Dynamics and stability of a cylindrical shell subjected to annular flow including temperature effects

Abstract

Considering thermal loads, dynamics and stability of an outer cylindrical shell conveying swirling fluid in the annulus between the inner shell-type body and the outer shell are investigated by the travelling wave approach. Shell motions are considered based on Donnell-type shell theory. The fluid forces are described by means of the potential flow theory, and thermal loads are determined by the thermo-elastic theory. The numerical analyses are conducted by a zero-level contour method. The study shows the effects of annular gaps and boundary conditions on stability of shells. The influences of angular flow on the critical axial velocity and axial flow on the critical annular velocity are discussed. Moreover, the thermal loads decrease the critical flow velocity markedly and the critical temperature rise is found.