October 10, 2025

Sensitivity Tests of Medium-Resolution Simulations of Tube Bundles Subjected to Turbulent Cross-Flow

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KZK. Zwijsen MHMazhar Hussain

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Observational analysis finds mixed results in predicting flow-induced vibrations in tube bundles, suggesting the need for improved simulation accuracy and practical usage.

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Increased material fatigue and potential damage arise from flow-induced vibrations in nuclear plant tubes, leading to safety concerns.
Sensitivity tests focused on medium-resolution simulations revealed significant variances in predicted outcomes across different models.
Fluid-Structure Interaction simulations show promise in accurately predicting turbulent cross-flow effects on heat transfer in tube bundles.
Benchmarking against established tests like VISCACHE and GOKSTAD helps assess the applicability of these numerical tools.

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Zwijsen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e8619c7ef2f04ca37e4336 https://doi.org/10.1115/pvp2025-154502

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Observational analysis finds mixed results in predicting flow-induced vibrations in tube bundles, suggesting the need for improved simulation accuracy and practical usage.

Sensitivity Tests of Medium-Resolution Simulations of Tube Bundles Subjected to Turbulent Cross-Flow

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