Leeward of natural elevations, like mountains and hills, the air flow becomes turbulent and often times damaging and hazardous to aviation and downwind populations. There is currently a trend for massive construction ...Leeward of natural elevations, like mountains and hills, the air flow becomes turbulent and often times damaging and hazardous to aviation and downwind populations. There is currently a trend for massive construction projects, the result of which are megastructures that behave similarly to these natural elevations and create analogous turbulence conditions. Examples five mega projects were analyzed, and it was estimated that the Reynolds number variation in these buildings, is from 6.10g and 7.109, for winds between 10 m/s and 50 m/s. In this work, the authors present a first numerical approach to this phenomenon by calculating the Strouhal numbers induced by winds blowing against large-volume bodies, in the range of high Reynolds numbers. For this study, satellite images depicting von K^irm^n cloud streets leeward of isolated islands were used. The methodology employed was based on a satellite image where streets watch von K^rnfin vortex, from NOAA-ARL （National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Air Resource Laboratory） prognosis was obtained for a grid point near the island, then determined the inversion layer and meteorological data （wind, temperature and pressure）, was measured from the satellite image the distances separating the vortices to calculate the period, the Reynolds number and Strouhal. The studied results of the cases are displayed graphically, where it is possible to observe a data dispersion as well as a rising trend of the Strouhal number as the Reynolds number increases.展开更多
The supercritical Strouhal and critical Reynolds numbers associated with the drag crisis of circular cylinders in cross-flow are known to be dependent on surface roughness and turbulence levels.To better understand th...The supercritical Strouhal and critical Reynolds numbers associated with the drag crisis of circular cylinders in cross-flow are known to be dependent on surface roughness and turbulence levels.To better understand the role of free-stream turbulence,we consider the traditional model of oscillating lift forcing together with a randomly fluctuating disturbance associated with fluid turbulence.To the extent that these two components are additive,statistically independent,and Gaussian,we are able to derive a closed-form expression describing the relationship between the effective shedding rate and free-stream turbulence.A semi-empirical model of the critical Reynolds number accounting for fluid turbulence is also presented.展开更多
In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54&#...In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54×106. The calculations were performed by means of solving the 2-D Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations with a k-ε turbulence model. The calculated results, produced flow structure drag and lift coefficients, as well as Strouhal numbers. The findings were in good agreement with previous published data, which also supplied us with a good understanding of the flow across cylinders of different high Reynolds numbers. Meanwhile, an effective measure was presented to control the lift force on a cylinder, which points the way to decrease the vortex induced vibration of marine structure in future.展开更多
A flow past a circular-section cylinder with a perforated conic shroud, in which the perforation is located at the peak of the conic disturbance as the shroud installed on the cylinder and uniformly distributed with s...A flow past a circular-section cylinder with a perforated conic shroud, in which the perforation is located at the peak of the conic disturbance as the shroud installed on the cylinder and uniformly distributed with several circular holes, is numerically simulated at a Reynolds number of 100. Two factors in the perforation are taken into account, i.e. the attack angle relative to the direction of incoming flow and diameter of holes. The effect of such perforation on the drag, lift and vortex-shedding frequency is mainly investigated. Results have shown that variation of the attack angle has a little effect, especially on the drag and vortex-shedding frequency, except in certain cases due to the varied vortex-shedding patterns in the near wake. The increasing hole diameter still exhibits a little effect on the drag and frequency of vortex shedding, but really reduces the lift, in particular at larger wavelength, such as the lift reduction reaching almost 66% 68% after introducing the perforation.展开更多
Cylindrical cross sections are critical components in offshore structures, including jacket platform legs, pipelines, mooring lines, and risers. Thesecylindrical structures are subjected to vortex-induced vibrations (...Cylindrical cross sections are critical components in offshore structures, including jacket platform legs, pipelines, mooring lines, and risers. Thesecylindrical structures are subjected to vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) due to strong ocean currents, where vortices generated during fluid flowresult in significant vibrations in crossflow and in-flow directions. Such vibrations can lead to severe damage to platforms, cables, and risersystems. Consequently, mitigating VIV caused by vortex-induced forces is important. This study investigates the hydrodynamic performance offive strake models relative to a bare cylinder at moderate Reynolds numbers. The models encompass one conventional continuous helical strake(HS) and four helical discrete strake (HDS) with varying segment spacing between the fins. The hydrodynamic performance, specifically liftand drag force coefficients, was computed using a Reynolds averaged Navier –Stokes-based CFD solver and validated with experimentalmeasurements. The conventional HS suppresses 95% of the lift force but increases the drag force by up to a maximum of 48% in measurements.The HDS suppress the lift force by 70%–88% and increase the drag force by 15%–30%, which is less than the increase observed with the HS.Flow visualization showed that HS and HDS cylinders mitigate vortex-induced forces by altering the vortex-shedding pattern along the length ofthe cylinder. The HDS achieves a reduction in drag compared with the conventional continuous HS. The segment spacing is found to significantlyimpact the reduction in vortex-induced forces.展开更多
The lattice Boltzmann method(LBM)is employed to simulate flow around two staggered cylinders within a confined channel.The numerical model is validated against existing experimental data by comparing drag coefficients...The lattice Boltzmann method(LBM)is employed to simulate flow around two staggered cylinders within a confined channel.The numerical model is validated against existing experimental data by comparing drag coefficients and Strouhal numbers in the single-cylinder configuration.The study systematically investigates the influence of vertical(h)and horizontal(l)spacing between the cylinders,as well as the Reynolds number(Re=0.1–160),on the hydrodynamic forces,streamline patterns,and vortex dynamics.Results indicate that reducing the horizontal spacing l suppresses flow separation behind the upstream cylinder,while either excessively small or large vertical spacing h diminishes separation in the downstream cylinder.The onset of periodic vortex shedding is delayed due to inter-cylinder interactions,with the critical Reynolds number increasing to Rec=71–112,significantly higher than that of a single-cylinder case(Re_(c)≈69).During the vortex shedding regime,the downstream cylinder exhibits a greater lift force fluctuation compared to the upstream cylinder.At Re=160,the root-mean-square lift coefficient(C′_(L))ranges from approximately 0.17 to 0.56 for the downstream cylinder,and from 0.018 to 0.4 for the upstream one.The shedding frequency,characterized by the Strouhal number(St),increases with Reynolds number,reaching St=0.12–0.18 at Re=160.Variations in h and l significantly influence St,with a decrease in l or an increase in h lowering the shedding frequency—this effect is more pronounced in the horizontal direction.展开更多
The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive per...The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive performance was examined using three deflexion modes which are respectively, modified Bose mode, cantilever beam with uniformly distributed load and cantilever beam with non-uniformly distributed load. The results show that maximum thrust can be achieved with the pitching axis at the trailing edge, but the highest propulsive efficiency can be achieved with the pitching axis either 1/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in modified Bose mode, or 2/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in cantilever beam mode. At the same time, the effects of the Strouhal number and maximal attack angle on the hydrodynamics performance of the flexible fin were analyzed. Parameter interval of the maximum thrust coefficient and the highest propulsive efficiency were gained. If the Strouhal number is low, high propulsive efficiency can be achieved at low αmax , and vice versa.展开更多
This paper addresses the design of a biomimetic fish robot actuated by piezoeeramic actuators and the effect of artificial caudal fins on the fish robot＇s performance. The limited bending displacement produced by a l...This paper addresses the design of a biomimetic fish robot actuated by piezoeeramic actuators and the effect of artificial caudal fins on the fish robot＇s performance. The limited bending displacement produced by a lightweight piezocomposite actuator was amplified and transformed into a large tail beat motion by means of a linkage system. Caudal fins that mimic the shape of a mackerel fin were fabricated for the purpose of examining the effect of caudal fm characteristics on thrust production at an operating frequency range. The thickness distribution of a real mackerel＇s fin was measured and used to design artificial caudal fins. The thrust performance of the biomimetic fish robot propelled by fins of various thicknesses was examined in terms of the Strouhal number, the Froude number, the Reynolds number, and the power consumption. For the same fm area and aspect ratio, an artificial caudal fin with a distributed thickness shows the best forward speed and the least power consumption.展开更多
Experimental investigations have been carried out to study morpho-hydraulic characteristics such as scour geometry and turbulent flow properties around tandem piers in alluvial channels. Experiments were carried out i...Experimental investigations have been carried out to study morpho-hydraulic characteristics such as scour geometry and turbulent flow properties around tandem piers in alluvial channels. Experiments were carried out in a plane sand bed with two circular piers of same diameter arranged in tandem manner under no seepage, 10% seepage and 20% seepage conditions. Downward seepage minimizes the scour depth around piers and restrains the development of scour depth with time. Strong reversal flow is found near the bed at upstream of piers and near free surface at downstream of piers where velocity and Reynolds shear stress are found to be negative which reduce in magnitude with downward seepage. The flow is more critical within the gap between two piers where velocity is lesser near free surface and gradually increasing towards bed. Quadrant analysis shows that contribution of each event to the total Reynolds shear stress increases with downward seepage. Sedimentation effect prevails within the scour hole whereas outside the scour hole erosive forces become more dominant. Reduced reversal flow at upstream of pier because of downward seepage results in decreasing higher order moments and turbulent kinetic energy. At downstream of piers, secondary currents are dominant due to wake vortices. Strouhal number decreases in case of seepage runs than no seepage condition.展开更多
The paper addresses the designs of a caudal peduncle actuator, which is able to furnish a thrust for swimming of a robotic fish. The caudal peduncle actuator is based on concepts of ferromagnetic shape memory alloy （...The paper addresses the designs of a caudal peduncle actuator, which is able to furnish a thrust for swimming of a robotic fish. The caudal peduncle actuator is based on concepts of ferromagnetic shape memory alloy （FSMA） composite and hybrid mechanism that can provide a fast response and a strong thrust. The caudal peduncle actuator was inspired by Scomber Scombrus which utilises thunniform mode swimming, which is the most efficient locomotion mode evolved in the aquatic environment, where the thrust is generated by the lift-based method, allowing high cruising speeds to be maintained for a long period of time. The morphology of an average size Scomber Scombrus （length in 310 mm） was investigated, and a 1：1 scale caudal peduncle actuator prototype was modelled and fabricated. The propulsive wave characteristics of the fish at steady speeds were employed as initial design objectives. Some key design parameters are investigated, i.e. aspect ratio （AR） （AR = 3.49）, Reynolds number （Re = 429 649）, reduced frequency （σ = 1.03）, Strouhal number （St = 0.306） and the maximum strain of the bent tail was estimated at ε = 1.11% which is in the range of superelasticity. The experimental test of the actuator was carried out in a water tank. By applying 7 V and 2.5 A, the actuator can reach the tip-to-tip rotational angle of 85° at 4 Hz.展开更多
Vortex-induced motion is based on the complex characteristics of the flow around the tension leg platform （TLP） hull. By considering the flow field of the South China Sea and the configuration of the platform, three...Vortex-induced motion is based on the complex characteristics of the flow around the tension leg platform （TLP） hull. By considering the flow field of the South China Sea and the configuration of the platform, three typical flow velocities and three flow directions are chosen to study the numerical simulation of the flow field characteristics around the TLP hull. Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations combined with the detached eddy simulation turbulence model are employed in the numerical study. The hydrodynamic coefficients of columns and pontoons, the total drag and lift coefficients of the TLP, the formation and development of the wake, and the vorticity iso-surfaces for different inlet velocities and current directions are discussed in this paper. The average value of the drag coefficient of the upstream columns is considerably larger than that of the downstream columns in the inlet direction of 0°. Although the time history of the lift coefficient demonstrates a ＂beating＂ behavior, the plot shows regularity in general. The Strouhal number decreases as the inlet velocity increases from the power spectral density plot at different flow velocities. The mean root values of the lift and drag coefficients of the front column decrease as the current direction increases. Under the symmetrical configuration of 45°, the streamwise force on C4 is the smallest, whereas the transverse force is the largest. The broken vortex conditions in current directions of 22.5° and 45° are more serious than that in the current direction of 0°. In addition, turbulence at the bottom of the TLP becomes stronger when the current direction changes from 0° to 45°. However, a high inlet velocity indicates a large region influenced by the broken vortex and shows the emergence of the wake behind the TLP under the same current angle.展开更多
The effect of lateral walls on fluid flow and heat transfer is investigated when a fluid passes a magnetic obstacle. The blockage ratio β that represents the ratio between the width of external magnet M y and the spa...The effect of lateral walls on fluid flow and heat transfer is investigated when a fluid passes a magnetic obstacle. The blockage ratio β that represents the ratio between the width of external magnet M y and the spanwise width L y is employed to depict the effect. The finite volume method （FVM） based on the PISO algorithm is applied for the blockage ratios of 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4. The results show that the value of Strouhal number St increases as the blockage ratio β increases, and for small β , the variation of St is very small when the interaction parameter and Reynolds number are increasing. Moreover, the cross-stream mixing induced by the magnetic obstacle can enhance the wall-heat transfer and the maximum value of the overall heat transfer increment is about 50.5%.展开更多
Aeroacoustic pressure oscillation is one of the important challenges in segmented solid rocket motors with high slenderness ratio.The reason for these oscillations can be searched in vortex shedding due to grain burni...Aeroacoustic pressure oscillation is one of the important challenges in segmented solid rocket motors with high slenderness ratio.The reason for these oscillations can be searched in vortex shedding due to grain burning surfaces, holes and slots.In this paper, a novel sub-scaled motor was used for evaluation of aeroacoustic pressure oscillations.First, the related parameters to scale down using Buckingham's Pi-theorem were determined and then the sub-scaled motor was designed and manufactured.After this, Strouhal number in various grain forms and vortex shedding prediction criteria have been discussed.Then, one-dimensional linear and non-linear solution approaches have been presented.To understand the motor internal flow and vortex shedding formation, steady state computational fluid dynamic performed for seven regression steps and finally, two static tests have been performed.Results show that various definitions for Strouhal number are useful only for primarily glance on vortex shedding and pressure oscillations and so CFD solution and the test program are inevitable for a correct understanding of the ballistic operational condition of the motor.Experimental results demonstrated the existence of such oscillations with frequencies nearly equal to axial modes.It seems that non-linear parameters have small effects on aeroacoustic pressure oscillation and therefore the linear solution is acceptable to obtain approximate data.Of course,it should be emphasized that linear solution represents oscillations on overall motor action time,whereas the output of non-linear solution depends on thermochemistry properties of solid propellant and combustion products.Therefore, with a non-linear solution, oscillations maybe occur in some intervals of action time.FFT(Fast Fourier Transformation) results demonstrated that although both first and second acoustic modes have been excited, the position of longitudinal oscillation has an important role on which one is dominant.展开更多
In this study,flame responses to acoustic disturbances with different frequencies and amplitudes were experimentally investigated in a lean premixed swirl-stabilized combustor operating at different bulk velocities.Th...In this study,flame responses to acoustic disturbances with different frequencies and amplitudes were experimentally investigated in a lean premixed swirl-stabilized combustor operating at different bulk velocities.The total heat release rate fluctuations and spatial CH*chemiluminescence distributions were captured using a photomultiplier tube and high-speed camera,respectively.The results indicate that the heat release rate exhibits a relatively drastic oscillation and high-order harmonics for low-frequency disturbances.When the bulk velocity and forcing frequency were doubled simultaneously,similar flame structures were observed in the CH*chemiluminescence distributions.As the bulk velocity increases,the gain of the Flame Describing Function(FDF)extends toward the higher frequencies,and the delay time of the flame response decreases.The similarity among FDFs at different bulk velocities was effectively captured by introducing a non-dimensional parameter,defined as the ratio of the flame response delay to the forcing time scale,to replace the dimensional forcing frequency.Furthermore,the availability of the newly defined non-dimensional parameter was verified for flames with different swirl numbers,as this played an important role in determining the flame structures and associated unsteady heat release rate.展开更多
The study examines the cluster effect of arrays of square cylinders in smooth and turbulent inflows,focusing on vortex shedding and wake dynamics.Several clusters in varying arrangements(2×2,3×3 and 4×4...The study examines the cluster effect of arrays of square cylinders in smooth and turbulent inflows,focusing on vortex shedding and wake dynamics.Several clusters in varying arrangements(2×2,3×3 and 4×4)and spacings were investigated using high-fidelity large-eddy simulations(LESs).The obtained data reveal that the shedding frequency of the dominant vortex is primarily influenced by the solid portion of the cluster’s cross-section.From this observation,an effective cluster size,which mainly consists of the solid portion with a minor adjustment for the cluster porosity,is proposed in the study.The Strouhal number(Sr)based on the effective cluster size closely resembles that of an isolated square cylinder,suggesting that the characteristic length is the effective cluster width,but not the geometric cluster size.For turbulent inflows with an integral length scale exceeding the cluster size,Sr decreases markedly compared to smooth inflow cases,indicating a significant influence of large-scale turbulence on cluster dynamics.展开更多
In the gap-ratio range of 0.0≤G≤7.0, a particle image velocimetry PIV is applied to conduct a systematic experimental research of the flow around a horizontal circular cylinder in the cross-flow of shallow water. Th...In the gap-ratio range of 0.0≤G≤7.0, a particle image velocimetry PIV is applied to conduct a systematic experimental research of the flow around a horizontal circular cylinder in the cross-flow of shallow water. The velocity distribution of transient flow field at various gap-ratios is obtained. Based on these data, the phenomena and rules of the vortex and its course of generation, development and evolvement at various gap-ratios are analyzed, and it is found that there are similar unshedding vortex structures at G = 0.0 and G = 7.0, and others are structures of shedding vortex. The figures of typical vortex movements are given. Based on this, the differences between the transient flow field and the time-averaged flow field and the characteristics of the vortex structures are analyzed. In addition when the Strouhal number keeps constant （about 0.2） concerning vortex shedding have been discussed. The findings of this paper are of guiding significance for engineering issues with similar flowing features.展开更多
In this paper, deck models of a cable stayed bridge are generated in ABAQUS-finite element program once using only CFD model （one-way fluid-structure interaction） and another by using both the CFD model and the CSD ...In this paper, deck models of a cable stayed bridge are generated in ABAQUS-finite element program once using only CFD model （one-way fluid-structure interaction） and another by using both the CFD model and the CSD model together （two-way fluid-structure interaction） in a co-simulation. Shedding frequencies for the associated wind velocities in the lock-in region are calculated in both approaches. The results are validated with Simiu and Scanlan results. The lift and drag coefficients are determined for the two approaches and the latter results are validated with the flat plate theory results by Munson and coauthors. A decrease in the critical wind velocity and the shedding frequencies considering two-way approach was determined compared to those obtained in the one-way approach. The results of the lift and drag forces in the two-way approach showed appreciable decrease in their values. It was concluded that the two-way approach predicts earlier vortex induced vibration for lower critical wind velocities and lock-in phenomena will appear at lower natural frequencies of the long span bridges. This helps the designers to efficiently plan and consider for the design and safety of the long span bridge against this type of vibration.展开更多
In this paper,we report the turbulent flow structures and the scour geometry around two piers with different diameters.An experiment was conducted on a non-uniform sand bed with two types of tandem arrangements,namely...In this paper,we report the turbulent flow structures and the scour geometry around two piers with different diameters.An experiment was conducted on a non-uniform sand bed with two types of tandem arrangements,namely,pier(T1)with a 75 mm front and 90 mm rear,and pier(T2)with a 90 mm front and 75 mm rear,with and without-seepage flows,respectively.A strong wake region was observed behind the piers,but the vortex strength diminished with downward seepage.Streamwise velocity was found to be maximum near the bed downstream of the piers and at the edge of the scour hole upstream of the piers.Quadrant analysis was used to recognize the susceptible region for sediment entrainment and deposition.Upstream of the piers near the bed,the moments,turbulent kinetic energy(TKE),and TKE fluxes were found to decrease with downward seepage,in contrast to those in a plane mobile bed without piers.The reduction percentages of scour depth at the rear pier compared with the front one were approximately 40%for T1 and 60%for T2.Downward seepage also resulted in restrained growth of scouring with time.展开更多
This paper presents an analytical solution for natural convection flow in a vertical annulus due to time-periodic heating of annulus surfaces.Closed-form expressions for velocity,temperature,skin-friction,mass flow ra...This paper presents an analytical solution for natural convection flow in a vertical annulus due to time-periodic heating of annulus surfaces.Closed-form expressions for velocity,temperature,skin-friction,mass flow rate and rate of heat transfer which is expressed as Nusselt number are obtained by solving the present mathematical model after separating into steady component and periodic regime.The effects of pertinent parameters such as Strouhal number(St),Prandtl number(Pr)and radius ratio(λ)are shown with the aid of contour and line graphs.Results indicate that the role of Strouhal number and Prandtl number is to decrease fluid velocity,temperature and skin-friction.Furthermore,increase in Strouhal number increases the temperature phase-lag.展开更多
文摘Leeward of natural elevations, like mountains and hills, the air flow becomes turbulent and often times damaging and hazardous to aviation and downwind populations. There is currently a trend for massive construction projects, the result of which are megastructures that behave similarly to these natural elevations and create analogous turbulence conditions. Examples five mega projects were analyzed, and it was estimated that the Reynolds number variation in these buildings, is from 6.10g and 7.109, for winds between 10 m/s and 50 m/s. In this work, the authors present a first numerical approach to this phenomenon by calculating the Strouhal numbers induced by winds blowing against large-volume bodies, in the range of high Reynolds numbers. For this study, satellite images depicting von K^irm^n cloud streets leeward of isolated islands were used. The methodology employed was based on a satellite image where streets watch von K^rnfin vortex, from NOAA-ARL （National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Air Resource Laboratory） prognosis was obtained for a grid point near the island, then determined the inversion layer and meteorological data （wind, temperature and pressure）, was measured from the satellite image the distances separating the vortices to calculate the period, the Reynolds number and Strouhal. The studied results of the cases are displayed graphically, where it is possible to observe a data dispersion as well as a rising trend of the Strouhal number as the Reynolds number increases.
文摘The supercritical Strouhal and critical Reynolds numbers associated with the drag crisis of circular cylinders in cross-flow are known to be dependent on surface roughness and turbulence levels.To better understand the role of free-stream turbulence,we consider the traditional model of oscillating lift forcing together with a randomly fluctuating disturbance associated with fluid turbulence.To the extent that these two components are additive,statistically independent,and Gaussian,we are able to derive a closed-form expression describing the relationship between the effective shedding rate and free-stream turbulence.A semi-empirical model of the critical Reynolds number accounting for fluid turbulence is also presented.
基金Foundation item： Supported by Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 51009070）.
文摘In this paper, 2-D computational analyses were conducted for unsteady high Reynolds number flows around a smooth circular cylinder in the supercritical and upper-transition flow regimes, i.e. 8.21×104〈Re〈1.54×106. The calculations were performed by means of solving the 2-D Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations with a k-ε turbulence model. The calculated results, produced flow structure drag and lift coefficients, as well as Strouhal numbers. The findings were in good agreement with previous published data, which also supplied us with a good understanding of the flow across cylinders of different high Reynolds numbers. Meanwhile, an effective measure was presented to control the lift force on a cylinder, which points the way to decrease the vortex induced vibration of marine structure in future.
基金supported by the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Program of China(Grant No.2011YQ120048)
文摘A flow past a circular-section cylinder with a perforated conic shroud, in which the perforation is located at the peak of the conic disturbance as the shroud installed on the cylinder and uniformly distributed with several circular holes, is numerically simulated at a Reynolds number of 100. Two factors in the perforation are taken into account, i.e. the attack angle relative to the direction of incoming flow and diameter of holes. The effect of such perforation on the drag, lift and vortex-shedding frequency is mainly investigated. Results have shown that variation of the attack angle has a little effect, especially on the drag and vortex-shedding frequency, except in certain cases due to the varied vortex-shedding patterns in the near wake. The increasing hole diameter still exhibits a little effect on the drag and frequency of vortex shedding, but really reduces the lift, in particular at larger wavelength, such as the lift reduction reaching almost 66% 68% after introducing the perforation.
文摘Cylindrical cross sections are critical components in offshore structures, including jacket platform legs, pipelines, mooring lines, and risers. Thesecylindrical structures are subjected to vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) due to strong ocean currents, where vortices generated during fluid flowresult in significant vibrations in crossflow and in-flow directions. Such vibrations can lead to severe damage to platforms, cables, and risersystems. Consequently, mitigating VIV caused by vortex-induced forces is important. This study investigates the hydrodynamic performance offive strake models relative to a bare cylinder at moderate Reynolds numbers. The models encompass one conventional continuous helical strake(HS) and four helical discrete strake (HDS) with varying segment spacing between the fins. The hydrodynamic performance, specifically liftand drag force coefficients, was computed using a Reynolds averaged Navier –Stokes-based CFD solver and validated with experimentalmeasurements. The conventional HS suppresses 95% of the lift force but increases the drag force by up to a maximum of 48% in measurements.The HDS suppress the lift force by 70%–88% and increase the drag force by 15%–30%, which is less than the increase observed with the HS.Flow visualization showed that HS and HDS cylinders mitigate vortex-induced forces by altering the vortex-shedding pattern along the length ofthe cylinder. The HDS achieves a reduction in drag compared with the conventional continuous HS. The segment spacing is found to significantlyimpact the reduction in vortex-induced forces.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12372251 and 12132015).
文摘The lattice Boltzmann method(LBM)is employed to simulate flow around two staggered cylinders within a confined channel.The numerical model is validated against existing experimental data by comparing drag coefficients and Strouhal numbers in the single-cylinder configuration.The study systematically investigates the influence of vertical(h)and horizontal(l)spacing between the cylinders,as well as the Reynolds number(Re=0.1–160),on the hydrodynamic forces,streamline patterns,and vortex dynamics.Results indicate that reducing the horizontal spacing l suppresses flow separation behind the upstream cylinder,while either excessively small or large vertical spacing h diminishes separation in the downstream cylinder.The onset of periodic vortex shedding is delayed due to inter-cylinder interactions,with the critical Reynolds number increasing to Rec=71–112,significantly higher than that of a single-cylinder case(Re_(c)≈69).During the vortex shedding regime,the downstream cylinder exhibits a greater lift force fluctuation compared to the upstream cylinder.At Re=160,the root-mean-square lift coefficient(C′_(L))ranges from approximately 0.17 to 0.56 for the downstream cylinder,and from 0.018 to 0.4 for the upstream one.The shedding frequency,characterized by the Strouhal number(St),increases with Reynolds number,reaching St=0.12–0.18 at Re=160.Variations in h and l significantly influence St,with a decrease in l or an increase in h lowering the shedding frequency—this effect is more pronounced in the horizontal direction.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.50879031
文摘The thrust coefficients and propulsive efficiency of a two-dimensional flexible fin with heaving and pitching motion were computed using FLUENT. The effect of different locations of the pitching axis on propulsive performance was examined using three deflexion modes which are respectively, modified Bose mode, cantilever beam with uniformly distributed load and cantilever beam with non-uniformly distributed load. The results show that maximum thrust can be achieved with the pitching axis at the trailing edge, but the highest propulsive efficiency can be achieved with the pitching axis either 1/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in modified Bose mode, or 2/3 of the chord length from the leading edge in cantilever beam mode. At the same time, the effects of the Strouhal number and maximal attack angle on the hydrodynamics performance of the flexible fin were analyzed. Parameter interval of the maximum thrust coefficient and the highest propulsive efficiency were gained. If the Strouhal number is low, high propulsive efficiency can be achieved at low αmax , and vice versa.
文摘This paper addresses the design of a biomimetic fish robot actuated by piezoeeramic actuators and the effect of artificial caudal fins on the fish robot＇s performance. The limited bending displacement produced by a lightweight piezocomposite actuator was amplified and transformed into a large tail beat motion by means of a linkage system. Caudal fins that mimic the shape of a mackerel fin were fabricated for the purpose of examining the effect of caudal fm characteristics on thrust production at an operating frequency range. The thickness distribution of a real mackerel＇s fin was measured and used to design artificial caudal fins. The thrust performance of the biomimetic fish robot propelled by fins of various thicknesses was examined in terms of the Strouhal number, the Froude number, the Reynolds number, and the power consumption. For the same fm area and aspect ratio, an artificial caudal fin with a distributed thickness shows the best forward speed and the least power consumption.
文摘Experimental investigations have been carried out to study morpho-hydraulic characteristics such as scour geometry and turbulent flow properties around tandem piers in alluvial channels. Experiments were carried out in a plane sand bed with two circular piers of same diameter arranged in tandem manner under no seepage, 10% seepage and 20% seepage conditions. Downward seepage minimizes the scour depth around piers and restrains the development of scour depth with time. Strong reversal flow is found near the bed at upstream of piers and near free surface at downstream of piers where velocity and Reynolds shear stress are found to be negative which reduce in magnitude with downward seepage. The flow is more critical within the gap between two piers where velocity is lesser near free surface and gradually increasing towards bed. Quadrant analysis shows that contribution of each event to the total Reynolds shear stress increases with downward seepage. Sedimentation effect prevails within the scour hole whereas outside the scour hole erosive forces become more dominant. Reduced reversal flow at upstream of pier because of downward seepage results in decreasing higher order moments and turbulent kinetic energy. At downstream of piers, secondary currents are dominant due to wake vortices. Strouhal number decreases in case of seepage runs than no seepage condition.
文摘The paper addresses the designs of a caudal peduncle actuator, which is able to furnish a thrust for swimming of a robotic fish. The caudal peduncle actuator is based on concepts of ferromagnetic shape memory alloy （FSMA） composite and hybrid mechanism that can provide a fast response and a strong thrust. The caudal peduncle actuator was inspired by Scomber Scombrus which utilises thunniform mode swimming, which is the most efficient locomotion mode evolved in the aquatic environment, where the thrust is generated by the lift-based method, allowing high cruising speeds to be maintained for a long period of time. The morphology of an average size Scomber Scombrus （length in 310 mm） was investigated, and a 1：1 scale caudal peduncle actuator prototype was modelled and fabricated. The propulsive wave characteristics of the fish at steady speeds were employed as initial design objectives. Some key design parameters are investigated, i.e. aspect ratio （AR） （AR = 3.49）, Reynolds number （Re = 429 649）, reduced frequency （σ = 1.03）, Strouhal number （St = 0.306） and the maximum strain of the bent tail was estimated at ε = 1.11% which is in the range of superelasticity. The experimental test of the actuator was carried out in a water tank. By applying 7 V and 2.5 A, the actuator can reach the tip-to-tip rotational angle of 85° at 4 Hz.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51309123 and 51279104)the Jiangsu Province Natural Science Research Projects in Colleges and Universities(Grant No.13KJB570002)+2 种基金the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering(Grant No.1407)the"Qing Lan Project"of Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Provincethe Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(Grant No.APD)
文摘Vortex-induced motion is based on the complex characteristics of the flow around the tension leg platform （TLP） hull. By considering the flow field of the South China Sea and the configuration of the platform, three typical flow velocities and three flow directions are chosen to study the numerical simulation of the flow field characteristics around the TLP hull. Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations combined with the detached eddy simulation turbulence model are employed in the numerical study. The hydrodynamic coefficients of columns and pontoons, the total drag and lift coefficients of the TLP, the formation and development of the wake, and the vorticity iso-surfaces for different inlet velocities and current directions are discussed in this paper. The average value of the drag coefficient of the upstream columns is considerably larger than that of the downstream columns in the inlet direction of 0°. Although the time history of the lift coefficient demonstrates a ＂beating＂ behavior, the plot shows regularity in general. The Strouhal number decreases as the inlet velocity increases from the power spectral density plot at different flow velocities. The mean root values of the lift and drag coefficients of the front column decrease as the current direction increases. Under the symmetrical configuration of 45°, the streamwise force on C4 is the smallest, whereas the transverse force is the largest. The broken vortex conditions in current directions of 22.5° and 45° are more serious than that in the current direction of 0°. In addition, turbulence at the bottom of the TLP becomes stronger when the current direction changes from 0° to 45°. However, a high inlet velocity indicates a large region influenced by the broken vortex and shows the emergence of the wake behind the TLP under the same current angle.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51176073)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(Grant No.20103218110027)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD),China
文摘The effect of lateral walls on fluid flow and heat transfer is investigated when a fluid passes a magnetic obstacle. The blockage ratio β that represents the ratio between the width of external magnet M y and the spanwise width L y is employed to depict the effect. The finite volume method （FVM） based on the PISO algorithm is applied for the blockage ratios of 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4. The results show that the value of Strouhal number St increases as the blockage ratio β increases, and for small β , the variation of St is very small when the interaction parameter and Reynolds number are increasing. Moreover, the cross-stream mixing induced by the magnetic obstacle can enhance the wall-heat transfer and the maximum value of the overall heat transfer increment is about 50.5%.
文摘Aeroacoustic pressure oscillation is one of the important challenges in segmented solid rocket motors with high slenderness ratio.The reason for these oscillations can be searched in vortex shedding due to grain burning surfaces, holes and slots.In this paper, a novel sub-scaled motor was used for evaluation of aeroacoustic pressure oscillations.First, the related parameters to scale down using Buckingham's Pi-theorem were determined and then the sub-scaled motor was designed and manufactured.After this, Strouhal number in various grain forms and vortex shedding prediction criteria have been discussed.Then, one-dimensional linear and non-linear solution approaches have been presented.To understand the motor internal flow and vortex shedding formation, steady state computational fluid dynamic performed for seven regression steps and finally, two static tests have been performed.Results show that various definitions for Strouhal number are useful only for primarily glance on vortex shedding and pressure oscillations and so CFD solution and the test program are inevitable for a correct understanding of the ballistic operational condition of the motor.Experimental results demonstrated the existence of such oscillations with frequencies nearly equal to axial modes.It seems that non-linear parameters have small effects on aeroacoustic pressure oscillation and therefore the linear solution is acceptable to obtain approximate data.Of course,it should be emphasized that linear solution represents oscillations on overall motor action time,whereas the output of non-linear solution depends on thermochemistry properties of solid propellant and combustion products.Therefore, with a non-linear solution, oscillations maybe occur in some intervals of action time.FFT(Fast Fourier Transformation) results demonstrated that although both first and second acoustic modes have been excited, the position of longitudinal oscillation has an important role on which one is dominant.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51676111 and U1730104)National Science and Technology Major Project, China (No.2017-III-0005-0030)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program, China (No. 2014Z05091)
文摘In this study,flame responses to acoustic disturbances with different frequencies and amplitudes were experimentally investigated in a lean premixed swirl-stabilized combustor operating at different bulk velocities.The total heat release rate fluctuations and spatial CH*chemiluminescence distributions were captured using a photomultiplier tube and high-speed camera,respectively.The results indicate that the heat release rate exhibits a relatively drastic oscillation and high-order harmonics for low-frequency disturbances.When the bulk velocity and forcing frequency were doubled simultaneously,similar flame structures were observed in the CH*chemiluminescence distributions.As the bulk velocity increases,the gain of the Flame Describing Function(FDF)extends toward the higher frequencies,and the delay time of the flame response decreases.The similarity among FDFs at different bulk velocities was effectively captured by introducing a non-dimensional parameter,defined as the ratio of the flame response delay to the forcing time scale,to replace the dimensional forcing frequency.Furthermore,the availability of the newly defined non-dimensional parameter was verified for flames with different swirl numbers,as this played an important role in determining the flame structures and associated unsteady heat release rate.
基金supported by the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council(EPSRC)(Grant No.EP/V010514/1).
文摘The study examines the cluster effect of arrays of square cylinders in smooth and turbulent inflows,focusing on vortex shedding and wake dynamics.Several clusters in varying arrangements(2×2,3×3 and 4×4)and spacings were investigated using high-fidelity large-eddy simulations(LESs).The obtained data reveal that the shedding frequency of the dominant vortex is primarily influenced by the solid portion of the cluster’s cross-section.From this observation,an effective cluster size,which mainly consists of the solid portion with a minor adjustment for the cluster porosity,is proposed in the study.The Strouhal number(Sr)based on the effective cluster size closely resembles that of an isolated square cylinder,suggesting that the characteristic length is the effective cluster width,but not the geometric cluster size.For turbulent inflows with an integral length scale exceeding the cluster size,Sr decreases markedly compared to smooth inflow cases,indicating a significant influence of large-scale turbulence on cluster dynamics.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No: 50479035)
文摘In the gap-ratio range of 0.0≤G≤7.0, a particle image velocimetry PIV is applied to conduct a systematic experimental research of the flow around a horizontal circular cylinder in the cross-flow of shallow water. The velocity distribution of transient flow field at various gap-ratios is obtained. Based on these data, the phenomena and rules of the vortex and its course of generation, development and evolvement at various gap-ratios are analyzed, and it is found that there are similar unshedding vortex structures at G = 0.0 and G = 7.0, and others are structures of shedding vortex. The figures of typical vortex movements are given. Based on this, the differences between the transient flow field and the time-averaged flow field and the characteristics of the vortex structures are analyzed. In addition when the Strouhal number keeps constant （about 0.2） concerning vortex shedding have been discussed. The findings of this paper are of guiding significance for engineering issues with similar flowing features.
文摘In this paper, deck models of a cable stayed bridge are generated in ABAQUS-finite element program once using only CFD model （one-way fluid-structure interaction） and another by using both the CFD model and the CSD model together （two-way fluid-structure interaction） in a co-simulation. Shedding frequencies for the associated wind velocities in the lock-in region are calculated in both approaches. The results are validated with Simiu and Scanlan results. The lift and drag coefficients are determined for the two approaches and the latter results are validated with the flat plate theory results by Munson and coauthors. A decrease in the critical wind velocity and the shedding frequencies considering two-way approach was determined compared to those obtained in the one-way approach. The results of the lift and drag forces in the two-way approach showed appreciable decrease in their values. It was concluded that the two-way approach predicts earlier vortex induced vibration for lower critical wind velocities and lock-in phenomena will appear at lower natural frequencies of the long span bridges. This helps the designers to efficiently plan and consider for the design and safety of the long span bridge against this type of vibration.
文摘In this paper,we report the turbulent flow structures and the scour geometry around two piers with different diameters.An experiment was conducted on a non-uniform sand bed with two types of tandem arrangements,namely,pier(T1)with a 75 mm front and 90 mm rear,and pier(T2)with a 90 mm front and 75 mm rear,with and without-seepage flows,respectively.A strong wake region was observed behind the piers,but the vortex strength diminished with downward seepage.Streamwise velocity was found to be maximum near the bed downstream of the piers and at the edge of the scour hole upstream of the piers.Quadrant analysis was used to recognize the susceptible region for sediment entrainment and deposition.Upstream of the piers near the bed,the moments,turbulent kinetic energy(TKE),and TKE fluxes were found to decrease with downward seepage,in contrast to those in a plane mobile bed without piers.The reduction percentages of scour depth at the rear pier compared with the front one were approximately 40%for T1 and 60%for T2.Downward seepage also resulted in restrained growth of scouring with time.
文摘This paper presents an analytical solution for natural convection flow in a vertical annulus due to time-periodic heating of annulus surfaces.Closed-form expressions for velocity,temperature,skin-friction,mass flow rate and rate of heat transfer which is expressed as Nusselt number are obtained by solving the present mathematical model after separating into steady component and periodic regime.The effects of pertinent parameters such as Strouhal number(St),Prandtl number(Pr)and radius ratio(λ)are shown with the aid of contour and line graphs.Results indicate that the role of Strouhal number and Prandtl number is to decrease fluid velocity,temperature and skin-friction.Furthermore,increase in Strouhal number increases the temperature phase-lag.
