Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Flows Past Smooth and Rough/Bare and Helically Straked Circular Cylinders Allowed to Undergo Two Degree-of-Freedom Motions

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan P. Pontaza ◽  
Raghu G. Menon ◽  
H. C. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Wall Region ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

We simulate the flow past smooth and rough rigid circular cylinders that are either bare or outfitted with helical stakes. We consider operating conditions that correspond to high Reynolds numbers of 105 and 106, and allow for two degree-of-freedom motions when the structure is allowed to respond to vortex-induced cross flow and in-line forces. The computations are performed using a parallelized Navier-Stokes in-house solver using overset grids. For smooth surface simulations at a Reynolds number of 105, we use a Smagorinsky Large Eddy Simulation (LES) turbulence model and for the Reynolds number cases of 106 we make use of the unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations with a two-layer k-epsilon turbulence model. The rough surface modifications of the two-layer k-epsilon turbulence model due to Durbin et al. (ASME J. Fluids Eng., 2001) are implemented to account for surface roughness effects. In all our computations we aim to resolve the boundary layer directly by using adequate grid spacing in the near-wall region. The predicted global flow parameters under different surface conditions are in good agreement with experimental data and significant VIV suppression is observed when using helically straked cylinders.

Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Flows Past Smooth and Rough/Bare and Helically Straked Circular Cylinders Allowed to Undergo Two Degree-of-Freedom Motions

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan P. Pontaza ◽  
Raghu G. Menon ◽  
Hamn-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Wall Region ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

We simulate the flow past smooth and rough rigid circular cylinders that are either bare or outfitted with helical strakes. We consider operating conditions that correspond to high Reynolds numbers of 105 and 106, and allow for two degree-of-freedom motions such that the structure is allowed to respond to flow-induced cross-flow and in-line forces. The computations are performed using a parallelized Navier–Stokes in-house solver using overset grids. For smooth surface simulations at a Reynolds number of 105, we use a Smagorinsky large eddy simulation turbulence model and for the Reynolds number cases of 106 we make use of the unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations with a two-layer k-epsilon turbulence model. The rough surface modifications of the two-layer k-epsilon turbulence model due to Durbin et al. (2001, “Rough Wall Modification of Two-Layer k-Epsilon,” ASME J. Fluids Eng., 123, pp. 16–21) are implemented to account for surface roughness effects. In all our computations we aim to resolve the boundary layer directly by using adequate grid spacing in the near-wall region. The predicted global flow parameters under different surface conditions are in good agreement with experimental data, and significant vortex-induced vibration suppression is observed when using helically straked cylinders.

Strouhal Number for VIV Excitation of Long Slender Structures

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Potts ◽  
Douglas A. Potts ◽  
Hayden Marcollo ◽  
Kanishka Jayasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Strouhal Number ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Two Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Shedding Frequency ◽  
Eddy Shedding

The prediction of Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) of cylinders under fluid flow conditions depends upon the eddy shedding frequency, conventionally described by the Strouhal Number. The most commonly cited relationship between Strouhal Number and Reynolds Number for circular cylinders was developed by Lienhard [1], whereby the Strouhal Number exhibits a consistent narrow band of about 0.2 (conventional across the sub-critical Re range), with a pronounced hump peaking at about 0.5 within the critical flow regime. The source data underlying this relationship is re-examined, wherein it was found to be predominantly associated with eddy shedding frequency about fixed or stationary cylinders. The pronounced hump appears to be an artefact of the measurement techniques employed by various investigators to detect eddy-shedding frequency in the wake of the cylinder. A variety of contemporary test data for elastically mounted cylinders, with freedom to oscillate under one degree of freedom (i.e. cross flow) and two degrees of freedom (i.e. cross flow and in-line) were evaluated and compared against the conventional Strouhal Number relationship. It is well established for VIV that the eddy shedding frequency will synchronise with the near resonant motions of a dynamically oscillating cylinder, such that the resultant bandwidth of lock-in exhibits a wider range of effective Strouhal Numbers than that reflected in the narrow-banded relationship about a mean of 0.2. However, whilst cylinders oscillating under one degree of freedom exhibit a mean Strouhal Number of 0.2 consistent with fixed/stationary cylinders, cylinders with two degrees of freedom exhibit a much lower mean Strouhal Number of around 0.14–0.15. Data supports the relationship that Strouhal Number does slightly diminish with increasing Reynolds Number. For oscillating cylinders, the bandwidth about the mean Strouhal Number value appears to remain largely consistent. For many practical structures in the marine environment subject to VIV excitation, such as long span, slender risers, mooring lines, pipeline spans, towed array sonar strings, and alike, the long flexible cylinders will respond in two degrees of freedom, where the identified difference in Strouhal Number is a significant aspect to be accounted for in the modelling of its dynamic behaviour.

Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Circular Cylinders Undergoing Two Degree-of-Freedom Vortex-Induced Vibrations

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan P. Pontaza ◽  
Hamn-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Reynolds Number Flow ◽  
Number Flow ◽  
High Reynolds ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

In an effort to gain a better understanding of the VIV phenomena, we present three-dimensional numerical simulations of VIV of circular cylinders. We consider operating conditions that correspond to high Reynolds number flow, low structural damping, and allow for two-degree of freedom motion. The numerical implementation makes use of overset (Chimera) grids, in a multiple block environment where the workload associated with the blocks is distributed among multiple processors working in parallel. The three-dimensional grids around the cylinder are allowed to undergo arbitrary motions with respect to fixed background grids, eliminating the need for tedious grid regeneration at every time step.

Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Circular Cylinders Undergoing Two Degree-of-Freedom Vortex-Induced Vibrations

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan P. Pontaza ◽  
Hamn-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Numerical Implementation ◽  
Vortex Induced Vibrations ◽  
Multiple Processors ◽  
Structural Mass ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

In an effort to gain a better understanding of vortex-induced vibrations (VIV), we present three-dimensional numerical simulations of VIV of circular cylinders. We consider operating conditions that correspond to a Reynolds number of 105, low structural mass and damping (m*=1.0, ζ*=0.005), a reduced velocity of U*=6.0, and allow for two degree-of-freedom (X and Y) motion. The numerical implementation makes use of overset (Chimera) grids, in a multiple block environment where the workload associated with the blocks is distributed among multiple processors working in parallel. The three-dimensional grid around the cylinder is allowed to undergo arbitrary motions with respect to fixed background grids, eliminating the need for grid regeneration as the structure moves on the fluid mesh.

Fluid-Structure Interaction of a Steam Generator Tube in a Cross-Flow Using Large-Eddy Simulation

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Kuehlert ◽  
Stephen Webb ◽  
Mandar Joshi ◽  
David Schowalter
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Steam Generator ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Tube Diameter ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Steam Generator Tube ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

The behavior of a steam generator tube in a cross flow is examined by coupling the ABAQUS structural analysis code to Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) within the FLUENT Computational Fluid Dynamics solver. The moving tube is assumed to be within an infinite staggered array of other tubes, the centers being separated in the streamwise direction by 1.31 times the tube diameter and in the cross-stream direction by 2.73 times the tube diameter of 0.688 inches. The Reynolds number based upon total mass flow and one tube diameter is 1.0 × 105, indicating a transcritical regime, meaning that the boundary layer is expected to be transitional. The study begins with investigation of free two degree-of-freedom simulations of an individual tube, which are performed at low Reynolds number (3,800), where results are compared favorably to experimental results. High Reynolds number (3 × 106) two degree-of-freedom single tube simulations are also demonstrated. This is followed by a comparison between experiment and computation of flow past a stationary tube bank. Finally, in-phase free oscillation of the single row of tubes is simulated. System behavior in terms of oscillation frequency and amplitude, along with qualitative flow characteristics are discussed.

Numerical Simulations of Flow Past an Aspirated Fairing With Three Degree-of-Freedom Motion

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan P. Pontaza ◽  
Raghu G. Menon
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Suppression ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Overset Grids ◽  
Flow Past ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Reynolds ◽  
Three Degree Of Freedom

We simulate the flow past circular cylinders that are outfitted with plain and aspirated short aspect ratio fairings. Aspirated fairings aim to reduce the mean drag by means of suction holes and blow holes strategically placed around the circumference of the fairing. Several designs are presented here, including centered and off-centered suction, and the designs assessed in terms of mean drag reduction and vortex-induced vibration suppression. We consider flow conditions that correspond to a high Reynolds number of 106, and allow for three degree-of-freedom motions where the structure is allowed to respond to flow-induced cross flow forces, in-line forces, and spanwise moments. The computations are performed using a parallelized Navier-Stokes in-house developed solver using overset grids.

Two-degree-of-freedom flow-induced vibration of two circular cylinders with constraint for different arrangements

2021 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 108806
Author(s):  
Qunfeng Zou ◽  
Lin Ding ◽  
Rui Zou ◽  
Hao Kong ◽  
Haibo Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

scholarly journals Energy and Exergy Analyses of Tube Banks in Waste Heat Recovery Applications

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Erguvan ◽  
David MacPhee
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Exergy Efficiency ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Energy And Exergy ◽  
Exergy Analyses

In this study, energy and exergy analyses have been investigated numerically for unsteady cross-flow over heated circular cylinders. Numerous simulations were conducted varying the number of inline tubes, inlet velocity, dimensionless pitch ratios and Reynolds number. Heat leakage into the domain is modeled as a source term. Numerical results compare favorably to published data in terms of Nusselt number and pressure drop. It was found that the energy efficiency varies between 72% and 98% for all cases, and viscous dissipation has a very low effect on the energy efficiency for low Reynolds number cases. The exergy efficiency ranges from 40–64%, and the entropy generation due to heat transfer was found to have a significant effect on exergy efficiency. The results suggest that exergy efficiency can be maximized by choosing specific pitch ratios for various Reynolds numbers. The results could be useful in designing more efficient heat recovery systems, especially for low temperature applications.

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