Theoretical model for the vibro-impact motions of tube bundles under fluidelastic instability

J. Antunes, E. de Langre, M. A. Vento, F. Axisa

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Abstract

Under fluidelastic forces, tube bundles may become unstable for lower than predicted flow velocities, due to tube-support clearances. Experiments and computer simulations previously reported by the authors and others show that several nonlinear steady tube motion regimes may arise, depending on the system parameters and on the initial conditions of the motion. In the present paper, a theoretical analysis is developed, in order to enlighten some essential aspects of the system nonlinear dynamics. According to this simplified model, of reduced dimension and high impact stiffness, the system may develop a number of possible nonlinear periodic motions, which are essentially controlled by the modal parameters of the first and second unconstrained modes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCross-Flow Induced Vibration of Cylinder Arrays
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages135-150
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)0791810798
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventWinter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Anaheim, CA, USA
Duration: 8 Nov 199213 Nov 1992

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume242
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceWinter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CityAnaheim, CA, USA
Period8/11/9213/11/92

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