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A star connection is where the three phase nonpolarities are tied to a single point, and very often grounded. A delta connection is where the nonpolarity of one phase is tied to the polarity of another phase, forming a greek delta shape. If measuring from polarity to nonpolarity on a single phase, in the star formation you are looking at L-N voltages; in the delta connection, you are looking at L-L voltages (L-N voltages * square root of three).

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Differentiate delta to delta connection of the transformer to delta to Y connection?

In delta to delta there will be no ground on both primary and secondary sides. Leave the primary side but we take care on secondary side. If there any fault occurs on the secondary then there will be unbalanced voltages between the phases results in the flow of current through the secondary windings so only we are using star on the secondary side while having neutral to prevent such a current flow.


Why do we use star to star connection in motor?

In a high voltage installation, with the same power, current drawn is small compared to those in low voltage. However it requires a thicker insulation, thus cost of insulation is significant compared to the conductor cost. By using a star connected winding, the insulation voltage required is equal to line to neutral connection, otherwise if it is connected in delta the insulation rating has to be provided for a line to line connection. Despite having a higher current, the total cost is still lower compared to using a higher insulation rating.


Why the load must be delta connection instead using star connection?

in order to reduce the impact of fault current...


What is the difference between an open delta and an open wye connection?

An open delta connection is a delta connection with one phase removed, but still supplied with three line conductors. An open wye is a wye connection with one phase removed, supplying a three line conductors and a neutral conductor. An open-delta/open-wye is a method of providing a reduced-load three-phase supply using just two single-phase transformers, rather than the preferred method of using three single-phase transformers.


In measurements made using a Q meter high impedance elements should preferably be connected in?

Delta connection

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What are the advantages of using a delta connection?

A delta connection requires only three wires while a Y connection requires 4 wires.


Differentiate delta to delta connection of the transformer to delta to Y connection?

In delta to delta there will be no ground on both primary and secondary sides. Leave the primary side but we take care on secondary side. If there any fault occurs on the secondary then there will be unbalanced voltages between the phases results in the flow of current through the secondary windings so only we are using star on the secondary side while having neutral to prevent such a current flow.


Why do we use star to star connection in motor?

In a high voltage installation, with the same power, current drawn is small compared to those in low voltage. However it requires a thicker insulation, thus cost of insulation is significant compared to the conductor cost. By using a star connected winding, the insulation voltage required is equal to line to neutral connection, otherwise if it is connected in delta the insulation rating has to be provided for a line to line connection. Despite having a higher current, the total cost is still lower compared to using a higher insulation rating.


Why the load must be delta connection instead using star connection?

in order to reduce the impact of fault current...


Why step up transformers you using Star delta connection?

Star-delta connections in transformers are primarily used to manage voltage levels and reduce starting currents in three-phase systems. When a step-up transformer is connected in a star configuration, it allows for higher line-to-line voltages and improved efficiency during normal operation. Upon starting, a delta connection can reduce the initial inrush current, minimizing stress on the electrical system. This configuration effectively balances performance and safety in industrial applications.


What is the difference between an open delta and an open wye connection?

An open delta connection is a delta connection with one phase removed, but still supplied with three line conductors. An open wye is a wye connection with one phase removed, supplying a three line conductors and a neutral conductor. An open-delta/open-wye is a method of providing a reduced-load three-phase supply using just two single-phase transformers, rather than the preferred method of using three single-phase transformers.


In measurements made using a Q meter high impedance elements should preferably be connected in?

Delta connection


What is the vector diagram of ynd11 transformer?

In the vector group representation for this transformer, the letter 'y' represents a wye- or star-connection, and the letter 'd' represents a delta- or mesh-connection (I have no idea what 'n' stands for -anyone?). An upper-case letter indicates the higher voltage, while a lower-case letter represents the lower voltage. The sequence of the letters indicates the primary and the secondary windings. So the transformer in question is a wye-delta connection (presumably the 'y' should have been capitalised, meaning that this is a step-down transformer: i.e. Yd11).The number appearing after the letter group (in this case '11') is a multiplier of 30o and indicates the transformer connection's angular displacement (or phase displacement). In this case, the angular displacement is 11 x 30o = 330o.As angular displacement is defined as 'the angle by which the secondary line voltages lag the primary line voltages', this means the secondary line voltages of this particular transformer lags its corresponding primary line voltages by 330o.So, to draw the phasor (not 'vector') diagram for this particular transformer, you would start by drawing the phase voltages (VAN, VBN, and VCN) of the primary wye connection (using VAN as the phasor of reference), from which you would then construct the corresponding line voltages (VAB, VBC, and VCA). To finish the diagram, you will then draw the secondary delta phasor diagram, starting with Vab lagging VAB by 330o (or, if you prefer, leading by 30o), then drawing Vbc and Vca displaced by 120o.


What is the mean of 220-440 connection of 3 phase motor?

The mean of a 220-440 connection of a 3-phase motor describes the nominal voltage of the motor when connected using either a 220V or 440V configuration. This means the motor is designed to operate within a range of voltages that includes both 220V and 440V, ensuring compatibility with different electrical systems.


How many contactors using in star connection of motor?

two contecter <<>> There are three contactors used in a Star Delta configuration.


What are the reasons of getting different results using different sets of multimeters and probes for the same supply voltages?

Incorrectly calibrated meters.


What are the advantages of using star connection?

The inrush current is reduced. This is the reason for star delta starters. Motor starts on star and after about 10 to 15 seconds, depending on the load of the motor, it switches to a delta configuration to run.