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Numerical investigation of the vortex-induced vibration of an elastically mounted circular cylinder at high Reynolds number (Re = 104) and low mass ratio using the RANS code

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  • Niaz Bahadur Khan
  • Zainah Ibrahim
  • Linh Tuan The Nguyen
  • Muhammad Faisal Javed
  • Mohammed Jameel

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This study numerically investigates the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of an elastically mounted rigid cylinder by using Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tools. CFD analysis is performed for a fixed-cylinder case with Reynolds number (Re) = 104 and for a cylinder that is free to oscillate in the transverse direction and possesses a low mass-damping ratio and Re = 104. Previously, similar studies have been performed with 3-dimensional and comparatively expensive turbulent models. In the current study, the capability and accuracy of the RANS model are validated, and the results of this model are compared with those of detached eddy simulation, direct numerical simulation, and large eddy simulation models. All three response branches and the maximum amplitude are well captured. The 2-dimensional case with the RANS shear–stress transport k-w model, which involves minimal computational cost, is reliable and appropriate for analyzing the characteristics of VIV.

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  • Niaz Bahadur Khan & Zainah Ibrahim & Linh Tuan The Nguyen & Muhammad Faisal Javed & Mohammed Jameel, 2017. "Numerical investigation of the vortex-induced vibration of an elastically mounted circular cylinder at high Reynolds number (Re = 104) and low mass ratio using the RANS code," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(10), pages 1-17, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0185832
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185832
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