Fluidelastic instability in a confined annular flow: An experimental and analytical approach

G. Porcher, E. De Langre

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Abstract

Self excitation of slender structures under axial flow have been reported in a large variety of local flow configurations. This paper reports the result of a research program, both experimental and analytical, aimed at the result of the basic phenomena leading to such instabilities. A cylindrical body with a diffuser is put in a confined annular flow of water. A case of flutter is observed and analysed with a classical potential flow method and with a friction based model. Closed-form solutions are proposed and the origin of the flutter instability is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)199-208
Number of pages10
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume328
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1996
Externally publishedYes

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