Steve Barfuss

Publications | Book Chapters

• Barfuss, S.L, (2017). Handbook of Hydraulics 8th Edition: Physical and Mathematical Modeling of Hydraulic Structures.

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Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Manwaring, R., Johnson, M.C, Sharp, Z., Barfuss, S.L, (2023). Effects of Upstream Flow Disturbances on Elbow Meter Performance. Applied Engineering, 7:1, 11-18.
• Manwaring, R., Johnson, M.C, Sharp, Z., Barfuss, S.L, (2022). Modeling the Effects of Upstream Disturbances on Elbow Meter Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamics. International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 5:2, 1062-1071.
• Beck, K., Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Johnson, M.C, Moon, T.K, Dutta, S., (2022). The effect of high-fidelity flow models on electromagnetic flowmeter analysis . Journal of American Water Works Association Water Science, 4:2, 1-10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1279
• Beck, K., Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Moon, T.K, (2021). An alternative analysis method for evaluating electromagnetic flowmeter performance . Journal of American Water Works Association Water Science, 3:5, 1-12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1242
• Beck, K., Barfuss, S.L, Moon, T.K, Sharp, Z., (2021). The superior accuracy of the arc electrode magnetic flowmeter: a numerical study. Journal of American Water Works Association Water Science, 3:2, 1-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1220
• Tullis, B.P, Barfuss, S.L, (2021). Closure: Recommendations for Teaching a Successful Design-Based Course: Hydraulic Structure Design. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (ASCE), 147:3, doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001864
• Tullis, B.P, Barfuss, S.L, (2020). Recommendations for Teaching a Successful Design-Based Course: Hydraulic Structure Design. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (ASCE), 146:2, 1-5. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001689
• Chadwick, J.R, Weller, R.P, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2020). Improving Meter Testing Procedures. Journal of American Water Works Association Water Science, 112, 58-67. doi: doi.org/10.1002/awwa.1432
• Coombs, H.J, Johnson, M.C, Sharp, Z., Barfuss, S.L, (2019). Pressure Loss Coefficients for Large-Diameter Mitered Elbows. Journal of American Water Works Association (Water Science), 1:6, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/aws.1162
• Beck, K.J, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2019). Assessing the Effects of Local Turbulence and Velocity Profiles on Electromagnetic Flow Meter Accuracy. American Water Works Association (Water Science), 1:5, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/aws2.1156
• Stauffer, T., Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., (2019). Multiple Tap Sets to Improve Venturi Flow Meters Performance Characteristics with Disturbed Flow. American Water Works Association (Water Science), 1:3, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/aws2.1134
• Justensen, J., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2019). Effects of Meter Orientation Downstream of a Short Radius Elbow on Electromagnetic Flow Meters. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 145:Issue 2 (February 2019), 06018009-1 through 06018009-7. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001357
• Day, M., Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2019). Flow Meter Performance Comparison Downstream of Double 90-Degree Elbows Out of Plane. American Water Works Association Water Science, 1-7. doi: DOI: 10.1002/aws2.1118
• Beck, K., Weller, R., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2018). The Effects of a short radius elbow on electromagnetic meter accuracy. Journal of American Water Works Association, 110:7, E12-E17. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/awwa.1055
• Sharp, Z.B, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2018). Optimizing the ASME Venturi Recovery Cone Angle to Minimize Head Loss. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 144:Issue 1 (Jan 2018), 1-9. doi: 10.1061/ (ASCE) HY.1943-7900.0001387
• Sumrak, M.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2016). Analysis of Meter Registry Uncertainty. Journal AWWA
• Sharp, Z.B, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2016). Effects of Abrupt Pipe Diameter Changes on Venturi Flow Meters. Journal AWWA, 108:8
• Sumrak, M.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2016). Comparing Low Flow Accuracy of Mechanical and Electronic Meters. Journal AWWA, 108:6, E327-E334.
• Prettyman, J., Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2016). Comparison of Selected Differential Producing, Ultrasonic and Magnetic Flow Meters. Journal AWWA, 108:1, E39-E49.
• Pope, J., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, Sharp, Z.B, (2015). Effects of pipe wall offsets on differential pressure meter accuracy. Journal AWWA, 107:6
• Olsen, R.J, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2014). Low-Head Dam Reverse Roller Remediation Options. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 140:4, 06014003: 1-4.
• Temeepattanapongsa, S., Merkley, G.P, Barfuss, S.L, Smith, B.L, (2014). Generic unified rating for cutthroat flumes. Journal of Irrigation Science, 32:1, 29-40. doi: DOI 10.1007/s00271-013-0411-3
• Shields, D., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, Hannah, C.C, (2013). Meter Testing Methods Matter. Journal AWWA, 105:11, E664-E670.
• Willeitner, R., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2013). Montana Flume Flow Corrections Under Submerged Flow (closure). journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 139:Number 7, 597.
• Willeitner, R., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2013). Using Numerical Modeling to Correct Flow Rates for Submerged Montana Flumes . Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 139:Number 7, 586-592.
• Temeepattanapongsa,, S., Merkley, G.P, Barfuss, S.L, Smith, B.L, (2013). Generic Free-Flow Rating for Cutthroat Flumes. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 139:7
• Olsen, R.J, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2013). Risk of Entrapment at Low-Head Dams. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 139:6, 675-678.
• Savage, B.M, Heiner, B., Barfuss, S.L, (2013). Parshall Flume Discharge Correction Coefficients through Modelling. Water Management, Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE), pp 1-9.
• Stoker, D., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2012). Flow Measurement Accuracies of In-Service Residential Flow Meters. Journal AWWA, E637-E643. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5942/jawwa.2012.104.0145
• Rahmeyer, W.J, Clegg, J.M, Barfuss, S.L, (2012). Canal wave oscillations from expansion of I-84 bridge in boise, Idaho. Journal of the Transportation Research Record, TRB, No. 2039, 200-205.
• Stoker, D., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2012). Ultrasonic Flow Measurement for Pipe Installations with Non-Ideal Conditions. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 138:3, 993-998.
• Mortensen, J., Barfuss, S.L, Tullis, B.P, (2012). The effects of Hydraulic Jump Location on Air Entrainment in Closed Conduits. Journal of Hydraulic Research, Volume 50:No. 3 (2012), pp. 298-303.
• Willeitner, R., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2012). Montana Flume Flow Corrections Under Submerged Flow. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 138:7, 685-689.
• Buck, B.S, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2012). Effects of Particulates on Water Meter Accuracy through Expected Life. Journal AWWA, 104:4, 231-242.
• Shields, D., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2012). Revenue recovery through meter replacement. Journal AWWA, 104:4, 252-259.
• Heiner, B., Barfuss, S.L, (2011). Parshall Flume Discharge Corrections: Wall Staff Gauge and Centerline Measurements . Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• Neilsen, M.A, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2011). Off-the-shelf accuracies of residential water meters. Journal AWWA, 103:9, 48-55.
• Hollingshead, C.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, Spall, R.E, (2011). Discharge Coefficient Performance of Venturi, Standard Concentric Orifice Plate, V-cone and Wedge Flow Meters at Low Reynolds Numbers. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 78, 559-566.
• Heiner, B.J, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2011). Conditional Assessment of Flow Measurement Accuracy. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 137:6, 367-374.
• Heiner, B.J, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2011). Flow Rate Sensitivity Due to Parshall Flume Staff Gauge Location and Wingwall Configuration. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 137:2, 94-101.
• Mortensen, J.D, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2011). Scale Effects of Air Entrained by Hydraulic Jumps within Closed Conduits. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 49:1, 90-95.
• Christensen, R.T, Spall, R.E, Barfuss, S.L, (2011). Application of Three RANS Turbulence Models to Aged Water Transmission Pipes. ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 137:1, 135-139.
• Thompson, E.J, Merkley, G.P, Keller, A.A, Barfuss, S.L, (2011). Experimental Determination of the Hydraulic Properties of Low-Pressure, Lay-Flat Drip Irrigation Systems. ASCE J. Irrig. and Drain. Engrg., 137:1, 37-48. doi: 10.1061/ASCEIR.1943-4774.0000269
• Webb, C.B, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2010). Modelling roughness in scale models. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 48:2, 260–264.
• Christensen, R.T, Barfuss, S.L, Spall, R.E, (2010). Application of Large Eddy Simulation to Aged Water Transmission Pipes. Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, 4:3, 450-458.
• Richards, G.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2010). Apparent Losses Caused by Water Meter Inaccuracies at Ultralow Flows. Journal AWWA, 102:5, 123-132.
• Webb, C.B, Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2010). Modeling Roughness in Physical Scale Models. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 48:2, 260-264.
• Sharp, Z.B, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, Rahmeyer, W.J, (2010). Energy Losses in Cross Junctions. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 136:1
• Richards, G.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2009). Metering residential irrigation water: Technological approaches and cost estimations.. Journal: American Water Works Association, 101:6
• Sanders, D., Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, (2009). Improving Open Canned Systems. World Pumps515
• Johnson, M.C, Richards, G.L, Barfuss, S.L, (2009). Metering Residential Irrigation Water: Technological Approaches and Cost Estimation. Journal AWWA, 101:6, 52-63.
• Richards, G.L, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2008). Metering Secondary Water in Residential Irrigation Systems. Metering Secondary Water in Residential Irrigation Systems. , 100:6, 112-121.
• Smith, N.Q, Johnson, M.C, Barfuss, S.L, (2008). Vapor Cavity Collapse Downstream from Orifice Plates. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 46:6, 830-834.
• Tullis, B.P, Barfuss, S.L, Christensen, R.T, (2007). Changes in Hydraulic Roughness Coefficients for Circumferentially Strained M294 Pipe: Transportation Research Record (TRR). Transporation Research Record, 1976, 149-154.

Professional Journal

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Schneider, O.D, Hughes, D.M, Xu, M., Barfuss, S.L, (2016). Case Studies to Identify Occurence, Accuracy and Causative Factors of Reverse Flow as Measured by Meters. Water Research Foundation
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Jarrett, J., Clawson, B., Justensen, J., (2015). Virgin River Gorge fish Barrier Physical and Numerical Hydraulic Model Study. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Jarrett, J., Clawson, B., Justensen, J., (2015). Physical Model Study of the Low Lake Level Pumping Station (L3PS) at Lake Mead. UWRL research report
• Sharp, Z., Barfuss, S.L, Jarrett, J., Justensen, J., (2015). CFD Study Evaluating the Potential Effects of the ODEC Effluent on the CWA Intake in the Conowingo Reservoir. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Clawson, B., (2015). Physical Model Study of the Weber Basin Bifurcation Structure. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Jarrett, J., (2014). Physical Model Study of the LCRA Lane City Reservoir River Outfall. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Jarrett, J., Budge, M., Pope, J., (2014). Turkey Peak Dam and Reservoir Physical and Numerical Hydraulic Model Study. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Sharp, Z., Pope, J., (2013). Physical Model Study for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Pumping Station Improvement Project. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Jensen, A., Clemens, S., (2012). Evaluation and Development of Unmanned Aircraft (UAV) for UDOT Needs. UWRL research report
• Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, Neilsen, M.A, (2011). Accuracy of In-Service Water Meters at Low and High Flow Rates. Water Research Foundation (EPA)

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Barfuss, S.L, Composite Modeling of Hydraulic Structures: Technical Advancements in spillway Design - Progress and Innovations from 1985 to 2015. ICOLD, International Committee on Large Dams

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Barfuss, S., Crookston, B.M, (2018). Unauthorized extreme activities and public safety at spillways. Hydrolink
• Barfuss, S.L, Johnson, M.C, Schlenger, D.L, Beck, R.W, Hughes, D.M, Zhang, J., (2010). Metering and Water Consumption. Drinking Water Research

Other

• Repko, A., Crookston, B.M, Barfuss, S.L, (2019). Hazard and biodynamic responses for evaluation of public safety at dams. 36th Annual USSD Conference
• Crookston, B., Barfuss, S.L, (2018). Responding to unauthorized extreme activities at spillways in order to improve public safety. ICOLD 2018 26th Congress -86th Annual Meeting

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.