Flow-Induced Vibrations

In many plants, vibration and noise problems occur due to fluid flow, which can greatly disrupt smooth plant operations. These flow-related phenomena are called flow-induced vibration.

This book explains how and why such vibrations happen and provides hints and tips on how to avoid them in future plant design.

The world-leading author team doesn’t assume prior knowledge of mathematical methods and provides the reader with information on the basics of modeling.

The book includes several practical examples and thorough explanations of the structure, the evaluation method and the mechanisms to aid understanding of flow-induced vibrations.

• Helps ensure smooth plant operations
• Explains the structure, evaluation method and mechanisms
• Shows how to avoid vibrations in future plant design

Mechanical Engineers, Plant and Process Engineers, Automotive and Aerospace Engineers Engineers, Fluid flow specialists

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 General overview

1.2 Modeling approaches

1.3 Fundamental mechanisms of FIV

References

Chapter 2. Vibration Induced by Cross-Flow

2.1 Single circular cylinder

2.2 Two circular cylinders in cross-flow

2.3 Multiple circular cylinders

2.4 Bodies of rectangular and other cross-section shapes

2.5 Acoustic resonance in tube bundles

2.6 Prevention of FIV

References

Chapter 3. Vibration Induced by External Axial Flow

3.1 Single cylinder/multiple cylinders

3.2 Vibration of elastic plates and shells

3.3 Vibration induced by leakage flow

References

Chapter 4. Vibrations Induced by Internal Fluid Flow

4.1 Vibration of straight and curved pipes conveying fluid

4.2 Vibration related to bellows

4.3 Collapsible tubes

References

Chapter 5. Vibration Induced by Pressure Waves in Piping

5.1 Pressure pulsation in piping caused by compressors

5.2 Pressure pulsations in piping caused by pumps and hydraulic turbines

5.3 Pressure surge or water hammer in piping system

5.4 Valve-related vibration

5.5 Self-excited acoustic noise due to flow separation

References

Chapter 6. Heating-Related Oscillations and Noise

6.1 Acoustic oscillations and combustion noise

6.2 Oscillations due to steam condensation

6.3 Flow-induced vibrations related to boiling

References

Chapter 7. Vibrations in Rotary Machines

7.1 Vibration of blades and cascades

7.2 Vibrations of rotating bodies partially filled with liquid

7.3 Vibration induced by annular flow in seals

References

Chapter 8. Vibrations in Fluid–Structure Interaction Systems

8.1 Summary

8.2 Added mass and damping

8.3 Sloshing and bulging

References

Index