Tee/Wye

The Tee/Wye junction type requires three connecting pipes.

Loss Model

There are two Loss Models available for Tee/Wye junctions: Simple and Detailed. If you choose the Simple type of Tee/Wye, no loss factors will be calculated. This is equivalent to a branch with no loss factors entered for the connecting pipes. In some systems, the losses associated with a Tee/Wye are small compared to the overall loss in the system. To avoid unnecessary calculations, you should choose the Simple type of Tee/Wye unless you need the actual losses.

If the Detailed loss model is chosen, additional features will become available to define the arrangement of the pipes connected to the tee/wye, as well as information on the tee/wye geometry. By default, Fathom will automatically define the straight and branch run pipes based off of the arrangement in the Workspace. If Fathom cannot determine an arrangement, the user will be required to define the pipe arrangement in the Tee/Wye Properties window. The arrangement defined in this window will affect the calculated loss factors.

The Detailed type of Tee/Wye will calculate the loss factors as they depend on the flow split as well as the geometry. Because of the dependence on the flow split, loss factors usually cannot be calculated before performing an analysis. AFT Fathom incorporates four models to calculate tee and wye loss factors during the actual solution. These calculations account for the developed flow pattern, requiring additional iteration. See Tee/Wye Loss Model and Tee/Wye Junction Complexity for a detailed discussion of Detailed Tee Losses.

If you have specific loss factors that you want to use for a Tee/Wye junction, you should use a Branch junction instead and enter the appropriate K factors on the Optional tab.