Y to Delta transform with inductors?

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Does a Y to delta transform for resistors work the same way when inductors a connected in a similar fashion?

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I have a load bank that is wired in a Y configuration. I'm given the specks for loading in a delta configuration. I'm trying to figure out if these loads will work.

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 29 '16 at 21:35

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Y to Δ conversion formula remains the same for all impedances (\$Z\$). In case the impedance is just a resistor, replace \$Z\$ with \$R\$. In the case of an inductor, replace with \$Z=j L \omega\$. In the case of a capacitor, it must be \$Z=1/(j C \omega)\$. In case of combinations of these elements, add them and replace \$Z\$.

edited Nov 29 '16 at 21:35

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answered Nov 29 '16 at 19:24

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 29 '16 at 19:22

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Does a Y to delta transform for resistors work the same way when inductors a connected in a similar fashion?

yes. Absolutely identical. Same applies to capacitors, or any general complex impedance element.

answered Nov 29 '16 at 19:22

Marcus Müller

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Y to Delta transform with inductors?

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