lew3611 Member Sep 5, 2005 #1 what is the in (English) difference between star, delta, wye, and such voltage configurations and what are their practical uses?
what is the in (English) difference between star, delta, wye, and such voltage configurations and what are their practical uses?
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida Sep 5, 2005 #2 Re: different voltage levels I would suggest you get yourself a copy of the American Electrican's Handbook. There is a nice section that covers this in great detail. By the way, I believe "wye" and "star" describe the same thing.
Re: different voltage levels I would suggest you get yourself a copy of the American Electrican's Handbook. There is a nice section that covers this in great detail. By the way, I believe "wye" and "star" describe the same thing.
J jim dungar Moderator Staff member Location Wisconsin Occupation PE (Retired) - Power Systems Sep 5, 2005 #4 Re: different voltage levels Wye seems to be the normal term in most of North America. Star seems to be used by the rest of the world and in some utility literature.
Re: different voltage levels Wye seems to be the normal term in most of North America. Star seems to be used by the rest of the world and in some utility literature.