How can I simplify a network of capacitors using a Y-Δ transformation?

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The discussion revolves around simplifying a network of capacitors using a Y-Δ transformation. The original poster has encountered difficulties in determining the equivalent capacitance for two capacitor systems.

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  • Participants are attempting to clarify the original poster's questions, which were not initially visible. There is a suggestion to use Y-Δ transformation for simplifying the capacitor network, with a note on treating capacitors as impedances.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking to clarify the original poster's questions. Guidance has been offered regarding the use of Y-Δ transformation, but no consensus has been reached on the specific details of the capacitor systems in question.

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hurz
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I've made some capacitors association exercices and i got stuck on 2 of them.
Q1:
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Q2:
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How can i get the equivalent capacitance on this 2 capacitors systems?
Ty
 
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Your questions did not get uploaded. Please try again.
 
kuruman said:
Your questions did not get uploaded. Please try again.

try what?
 
hurz said:
try what?
Uploading your questions. I can't see what they are. It might be a good idea to type them in.
 
kuruman said:
Uploading your questions. I can't see what they are. It might be a good idea to type them in.

you mean that you can't see the images ?
 
hurz said:
you mean that you can't see the images ?
Yes. That's what I mean.
 
kuruman said:
Yes. That's what I mean.

I can see it here in the topic O.o
Try on these links
http://img01.imagecanon.com/full_view.php?view=28670_c4.jpg
http://img01.imagecanon.com/full_view.php?view=28671_c5.jpg
 
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For the first network a Y-Δ transformation for the inner three capacitors will greatly simplify things. Treat the capacitors as impedances and apply the usual Y-Δ transform equations. Realize that for capacitance Z ~ 1/C.
 

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