Vibration of a group of circular cylinders subjected to fluid flow

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · HTD (Publ.) (Am. Soc. Mech. Eng.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5487944

Chen, S

Many structural and mechanical components consist of multiple circular cylinders, such as heat exchanger tubes and nuclear fuel bundles. These components are subjected to fluid flow. The fluid flow represents a source of energy that can induce and sustain vibration. The fluid moving with vibrating structures has an important effect on the dynamic characteristics of the structure. The objective of this paper is to review the dynamics of multiple circular cylinders in stationary fluid, parallel flow and cross flow, and to present general design guides to avoid detrimental vibration and instability. 77 refs.

• Research Organization: Argonne Natl Lab, Ill
• OSTI ID: 5487944
• Journal Information: HTD (Publ.) (Am. Soc. Mech. Eng.); (United States), Vol. 52
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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