Published In
Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
Document Type
Post-Print
Publication Date
3-2024
Subjects
Wavelength -- Testing
Abstract
The spanwise undulated cylinder geometry inspired by seal whiskers has been shown to alter shedding frequency and reduce fluid forces significantly compared to smooth cylindrical geometry. Undulation wavelength is systematically investigated in order to explore its effect on unsteady lift force and shedding frequency. Prior research has parameterized the whisker-inspired geometry and demonstrated the relevance of geometric variations on force reduction properties. Among the geometric parameters, undulation wavelength was identified as a significant contributor to forcing changes. To analyze the effect of undulation wavelength, a thorough investigation isolating changes in wavelength is performed to expand upon previous research that parameterized whisker-inspired geometry and the relevance of geometric variations on the force reduction properties. A set of five whisker-inspired models of varying wavelength are computationally simulated at a Reynolds number of 250 and compared with an equivalent aspect ratio smooth elliptical cylinder. Above a critical nondimensional value, the undulation wavelength reduces the amplitude and frequency of vortex shedding accompanied by a reduction in oscillating lift force. Frequency shedding is tied to the creation of wavelength-dependent vortex structures which vary across the whisker span. These vortices produce distinct shedding modes in which the frequency and phase of downstream structures interact to decrease the oscillating lift forces on the whisker model with particular effectiveness around the wavelength values typically found in nature. The culmination of the these location-based modes produces a complex and spanwise dependent lift frequency spectra at those wavelengths exhibiting maximum force reduction. Understanding the mechanisms of unsteady force reduction and the application of this geometry to vibration tuning and passive flow control for vortex-induced vibration (VIV) reduction.
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DOI
10.1088/1748-3190/ad2b04
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41358
Citation Details
Dunt, T., Heck, K. S., Lyons, K., Murphy, C. T., Cal, R. B., & Franck, J. A. (2024). Wavelength-induced shedding frequency modulation of seal whisker inspired cylinders. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics.
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This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published as: Dunt, T., Heck, K. S., Lyons, K., Murphy, C. T., Cal, R. B., & Franck, J. A. (2024). Wavelength-induced shedding frequency modulation of seal whisker inspired cylinders. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics.