Abstract
This paper presents a new theoretical model capable of predicting the vortex-induced vibration response of a steel catenary riser subject to a steady uniform current. The equations governing riser in-plane/out-of-plane (cross-flow/in-line) motion are based on a pinned beam-cable model accounting for overall effects of bending, extensibility, sag, inclination and structural nonlinearities. The empirically hydrodynamic model is based on nonlinear wake oscillators describing the fluctuating lift/drag forces. Depending on the potentially vortex-induced modes and system parameters, a reduced-order fluid-structure interaction model is derived which entails a significantly reduced computational time effort. Parametric results reveal maximum response amplitudes of risers, along with the occurrence of uni-modal lock-in phenomenon.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 129-136 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2008 |
Event | 8th 2008 ISOPE Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium - Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 10 Nov 2008 → 14 Nov 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 8th 2008 ISOPE Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium |
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Country/Territory | Thailand |
City | Bangkok |
Period | 10/11/08 → 14/11/08 |
Keywords
- Catenary riser
- Empirical coefficient
- Uniform current
- Vortex-induced vibration
- Wake oscillator, fluid-structure interaction, reduced-order model