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Vibration of a group of circular cylinders in a confined fluid

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Mech.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3424026· OSTI ID:5141179
An analytical method for evaluating the hydrodynamic masses of a group of circular cylinders immersed in a fluid contained in a cylinder is presented. The analysis is based on the two-dimensional potential flow theory. The fluid coupling effect among cylinders is taken into account; self and mutual-added masses for both inner and outer cylinders are evaluated. Based on the proposed method, the free vibration of two eccentric cylinders with a fluid-filled gap is analyzed as an example. Results of the study have important application in the design of nuclear reactor internals and heat exchangers.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
5141179
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Mech.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Mech.; (United States) Vol. 99:2; ISSN JAMCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English