半潜式海上浮式风机气动阻尼特性研究

由于海上漂浮式风机具有较大的支撑平台运动,气动阻尼效应对海上漂浮式风机的运动响应带来了重要的影响, 日渐受到相关国内外学者的关注. 为了研究海上浮式风机的气动阻尼特性,本文推导了海上浮式风机气动阻尼力的数学模型,并借助模型实验和数值计算的方法,研究了半潜式海上浮式风机的气动阻尼特性及其作用规律. 结果表明,浮式风机的风轮旋转时的气动阻尼比风轮非旋转状态时更加明显;在作业工况下,气动阻尼对半潜式浮式风机平台的纵荡、纵摇、机舱的运动有明显的抑制作用,且主要体现为对半潜式浮式风机的平台运动固有频率响应的抑制作用,对波频范围的平台运动作用甚微. 其变化规律与风速大小、波浪载荷等有关,在风机的额定工况之前,气动阻尼通常与风速呈正相关关系,但是增长率有逐渐减小的趋势;在控制系统作用下,当入流风速接近或超过风机额定风速时,容易出现气动负阻尼现象,反而进一步强化浮式风机的运动响应,此时通过降低变桨距控制器的比例系数,即降低变桨距控制器的灵敏度,有助于增加海上浮式风机的气动阻尼效果,并且在一定程度上减缓负的气动阻尼的发生,改善海上浮式风机的运动响应.      

Experiments on the interaction of internal waves with the semi-submersible platform in a stratified fluid

对密度分层流体中内波与半潜平台的相互作用问题 进行了模型试验研究. 采用摇板方法进行了内波造波试验,对内波波长、周期和波高进行了 测量分析,获得了内波波高和波长与周期之间的相关关系. 利用激光和倾角仪方法对半潜平 台的纵荡和纵摇运动响应进行了测量分析,获得了平台纵荡运动及纵摇角幅值与内波周期之 间的相关关系. 结果表明,在半潜平台的设计与应用中,内波对其运动响应的影响是不可忽 视的. 特别地,发现了在内波周期的某个范围内, 半潜平台的纵荡和纵摇都会出现 倍频周期运动响应的现象.     

Singularity analysis of response bifurcation for a coupled pitch–roll ship model with quadratic and cubic nonlinearity

Nonlinear Dynamics - Based on the coupling of roll and pitch motion of ships, a mathematical model with quadratic and cubic nonlinear terms is presented. Primary resonance is discussed by the...     

基于时域解耦算法的多液舱浮式结构物运动模拟

对于带有多个晃荡液舱的浮式结构物, 浮体的运动、外场水动力以及各舱内的液体晃荡力会实时相互决定, 发生复杂的耦合作用. 为准确模拟多液舱浮式结构物的运动, 本文引入一种有效的时域解耦算法. 该方法以模态分解法为基础, 通过对浮式结构物所受外域水动力和各液舱内非线性晃荡力进行模态分解, 最终形成时域解耦运动方程, 无需迭代求解过程即可显式计算浮式结构物的瞬时加速度. 该方法可避免传统迭代求解方法在迭代次数、截断误差和收敛特性等方面的不足, 减少解耦过程的计算耗时. 本文进一步结合边界元数值方法, 分别对单液舱浮式结构物和多液舱浮式结构物的工况开展数值模拟研究. 通过与单液舱浮式结构物的实验结果对比, 验证了本文时域解耦算法的有效性. 本文详细分析了晃荡力对单液舱浮式结构物运动的影响, 发现存在一个共振影响区间: 当外场波浪频率在该区间之外时, 可以在时域计算结果中观察到稳定的浮体运动; 在比该区间更低频的波况下, 液舱晃荡力与外场波浪力相位相反甚至可以相互抵消, 此时晃荡液舱的存在可以减弱浮体运动; 在比该区间更高频的波况下, 液舱内晃荡力与外场波浪力可以具有相同相位, 此时晃荡液舱的存在会加剧浮体的运动. 本文进一步研究了四液舱浮式结构物在波浪中的纵荡、垂荡和纵摇运动情况, 发现非线性液舱晃荡可对纵荡和纵摇运动产生影响, 但对垂荡运动影响很小.      

Formulation of a Hysteretic Restoring Force Model. Application to Vibration Isolation

This article focuses on the formulation of a hysteretic model used as anisolator restoring force model. The proposed model is based on operatorgoverning input and output functions that depend on the deflection andthe restoring force of the isolator. First, the mathematical formulationis demonstrated, then the hysteretic model proposed is applied toisolators having different types of behavior. The model parameters aresought using the experimental force-deflection loop of each of theisolators studied. Next, the transient response of a flexible structuremounted on an all-metal isolator is predicted by coupling the firstorder differential equation of the restoring force and the second orderdifferential equations of the structure's motion. The experimentalinvestigation validates the proposed hysteretic model applied to theall-metal mount.     

Direct numerical simulation of particle–fluid systems by combining time-driven hard-sphere model and lattice Boltzmann method

A coupled numerical method for the direct numerical simulation of particle–fluid systems is formulated and implemented, resolving an order of magnitude smaller than particle size. The particle motion is described by the time-driven hard-sphere model, while the hydrodynamic equations governing fluid flow are solved by the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM). Particle–fluid coupling is realized by an immersed boundary method (IBM), which considers the effect of boundary on surrounding fluid as a restoring force added to the governing equations of the fluid. The proposed scheme is validated in the classical flow-around-cylinder simulations, and preliminary application of this scheme to fluidization is reported, demonstrating it to be a promising computational strategy for better understanding complex behavior in particle–fluid systems.     

Adaptive vehicle posture and height synchronization control of active air suspension systems with multiple uncertainties

This paper addresses the tasks of height and posture motion control for an electronically controlled active air suspension (AAS) system. A mathematical model of a vehicle body with AAS system is established to describe the dynamic characteristics and then formulated into a multi-input multi-output nonlinear system by considering parametric uncertainties and unmodelled dynamics. Based on this mathematical model, a synchronization control strategy is proposed to adjust the heights of adjacent AASs simultaneously, driving the pitch and roll angles closely to an arbitrarily neighborhood of zero, achieving global uniform ultimate boundedness. The proposed controller is robust to parametric uncertainties and external disturbances. A projection operator is utilized to limit the estimated parameters to their corresponding prescribed bounds in finite time. A co-simulation is conducted by combining a virtual vehicle plant with ASS system in AMEsim with the proposed synchronization controller in MATLAB/Simulink. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed synchronization controller is effective and robust.     

Stabilization of a 1/3-order subharmonic resonance using nonlinear dynamic vibration absorber

The paper proposes a stabilization method for a 1/3-order subharmonic resonance with a new type of nonlinear vibration absorber using nonlinear coupling between a main system and the absorber. The main system with nonlinear restoring force and harmonic excitation, i.e., subjected to a sinusoidally changed magnetic force, is introduced as a model which produces a 1/3-order subharmonic resonance. A damped pendulum, whose natural frequency is tuned to be in the neighborhood of twice that of the main system, is connected through a link to the main system as a nonlinear vibration absorber. Theoretical results using the method of multiple scales show that only a stable nontrivial steady state is changed into an unstable one due to the effect of absorber. In addition, we numerically confirm the validity of the proposed absorber using Runge–Kutta method.     

Dimensionless modeling and nonlinear analysis of a coupled pitch–plunge–leadlag airfoil-based piezoaeroelastic energy harvesting system

In this paper, an airfoil-based piezoaeroelastic energy harvesting system is proposed with an additional supporting device to harvest the mechanical energy from the leadlag motion. A dimensionless dynamic model is built considering the large-effective-angle-of-attack vibrations causing (1) the nonlinear coupling between the pitch–plunge–leadlag motions, (2) the inertia nonlinearity, and (3) the aerodynamic nonlinearity modeled by the ONERA dynamic stall model. Cubic hardening stiffness is introduced in the pitch degree of freedom for persistent vibrations with acceptable amplitude beyond the flutter boundary. The nonlinear aeroelastic response and the average power output are numerically studied. Limit cycle oscillations are observed and, as the flow velocity exceeds a secondary critical speed, the system experiences complex vibrations. The power output from the leadlag motion is smaller than that from the plunge motion, whereas the gap is narrowed with increasing flow velocity. Case studies are performed toward the effects of several dimensionless system parameters, including the nonlinear torsional stiffness, airfoil mass eccentricity, airfoil radius of gyration, mass of the supporting devices, and load resistances in the external circuits. The optimal parameter values for the power outputs from the plunge and leadlag motions are, respectively, obtained. Beyond the secondary critical speed, it is shown that the variations of the power outputs with those parameters become irregular with fluctuations and multiple local maximums. The bifurcation analysis shows the mutual transitions between the limit cycle oscillations, multi-periodic vibrations, and possible chaos. The influences of these complex vibrations on the power outputs are discussed.     

具有裂纹-碰摩耦合故障转子-轴承系统的动力学研究

以非线性动力学和转子动力学理论为基础，分析了带有碰摩和裂纹耦合故障的弹性转子系统的复杂运动，在考虑轴承油膜力的同时构造了含有裂纹和碰摩故障转子系统的动力学模型。针对短轴承油膜力和碰摩-裂纹转子系统的强非线性特点，采用Runge-Kutta法对该系统由碰摩和裂纹耦合故障导致的非线性动力学行为进行了数值仿真研究，发现该类碰摩转子系统在运行过程中存在周期运动、拟周期运动和混沌运动等丰富的非线性现象，该研究结果为转子-轴承系统故障诊断、动态设计和安全运行提供理论参考。     

Hydrodynamic interactions in squirmer motion: Swimming with a neighbour and close to a wall

We analyze the hydrodynamic coupling of pairs of squirmers and the impact it has on their short and long-time behavior. The study combines an analytic analysis of the hydrodynamic interactions between pairs of squirmers with computer simulations to elucidate the quantitative capabilities of the theoretical approach. The numerical study allows us to address the motion of simple geometries of squirmers on long times and perform a complete discussion of the effective repulsive interactions in squirmer ensembles. The contrast between analytic and numerical results identifies the features of active motion responsible for such effective interactions. The framework developed also allows for an analysis of the hydrodynamic coupling between a squirmer and a solid wall and shows the possibility of bounded motion next to a solid wall.     

Frequency lock-in during nonlinear vibration of an airfoil coupled with van der Pol Oscillator

The frequency lock-in during the nonlinear vibration of a turbomachinery blade is modeled using a spring-mounted airfoil coupled with a van der Pol Oscillator (VDP) oscillator. The proposed reduced-order model uses the nonlinear VDP oscillator to represent the oscillatory nature of wake dynamics caused by the vortex shedding. The damping term in the VDP oscillator is assumed to be nonlinear. The coupled equations governing the pitch and plunge motion of an airfoil are used to approximate the vibration of a turbomachinery blade. Springs having cubic-order nonlinearity for their stiffnesses are used to mount the airfoil. The unsteady lift acting on the blade is modeled using a self-excited nonlinear wake oscillator. The model for wake dynamics takes into account the influence of blade inertia. The nonlinear coupled three degrees of freedom (dof) aeroelastic system is studied for instability resulting in the frequency lock-in phenomenon. The equations are transformed into non-dimensional form, and then the frequencies of the coupled system are plotted to demonstrate the frequency lock-in. Further, the method of multiple scales is used to derive modulation equations which represent the amplitude and phase of the oscillation. The results obtained using the method of multiple scales are compared with direct numerical solutions to verify the present modeling method. The steady-state amplitudes of the response are plotted against the detuning parameter, which represents the frequency response curve. Further, the sensitivity of non-dimensional parameters such as coupling coefficients, mass ratio, reduced velocity, static unbalance, structural damping coefficient and the ratio of uncoupled pitch and plunge natural frequencies on the frequency response is investigated. The study revealed that parameters such as mass ratio, reduced velocity, structural damping coefficient, and coupling coefficients have a stronger influence in suppressing the amplitude of vibration. Meanwhile, parameters such as the frequency ratio, static unbalance, reduced velocity, and mass ratio significantly affect the range of frequency in which the lock-in phenomenon happens. Further, linear perturbation analysis is done to understand the qualitative effect of the system parameters such as coupling coefficients, mass ratio, frequency ratio, and static unbalance on the range of lock-in.     

Subharmonic resonance of a clamped-clamped buckled beam with 1:1 internal resonance under base harmonic excitations

The subharmonic resonance and bifurcations of a clamped-clamped buckled beam under base harmonic excitations are investigated. The nonlinear partial integrodifferential equation of the motion of the buckled beam with both quadratic and cubic nonlinearities is given by using Hamilton's principle. A set of second-order nonlinear ordinary differential equations are obtained by spatial discretization with the Galerkin method. A high-dimensional model of the buckled beam is derived, concerning nonlinear coupling. The incremental harmonic balance (IHB) method is used to achieve the periodic solutions of the high-dimensional model of the buckled beam to observe the nonlinear frequency response curve and the nonlinear amplitude response curve, and the Floquet theory is used to analyze the stability of the periodic solutions. Attention is focused on the subharmonic resonance caused by the internal resonance as the excitation frequency near twice of the first natural frequency of the buckled beam with/without the antisymmetric modes being excited. Bifurcations including the saddle-node, Hopf, perioddoubling, and symmetry-breaking bifurcations are observed. Furthermore, quasi-periodic motion is observed by using the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method, which results from the Hopf bifurcation of the response of the buckled beam with the anti-symmetric modes being excited.     

FLUTTER OF AN AIRFOIL WITH A CUBIC RESTORING FORCE

In this paper, the effect of a cubic structural restoring force on the flutter characteristics of a two-dimensional airfoil placed in an incompressible flow is investigated. The aeroelastic equations of motion are written as a system of eight first-order ordinary differential equations. Given the initial values of plunge and pitch displacements and their velocities, the system of equations is integrated numerically using a fourth order Runge-Kutta scheme. Results for soft and hard springs are presented for a pitch degree-of-freedom nonlinearity. The study shows the dependence of the divergence flutter boundary on initial conditions for a soft spring. For a hard spring, the nonlinear flutter boundary is independent of initial conditions for the spring constants considered. The flutter speed is identical to that for a linear spring. Divergent flutter is not encountered, but instead limit-cycle oscillation occurs for velocities greater than the flutter speed. The behaviour of the airfoil is also analysed using analytical techniques developed for nonlinear dynamical systems. The Hopf bifurcation point is determined analytically and the amplitude of the limit-cycle oscillation in post-Hopf bifurcation for a hard spring is predicted using an asymptotic theory. The frequency of the limit-cycle oscillation is estimated from an approximate method. Comparisons with numerical simulations are carried out and the accuracy of the approximate method is discussed. The analysis can readily be extended to study limit-cycle oscillation of airfoils with nonlinear polynomial spring forces in both plunge and pitch degrees of freedom.     

Equations of motion of rotating composite beam with a nonconstant rotation speed and an arbitrary preset angle

In the presented paper the equations of motion of a rotating composite Timoshenko beam are derived by utilising the Hamilton principle. The non-classical effects like material anisotropy, transverse shear and both primary and secondary cross-section warpings are taken into account in the analysis. As an extension of the other papers known to the authors a nonconstant rotating speed and an arbitrary beam’s preset (pitch) angle are considered. It is shown that the resulting general equations of motion are coupled together and form a nonlinear system of PDEs. Two cases of an open and closed box-beam cross-section made of symmetric laminate are analysed in details. It is shown that considering different pitch angles there is a strong effect in coupling of flapwise bending with chordwise bending motions due to a centrifugal force. Moreover, a consequence of terms related to nonconstant rotating speed is presented. Therefore it is shown that both the variable rotating speed and nonzero pitch angle have significant impact on systems dynamics and need to be considered in modelling of rotating beams.     

Effects of axial preload of ball bearing on the nonlinear dynamic characteristics of a rotor-bearing system

This research studies the effects of axial preload on nonlinear dynamic characteristics of a flexible rotor supported by angular contact ball bearings. A dynamic model of ball bearings is improved for modeling a five-degree-of-freedom rotor bearing system. The predicted results are in good agreement with prior experimental data, thus validating the proposed model. With or without considering unbalanced forces, the Floquet theory is employed to investigate the bifurcation and stability of system periodic solution. With the aid of Poincarè maps and frequency response, the unstable motion of system is analyzed in detail. Results show that the effects of axial preload applied to ball bearings on system dynamic characteristics are significant. The unstable periodic solution of a balanced rotor bearing system can be avoided when the applied axial preload is sufficient. The bifurcation margins of an unbalanced rotor bearing system enhance markedly as the axial preload increases and relates to system resonance speed.     

Dynamic response of a deepwater riser subjected to combined axial and transverse excitation by the nonlinear coupled model

In offshore engineering long slender risers are simultaneously subjected to both axial and transverse excitations. The axial load is the fluctuating top tension which is induced by the floater’s heave motion, while the transverse excitation comes from environmental loads such as waves. As the time-varying axial load may trigger classical parametric resonance, dynamic analysis of a deepwater riser with combined axial and transverse excitations becomes more complex. In this study, to fully capture the coupling effect between the planar axial and transverse vibrations, the nonlinear coupled equations of a riser’s dynamic motion are formulated and then solved by the central difference method in the time domain. For comparison, numerical simulations are carried out for both linear and nonlinear models. The results show that the transverse displacements predicted by both models are similar to each other when only the random transverse excitation is applied. However, when the combined axial dynamic tension and transverse wave forces are both considered, the linear model underestimates the response because it ignores the coupling effect. Thus the coupled model is more appropriate for deep water. It is also found that the axial excitation can significantly increase the riser’s transverse response and hence the bending stress, especially for cases when the time-varying tension is located at the classical parametric resonance region. Such time-varying effects should be taken into account in fatigue safety assessment.     

Vibration control of nonlinear Absorber–Isolator-Combined structure with time-delayed coupling

A nonlinear combined structure consisted of isolator and absorber with time-delayed coupling active control is proposed in this study, whose vibration suppression effectiveness and control mechanism are investigated. The mathematical model of the combined structure is obtained and stability analysis for different structural parameters and time delay are firstly carried out, which provides a general guideline for the ranges of active control parameters. Then the combined effect of nonlinearity and time delay on vibration suppression and energy transfer is discussed in details based on the analysis of control mechanism by the method of multiple scales. Since the time-delayed nonlinear absorber can induce internal resonance between different modes, the vibration energy at low frequencies can be transferred to high frequency mode and the vibration of the fundamental frequency range is thus suppressed. This paper provides a novel application of internal resonance in vibration suppression of an Absorber–Isolator-Combined structure.     

Nonlinear vibration modes and instability of a conceptual model of a spar platform

Spar floating platforms have been largely used for deepwater drilling, oil and natural gas production, and storage. In extreme weather conditions, such structures may exhibit a highly nonlinear dynamical behavior due to heave-pitch coupling. In this paper, a 2-DOF model is used to study the heave and pitch dynamical response in free and forced vibration. Special attention is given to the determination of the nonlinear vibration modes (NNMs). Nonsimilar and similar NNMs are obtained analytically by direct application of asymptotic and Galerkin-based methods. The results show important NNM features such as instability and multiplicity of modes. The NNMs are used to generate reduced order models consisting of SDOF nonlinear oscillators. This allows analytic parametric studies and the derivation of important features of the system such as its frequency-amplitude relations and resonance curves. The stability is analyzed by the Floquet theory. The analytical results show a good agreement with the numerical solution obtained by direct integration of the equation of motion. Instability analyses using bifurcation diagrams and Mathieu charts are carried out to understand the fundamental mechanism for the occurrence of unstable coupled heave-pitch resonant motions of floating structures in waves and to study the dependencies of the growth rate of unstable motions on physical parameters.