On flow unsteadiness induced by structural vibration

In this paper, the effects of structural vibration on flow unsteadiness are investigated numerically. A fully coupled model, that solves the unsteady flow equations as well as the dynamic equations of the structure, is used. Numerical experiments are carried-out for flow over a backward-facing step,...

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Published in:Journal of sound and vibration 2004-01, Vol.269 (1), p.327-343
Main Author: Frendi, Abdelkader
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Flows in ducts, channels, nozzles, and conduits
Fluid dynamics
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Physics
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Summary:In this paper, the effects of structural vibration on flow unsteadiness are investigated numerically. A fully coupled model, that solves the unsteady flow equations as well as the dynamic equations of the structure, is used. Numerical experiments are carried-out for flow over a backward-facing step, where a large number of numerical and experimental data exist for comparisons. The flexible structure is upstream of the step and is excited by a plane acoustic wave from the side opposite to the flow. Three Reynolds number cases are studied: 300 for a laminar flow, 3000 for a transitional flow and 15 000 for a turbulent flow. The results obtained are in good agreement with experimental observations and show the strong coupling between structural vibration and the resulting flow unsteadiness.
ISSN:0022-460X
1095-8568
DOI:10.1016/S0022-460X(03)00075-0