Investigations on the Fluid-Structure Interactions of Fishing Nets

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans-Joachim Winkel ◽  
Mathias Paschen
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Transverse Force ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Helical Strakes

Modern nets consist of meshes made of threads or twines with spirals or helical strakes. Fluid-structure interactions have been investigated in Rostock for a long time applying different theoretical models. Because of great net flexibility there is a need of calculation methods which consider the main physical qualities. This is done by the approximation of wake of threads by results from circular cylinders and influence of circulation, which is known from measurements of transverse force. Results of measurements with two models with and without spirals are given for comparison.

Supporting New Insight in Pipeline Hydrodynamics Using Stochastic Approaches on External Corrosion Damage

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahiraniza Mustaffa ◽  
Pieter van Gelder
Keyword(s):  
Field Data ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Subsea Pipeline ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Actual Field ◽  
External Flows ◽  
External Corrosion

Several recent discoveries in the fluid-structure interactions between the external flows and circular cylinders placed close to the wall have added new values to the hydrodynamics of unburied marine pipelines on a seabed. The hydrodynamics of waves and/or currents introduced vortex flows surrounding the pipeline. External corrosions formed in marine pipelines were assumed to be partly contributed by such fluid-structure interactions. The spatial consequences of such interactions were of interest of this study. This paper summarized some experimental and numerical works carried out by previous researchers on these new discoveries. Actual field data were utilized in this study to support this hypothesis. The characteristics of corrosion orientations in the pipelines were studied comprehensively using stochastic approaches and results were discussed. Results adopted from the field data acknowledged well to the hypothesis from the reported literature. The updated knowledge from this fluid-structure interaction is hoped to be given more attention by the industry and perhaps to be incorporated into the current subsea pipeline designs.

Nuclear Power Plants Issues in IAEA Technical Guidelines on Fluid-Structure Interactions

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiro Takahashi ◽  
Kunio Hasegawa ◽  
Tomomichi Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Reactor Internals

This paper introduces nuclear power plant issues described in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical guidelines on fluid-structure interactions (FSIs). The occurrence of FSIs has been recognized for a long time in industry. It is sometimes difficult to predict the FSI phenomena accurately, however, and FSI vibration and water hammer are concerns for structural design or trouble shooting. There have been many problems caused by FSIs in nuclear power plants. In order to avoid FSI problems for newly designed components, it is important to learn from past FSI events that have occurred at actual plants. Four major types of FSI events that have been publicly disclosed are introduced here and the importance of evaluating reactor internals with respect to flow-induced vibration is noted, if the designs of the reactor internals are for prototypes or the operating conditions are changed. The especially significant internals that are susceptible to flow-induced vibration based on past experience are introduced.

A Numerical Investigation Into the Value of Added Mass Coefficient for Circular Cylinders

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Karadeniz
Keyword(s):  
Hydrodynamic Pressure ◽  
Added Mass ◽  
Offshore Structures ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Shells Of Revolution ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Mass Coefficient ◽  
Added Masses

This paper presents a general axi-symmetrical solid element to be used mainly for the calculation of added masses of water surrounding members of offshore structures, and in general, for multi-purposes such as analyses of shells of revolution, circular beams and plates, axi-symmetrical structures and soils, plane stress/strain problems. Since one element type is used for modeling of different media such as structures, soil and water, the element is very suitable to solve interaction problems. The element is derived parametrically so that changing values of parameters can generate flexible geometrical shapes in exact forms. In the element formulation, a constant shear locking is used to solve bending problems of beam like structures. A similar fluid element is also formulated to analyze fluid-structure interactions and to determine added masses of co-vibrating water. The added mass is calculated from hydrodynamic pressures, which are produced by fluid-structure interactions. In the paper, a special solution algorithm is presented for the coupled eigenvalue problem of the interaction. An analytic calculation of the added mass is also presented for members along which a constant variation of hydrodynamic pressure occurs. A couple of examples are provided to demonstrate applications of the elements explained. Added mass coefficients of offshore structural members (tubular members) are investigated for practical uses.

Fluid-Structure Interactions

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Paidoussis ◽  
Stuart Price ◽  
Emmanuel de Langre
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Fluid Structure

Experimental Mixing Parameterization Due to Multiphase Fluid � Structure Interactions

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ranis N. Ibragimov ◽  
◽  
Akshin S. Bakhtiyarov ◽  
Margaret Snell ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Multiphase Fluid

scholarly journals Cross-Flow Tidal Turbines with Highly Flexible Blades—Experimental Flow Field Investigations at Strong Fluid–Structure Interactions

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 797
Author(s):  
Stefan Hoerner ◽  
Iring Kösters ◽  
Laure Vignal ◽  
Olivier Cleynen ◽  
Shokoofeh Abbaszadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Speed Ratio ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Dimensional Parameter ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Passive Flow Control ◽  
Tidal Turbines ◽  
Tidal Turbine

Oscillating hydrofoils were installed in a water tunnel as a surrogate model for a hydrokinetic cross-flow tidal turbine, enabling the study of the effect of flexible blades on the performance of those devices with high ecological potential. The study focuses on a single tip-speed ratio (equal to 2), the key non-dimensional parameter describing the operating point, and solidity (equal to 1.5), quantifying the robustness of the turbine shape. Both parameters are standard values for cross-flow tidal turbines. Those lead to highly dynamic characteristics in the flow field dominated by dynamic stall. The flow field is investigated at the blade level using high-speed particle image velocimetry measurements. Strong fluid–structure interactions lead to significant structural deformations and highly modified flow fields. The flexibility of the blades is shown to significantly reduce the duration of the periodic stall regime; this observation is achieved through systematic comparison of the flow field, with a quantitative evaluation of the degree of chaotic changes in the wake. In this manner, the study provides insights into the mechanisms of the passive flow control achieved through blade flexibility in cross-flow turbines.

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