Study on the Dynamic Response Characteristics of a Cantilever Intake Pipe under Internal Flow

  • JIA Zhichao ,
  • LIU Mingyue ,
  • GUO Lin
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  • 1. State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; 2. Yazhou Bay Institute of Deepsea Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Sanya 572024, Hainan, China; 3. Zoomlion Mining Machinery(Changsha) Co., Ltd., Changsha 410000, Hunan, China

Online published: 2026-03-20

Abstract

To investigate the dynamic stability of cantilever intake pipes conveying internal flow, a bidirectional fluid-structure interaction (FSI) model was developed and validated against experimental data from literature. Results demonstrated that exceeding a critical flow velocity triggered first-mode flutter instability, characterized by hybrid vibrations combining large-amplitude flutter and small-amplitude buffeting oscillations. Displacement peaked at the free end while strain energy concentrated near the fixed end, with periodic fluctuations revealing unsteady fluid-structure energy exchange. Flow-field analysis identified intense suction at the inlet, inducing flow acceleration and pressure drop within the Kuiper-corrected negative-pressure range. Asymmetric vortex shedding synchronized with structural vibration was observed, potentially generating periodic lateral excitations. Compared to spatially sparse experimental measurements, the bidirectional FSI approach captured full-field, time-synchronous coupling data, elucidating energy transfer pathways from flow separation and vortex shedding to structural response. This methodology bridges experimental gaps through high-resolution field visualization and adjustable parameters, providing a robust foundation for advanced flow-induced vibration research.

Cite this article

JIA Zhichao , LIU Mingyue , GUO Lin . Study on the Dynamic Response Characteristics of a Cantilever Intake Pipe under Internal Flow[J]. Ocean Engineering Equipment and Technology, 2026 , 13(1) : 46 -57 . DOI: 10.12087/oeet.2095-7297.2026.01.06

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