Predictive Capability of a 2D FNPF Fluid-Structure Interaction Model

2008 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon C. Yim ◽  
Huan Lin ◽  
David C. Robinson ◽  
Katsuji Tanizawa
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Surface Boundary ◽  
Predictive Capability ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Highly Nonlinear

The predictive capability of two-dimensional (2D) fully-nonlinear-potential-flow (FNPF) models of an experimental submerged moored sphere system subjected to waves is examined in this study. The experimental system considered includes both single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) surge-only and two-degree-of-freedom (2DOF) surge-heave coupled motions, with main sources of nonlinearity from free surface boundary, large geometry, and coupled fluid-structure interaction. The FNPF models that track the nonlinear free-surface boundary exactly hence can accurately model highly nonlinear (nonbreaking) waves. To examine the predictive capability of the approximate 2D models and keep the computational effort manageable, the structural sphere is converted to an equivalent 2D cylinder. Fluid-structure interaction is coupled through an implicit boundary condition enforcing the instantaneous dynamic equilibrium between the fluid and the structure. The numerical models are first calibrated using free-vibration test results and then employed to investigate the wave-excited experimental responses via comparisons of time history and frequency response diagrams. Under monochromatic wave excitations, both SDOF and 2DOF models exhibit complex nonlinear experimental responses including coexistence, harmonics, subharmonics, and superharmonics. It is found that the numerical models can predict the general qualitative nonlinear behavior, harmonic and subharmonic responses as well as bifurcation structure. However, the predictive capability of the models deteriorates for superharmonic resonance possibly due to three-dimensional (3D) effects including diffraction and reflection. To accurately predict the nonlinear behavior of moored sphere motions in the highly sensitive response region, it is recommended that the more computationally intensive 3D numerical models be employed.

FNPF Analysis of Stochastic Experimental Fluid-Structure Interaction Systems

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon C. Yim ◽  
Huan Lin ◽  
Katsuji Tanizawa
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Surface Boundary ◽  
Random Waves ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Random Transition ◽  
Band Limited ◽  
Experimental Fluid

A two-dimensional fully nonlinear potential flow model is employed to investigate nonlinear stochastic responses of an experimental fluid-structure interaction system that includes both single-degree-of-freedom surge-only and two-degree-of-freedom surge-heave coupled motions. Sources of nonlinearity include free surface boundary, fluid-structure interaction, and large geometry in the structural restoring force. Random waves performed in the tests include nearly periodic, periodic with band-limited noise, and narrow band. The structural responses observed can be categorized as nearly deterministic (harmonic, sub- and super-harmonic), noisy periodic, and random. Transition phenomena between coexisting response attractors are also identified. An implicit boundary condition upholding the instantaneous equilibrium between the fluid and structure using a mixed Eulerian-Lagrangian method is employed. Numerical model predictions are calibrated and validated via the experimental results under the three types of wave conditions. Extensive simulations are conducted to identify the response characteristics and the effects of random perturbations on nonlinear responses near primary and secondary resonances.

Computational Modeling of Aortic Stenosis with a Reduced Degree-Of-Freedom Fluid-Structure Interaction Valve Model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi Zhu ◽  
Jung-Hee Seo ◽  
Rajat Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Stenosis ◽  
Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Deceleration Phase ◽  
Wall Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Valve Model

Abstract In this study, a novel reduced degree-of-freedom (rDOF) aortic valve model is employed to investigate the fluid-structure interaction and hemodynamics associated with aortic stenosis. The dynamics of the valve leaflets are determined by an ordinary differential equation with two parameters and this rDOF model is shown to reproduce key features of more complex valve models. The hemodynamics associated with aortic stenosis is studied for three cases: a healthy case and two stenosed cases. The focus of the study is to correlate the hemodynamic features with the source generation mechanism of systolic murmurs associated with aortic stenosis. In the healthy case, extremely weak flow fluctuations are observed. However, in the stenosed cases, simulations show significant turbulent fluctuations in the asending aorta, which are responsible for the generation of strong wall pressure fluctuations after the aortic root mostly during the deceleration phase of the systole. The intensity of the murmur generation increases with the severity of the stenosis, and the source locations for the two diseased cases studied here lies around 1.0 inlet duct diameters ($D_o$) downstream of the ascending aorta.

Fluid Structure Interaction Simulations Involving Free Surface

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. R. Díaz-Ojeda ◽  
L. M. González ◽  
F. J. Huera-Huarte
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Flexible Structure ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Classical Fluid ◽  
Simple Geometry ◽  
Different Depths

The aim of this paper is to evaluate how much affects the presence of gravity and free-surface to a flexible structure in a classical fluid structure interaction (FSI) problem typically found in off-shore problems and other oceanic applications. The base problem selected is the Turek benchmark case where a deformable plate is attached to the wake of a circular cylinder. To focus on the differences of considering free surface, a simple geometry has been selected and two different situations have been studied: the first one is the classical Turek benchmark, the second is a similar geometry but adding gravity and free surface. The free surface problem was studied placing the structure at different depths and monitoring the deformation and forces on the structure.

Composed Fluid–Structure Interaction Interface for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Rotor

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dubravko Matijašević ◽  
Zdravko Terze ◽  
Milan Vrdoljak
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Horizontal Axis ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Recovery Method ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction

In this paper, we propose a technique for high-fidelity fluid–structure interaction (FSI) spatial interface reconstruction of a horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) rotor model composed of an elastic blade mounted on a rigid hub. The technique is aimed at enabling re-usage of existing blade finite element method (FEM) models, now with high-fidelity fluid subdomain methods relying on boundary-fitted mesh. The technique is based on the partition of unity (PU) method and it enables fluid subdomain FSI interface mesh of different components to be smoothly connected. In this paper, we use it to connect a beam FEM model to a rigid body, but the proposed technique is by no means restricted to any specific choice of numerical models for the structure components or methods of their surface recoveries. To stress-test robustness of the connection technique, we recover elastic blade surface from collinear mesh and remark on repercussions of such a choice. For the HAWT blade recovery method itself, we use generalized Hermite radial basis function interpolation (GHRBFI) which utilizes the interpolation of small rotations in addition to displacement data. Finally, for the composed structure we discuss consistent and conservative approaches to FSI spatial interface formulations.

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