Engineering Solving for Line Currents in a Wye-Delta Circuit

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The discussion centers on finding line currents in a Wye-Delta circuit, specifically addressing confusion when converting a Delta load to a Wye load. The user applies the conversion formula Zwye = (1/3)Zdelta but encounters discrepancies in the results. They detail the process of adding series line impedance to the load impedance and calculating line currents using phase voltages. The user questions whether their method is incorrect due to the lack of clarity in the problem statement. The conversation highlights the complexities of circuit analysis and the importance of clear problem definitions.
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Hi,

In the attached file, the question asks to find the three line currents. I understand the solution using Mesh Analysis that was used. However, I am unsure as to why when I convert the Delta Load to a Wye load, I get the wrong answer.

Using Zwye = (1/3)Zdelta, adding the series line impedance with the load impedance, and then finding the line current using a single phase equivalent.


Essentially the Balanced Delta load becomes a Balance Wye load of 4 + j0.666. Then the line impedances will be in series with each individual load. So each impedance should be (4 + j0.666) + (1 + j2). Finally, the line currents will be the phase voltages (100 angle0, 100 angle-120, 100 angle120) divided by the series line and load impedance, 5 + j2.666.

Am I doing something wrong?
 

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