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Phase winding connections

Summary
Two methods of connection can be used for the stator. Star or wye connection and delta connection.

Two methods of connection can be used for the stator or phase windings - Star (or Wye connection); and Delta connection.

In the Star method of connection, 1 end of each phase winding is taken to a central point where they are connected together. This is known as the star or neutral point. The other end of each winding is connected in the bridge rectifier circuit between a positive and a negative diode. Each winding is then always part of a complete circuit.

In the Delta method, the windings are connected in the shape of a triangle. Connections are then taken from each point of the triangle, to the bridge circuit.