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CFD numerical simulation of vortex-induced vibration of a circular cylinder based on a RANS method

  • School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Vortex-induced vibration of a circular cylinder was numerically simulated by using the SST turbulent model that is based on a RANS method. The 2D model foundation and grid partition were achieved in the special pre-processor software ICEM-CFD. The characteristics of vortex induced vibration were researched by changing the velocity of fluid and keeping the frequency of circular cylinder constant. The frequency lock-in phenomenon was observed when the reduced velocity is in the range of 4.9-5.1 with a displacement peak at the reduced velocity of 5.023. In the mean time, a beating behavior was observed in the displacement time-histories of the circular cylinder in the unlock-in region. The regions of lock-in of numerical simulations and experiments are compared, and the results of theirs are approached. The amplitude of the circular cylinder gained by numerical simulation is compared with the results of a semi-empirical formula and experiments, and satisfying results are received.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)509-513
Number of pages5
JournalXi'an Jianzhu Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
Volume38
Issue number4
StatePublished - Aug 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cylinder
  • Lock-in
  • Numerical simulation
  • SST model
  • Turbulent model
  • Vortex induced vibration

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