FLOW-INDUCED VIBRATION IN PIPES: CHALLENGESS AND SOLUTIONS - A REVIEW

• Main Authors: M. SIBA, W. WANMAHMOOD, M. ZAKI NUAWI, R. RASANI, M. NASSIR
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor's University 2016-03-01
• Series: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology
• Subjects: Orifice; Vibration; CFD and Vibration; Numerical analysis; Navier-Stokes theorem
• Online Access: http://jestec.taylors.edu.my/Vol%2011%20issue%203%20March%202016/Volume%20(11)%20Issue%20(3)%20362-382.pdf

The Flow-induced vibration has recently been the topic of experimental, numerical, and theoretical studies. It was intended to implement better applications for controlling the flow using orifice technique. Having the flow under control, the orifice becomes an instrument for measuring the flow. The flow of all fluid such as water, oil, gas and vapours through an orifice was tested and mathematical models were developed adequately. The basic theme for these enormous studies was the need for the very accurate flow measurements through orifices. All experimental, theoretical, numerical, and analytical studies have agreed that there is more than one avenue to develop, modify, and enhance such measurements. However, one factor that affects the flow measurements is the vibration which was not treated as required until the mid-20th century due to enormous discoveries that damages could be rooted to vibration. Researchers have studied vibration and then proposed mathematical models in conjunction with the pressure and velocity measurements of the flowing fluids and then the effect of the vibration, induced or not induced, has been under continuous investigation. This paper is an attempt to review the previous studies regarding understanding the nature of the vibration and the possible effects of vibration on the flow and on the piping structure in order to limit the damage caused by the vibration. This study shows that the need for more experimental studies and more comprehensive analytical approaches are, in particular, very essential to develop better results.