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NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATIONS OF TWO TANDEM CIRCULAR STRUCTURES IN OSCILLATORY FLOW

Proceedings on Engineering Sciences | 2026

Paper Details

Authors: Annapeh H.F.; Kurushina V.

DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01.001

Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences

Year: 2026

Publisher: Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac

Document Type: Article

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access

Cited by: 0

Abstract

This study investigates vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of two tandem circular cylinders with two degrees of freedom (2DOF) under a pure oscillatory flow. Numerical simulations are performed using a detached eddy simulation solver with the k-ω SST turbulence model, and the results are validated against existing data. The maximum transverse amplitude occurs at a reduced velocity of 10, coinciding with the lock-in regime, while the single isolated cylinder shows a higher amplitude than the tandem setup. Streamwise displacement amplitude exceeds 2.5D for the considered cases. Frequency analysis reveals mode transitions from double to single-frequency modes as the reduced velocity increases. XY trajectory patterns vary with velocity, showing infinity (∞), arc-like, O-shape, and net-like forms. This study enhances understanding of VIV in tandem cylinders and provides insights for engineering applications. © 2026 Published by Faculty of Engineeringg.

Keywords

Oscillatory flow; Tandem cylinders; Two degree-of-freedom structure; VIV; Vortex-induced vibration