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  1. Wye (rail) - Wikipedia

    In railroad structures and rail terminology, a wye (like the 'Y' glyph) [1] or triangular junction (often shortened to just triangle) is a triangular joining arrangement of three rail lines with a railroad switch …

  2. What Is Wye And Delta? - EE Power

    Delta and wye configurations enable a circuit to present an equal, or balanced, load to all three phases. An important difference between the delta configuration and the wye configuration is the number of …

  3. WYE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WYE is a Y-shaped part or object.

  4. The Railroad Wye: History, Function, and Its Role in Modern Rail Shipping

    Dec 10, 2024 · At its core, a wye is a triangular track formation that enables trains to reverse direction, connect to different tracks, or facilitate smoother operations.

  5. Wye - Wikipedia

    Wye Saltonstall, baptised 1602–after 1640, English translator and poet.

  6. River Wye - Wikipedia

    The River Wye (/ waɪ /; Welsh: Afon Gwy [ɡʊɨ̯]) is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 250 kilometres (155 miles) from its source on Plynlimon in Mid Wales to the Severn Estuary. [1] . The …

  7. Delta Vs Wye – Understanding Three-Phase Power Connection

    The Wye connection, also known as the star connection, gets its name from its visual resemblance to the letter Y or a star. In this configuration, one end of each of the three windings is connected to a …

  8. Delta and Wye Transformer Connections - maddox.com

    In a Wye configuration, one end of each coil is tied to a common point (or neutral). It’s easy to see how this connection looks like the letter “Y”. The Wye connection provides both line-to-line and line-to …

  9. Plumbing Wye Vs. Sanitary Tee – The Complete Guide

    Aug 23, 2023 · A plumbing wye is a fitting shaped like the letter “Y,” designed to divert water flow in two directions. Its design creates a smoother transition for water, reducing the likelihood of clogs and …

  10. wye - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Nov 9, 2025 · A wye is used to split a single line [hose or cable] into two lines. By going around the wye, a train can change direction.