Date of Award:
8-2026
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Michael C. Johnson
Committee
Michael C. Johnson
Committee
Zachary B. Sharp
Committee
J. Burdette Barker
Abstract
Many systems that move fluids, like water distribution networks and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, rely on valves to control flow. This study evaluates a three-way valve, which can direct flow in multiple directions, but has not been extensively researched. Testing included physical data collection and computer simulations to compare how the valves behaved under different valve openings and flow conditions. The results showed that computer simulations can predict the general flow behavior of three-way valves, but that physical testing is still important, especially for valves with complex internal geometries.
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Recommended Citation
Mindrum, Tyler A., "Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Flow Coefficients in Three-Way, T-Port, Ball Valve" (2026). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present. 931.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd2023/931
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