check whether all the apparatus is working fine or not.
 Implement the circuit carefully where necessary.
 While connecting DC source make sure it is not shorted while placing in the trainer board.
 Do not switch on the DC source while implementing the circuit in the trainer board.
 While measuring voltage, Digital multimeter should be placed in parallel across the
elements of the circuit where the voltage is to be measured, multimeter should be in
voltmeter mode.
 While measuring current, Digital multimeter should be placed in series with the branch of
the circuit where the current is to be measured, multimeter should be in ammeter mode.

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Circuit Diagram:

Figure 3 Figure 4

Experimental Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure 3. Measure the voltages across each resistances
and currents through each branch. Also measure the total current flow the circuit and find
the equivalent resistance of the total circuit. Fill the data table 1 with necessary calculations.
2. Convert the resistances R2, R3, and R4 from Δ to Y and connect the circuit as shown in the
figure 4. Keep the resistance values, R1, R5, and R6 as previous. Again measure the voltage
across each resistance, current through each branch, the source current and the equivalent
resistance of the total circuit Fill up data table 2.
Data Table:
Table-1 (For Figure 3):
Value of Resistors: R = _____ KΩ, R1 = _____ KΩ, R2 = _____ KΩ, R3 = _____ KΩ, R4 = _____
KΩ, R5 = _____ KΩ.
Value of Voltage Source: E = _____ V.
V V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 I I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 IS RT
(V) (V) (V) (V) (V) (V) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (kΩ)
Measured Value
Calculated Value
Simulated Value

Table-2 (For Figure 4):

Value of Resistors: R = _____ KΩ, R1 = _____ KΩ, R2 = _____ KΩ, R6 = _____ KΩ, R7 = _____
KΩ, R8 = _____ KΩ.
Value of Voltage Source: E = _____ V.

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V V1 V2 V6 V7 V8 I I1 I2 I6 I7 I8 IS RT
(V) (V) (V) (V) (V) (V) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (mA) (kΩ)
Measured Value
Calculated Value
Simulated Value

Simulation and Measurement:

Simulate the circuits of Figure 3 and 4 and fill up the data tables 1 and 2. Attach the screenshot
here.
Report Questions:
Show brief calculation of Figure 3 and 4 to fill up the data tables 1 and 2.
Discussion and Conclusion:
Summarize the experiment here and discuss whether the objectives were fulfilled or not within
a short paragraph.
Reference:
[1] Robert L. Boylestad, “Introductory Circuit Analysis”, 13th Edition, Prentice Hall, New York.

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