Reduction/Suppression of VIV of Circular Cylinders Through Roughness Distribution at 8×103 < Re < 1.5×105

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael M. Bernitsas ◽  
Kamaldev Raghavan
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Flow Regimes ◽  
Grit Size ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Vortex Induced Vibration

Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) of a circular cylinder in a steady flow is reduced using distributed surface roughness. VIV reduction is needed in numerous applications where VIV is destructive. Roughness is distributed to the surface of the cylinder in the form of sandpaper strips to achieve three goals: (1) Trip separation in a controlled manner so that some uncertainties are removed and the flow becomes more predictable. (2) Reduce spanwise correlation, which is strongly linked to VIV. (3) Select roughness grit size to achieve the first goal without energizing too much the boundary layer, which would induce higher vorticity and circulation, and consequently lift. Our experiments show that it is possible to reduce VIV amplitude and synchronization range. More tests are needed to achieve full suppression. Our experiments are conducted in the TrSL2 and TrSL3 flow regimes.

A Model for High-Reynolds-Number Flow Past Rough-Walled Circular Cylinders

1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 486-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Gu¨ven ◽  
V. C. Patel ◽  
C. Farell
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Turbulent Boundary Layer ◽  
Pressure Coefficient ◽  
Empirical Relation ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Boundary Layer Separation ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Mean Flow

A simple analytical model for two-dimensional mean flow at very large Reynolds numbers around a circular cylinder with distributed roughness is presented and the results of the theory are compared with experiment. The theory uses the wake-source potential-flow model of Parkinson and Jandali together with an extension to the case of rough-walled circular cylinders of the Stratford-Townsend theory for turbulent boundary-layer separation. In addition, a semi-empirical relation between the base-pressure coefficient and the location of separation is used. Calculation of the boundary-layer development, needed as part of the theory, is accomplished using an integral method, taking into account the influence of surface roughness on the laminar boundary layer and transition as well as on the turbulent boundary layer. Good agreement with experiment is shown by the results of the theory. The significant effects of surface roughness on the mean-pressure distribution on a circular cylinder at large Reynolds numbers and the physical mechanisms giving rise to these effects are demonstrated by the model.

Induced Separation and Vorticity Using Roughness in VIV of Circular Cylinders at 8×103 < Re < 2.0×105

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael M. Bernitsas ◽  
Kamaldev Raghavan ◽  
G. Duchene
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Passive Control ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Grit Size ◽  
Strip Width ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Flow Past

Results of an experimental investigation on fluid flow past an elastically mounted circular cylinder with rectangular surface roughness strips are presented. Flow characteristics change depending on the strip width, roughness grit size, and location. Roughness size and distribution can be designed to enhance or reduce/suppress VIV amplitude and increase or reduce the range of synchronization, respectively. To the authors’ knowledge this is the first study in passive control of VIV using properly distributed roughness.

Surface Roughness Effects on Circular Cylinders at High Reynolds Numbers

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Eaddy ◽  
W. H. Melbourne ◽  
J. Sheridan
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Vortex Induced Vibration ◽  
Smooth Cylinder ◽  
Lift Forces ◽  
High Reynolds ◽  
Effect Of Surface

The problem of flow-induced vibration has been studied extensively. However, much of this research has focused on the smooth cylinder to gain an understanding of the mechanisms that cause vortex-induced vibration. In this paper results of an investigation of the effect of surface roughness on the cross-wind forces are presented. Measurements of the sectional RMS fluctuating lift forces and the axial correlation of the pressures for Reynolds numbers from 1 × 105 to 1.4 × 106 are given. It was found that surface roughness significantly increased the axial correlation of the pressures to similar values found at high subcritical Reynolds numbers. There was little effect of the surface roughness on the sectional lift forces. The improved correlation of the vortex shedding means rough cylinders will be subject to larger cross-wind forces and an increased possibility of vortex-induced vibration compared to smooth cylinders.

Boundary Layer Measurements at an Internal Free Surface in a Partially Filled Horizontal and Rapidly-Rotating Container

1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Singler
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Symmetry Axis ◽  
Azimuthal Velocity ◽  
Free Surfaces ◽  
Horizontal Circular Cylinder ◽  
Good Agreement

Steady flow in a partially filled horizontal circular cylinder rotating rapidly about its symmetry axis is investigated experimentally. Radial boundary layer profiles of the azimuthal velocity in the neighborhood of the internal free surface are reported for a range of inverse Froude numbers and for two types of free surfaces. Results indicate good agreement with an existing theory.

scholarly journals Surface-roughness effects on the mean flow past circular cylinders

1980 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Güven ◽  
C. Farell ◽  
V. C. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Boundary Layer Separation ◽  
Circular Cylinders ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Number Range ◽  
Mean Pressure ◽  
The Mean

Measurements of mean-pressure distributions and boundary-layer development on rough-walled circular cylinders in a uniform stream are described. Five sizes of distributed sandpaper roughness have been tested over the Reynolds-number range 7 × 104to 5·5 × 105. The results are examined together with those of previous investigators, and the observed roughness effects are discussed in the light of boundary-layer theory. It is found that there is a significant influence of surface roughness on the mean-pressure distribution even at very large Reynolds numbers. This observation is supported by an extension of the Stratford–Townsend theory of turbulent boundary-layer separation to the case of circular cylinders with distributed roughness. The pressure rise to separation is shown to be closely related, as expected, to the characteristics of the boundary layer, smaller pressure rises being associated with thicker boundary layers with greater momentum deficits. Larger roughness gives rise to a thicker and more retarded boundary layer which separates earlier and with a smaller pressure recovery.

Premature boundary layer transition caused by surface static pressure tappings

1988 ◽  
Vol 92 (912) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. E. Roach ◽  
J. T. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Circular Cylinder ◽  
Static Pressure ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Boundary Layer Transition ◽  
Layer Transition ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Boundary Layer Interaction

Summary Experiments have been performed to study the influence of multiple surface static pressure tappings on transition of the boundary layer on a circular cylinder in cross-flow. A wide range of tapping and cylinder dimensions have been examined to demonstrate that the tappings can act in the same way as trip wires or other surface roughness to reduce the Reynolds number at which transition occurs. Hence, the pressure distribution around the cylinder may be influenced by the presence of the tappings, leading to incorrect measurements. Examination of the data has resulted in a correlation which should make it possible to avoid this tapping/boundary layer interaction in future experiments involving similar cylindrical bodies.

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