Two-dimensional numerical simulations of vortex-induced vibrations for a cylinder in conditions representative of wind turbine towers

Viré, Axelle; Derksen, Adriaan; Folkersma, Mikko; Sarwar, Kumayl

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-5-793-2020

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23 Jun 2020

Research article |

| 23 Jun 2020

Two-dimensional numerical simulations of vortex-induced vibrations for a cylinder in conditions representative of wind turbine towers

Axelle Viré, Adriaan Derksen, Mikko Folkersma, and Kumayl Sarwar

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AR by Axelle Viré on behalf of the Authors (05 Mar 2020) Author's response Manuscript

ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (12 Apr 2020) by Katherine Dykes

AR by Axelle Viré on behalf of the Authors (22 Apr 2020) Author's response Manuscript

ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (03 May 2020) by Katherine Dykes

ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (10 May 2020) by Joachim Peinke (Chief editor)

AR by Axelle Viré on behalf of the Authors (16 May 2020) Author's response Manuscript

Short summary

Vortex-induced vibrations are structural vibrations that can occur due to the shedding of flow vortices when a fluid flow passes around a structure. Here, conditions specific to wind turbine towers are investigated numerically. The work highlights a complex interplay between structural and fluid dynamics. In particular, certain conditions lead to a continuous alternation between self-exciting and self-limiting vortex-induced vibrations, linked to a change in the sign of the aerodynamic damping.