a connection used in a polyphase electrical device or system of devices in which the windings each have one end connected to a common junction, the star point, and the other end to a separate terminal
See also Y connection, Compare delta connection
star connection in Electrical Engineering
(stɑr kənɛkʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) star connections
noun
(Electrical engineering: Electrical power)
A star connection is a connection used in a polyphase electrical device or system of devices in whichthe windings each have one end connected to a common junction, and the other end toa separate terminal.
The line voltage is applied to one end of each of the three windings, with the otherend bridged together, effectively connecting the windings in a star connection.
The power transformer has a delta connection in the primary winding and a star connection in the secondary winding.
A star connection is a connection used in a polyphase electrical device in which the windings eachhave one end connected to a common junction, and the other end to a separate terminal.