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Flow-Induced Vibration Analysis Evaluating Failure Conditions in Heat Exchanger Tubes

Authors
Mayuresh Naikwade1, Gajendra Vasantrao Patil2, *, Marriapan D. Nadar3, *
1Research Scholar, Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Raigad, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
2Professor, Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Raigad, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
3Professor, Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Raigad, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
*Corresponding author. Email: gpatil@mes.ac.in
*Corresponding author. Email: mdnadar@mes.ac.in
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Gajendra Vasantrao Patil, Marriapan D. Nadar
Available Online 20 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-650-0_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Flow Induced Vibration (FIV); Heat Exchanger Tubes; Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger; Vibration Analysis; Tube Lifespan Prediction; Turbulent Buffeting; Vortex Shedding
Abstract

Flow Induced Vibration (FIV) is a critical concern in shell-and-tube heat exchangers, often governing the operational reliability and lifespan of tubes. This paper presents an extensive analysis framework to predict the lifespan of heat exchanger tubes subjected to FIV, encompassing detailed calculation procedures for tube design and vibration analysis, supported by a representative numerical example. Key failure mechanisms such as turbulent buffeting, vortex shedding, fluid-elastic instability, and acoustic resonance are investigated with respect to their operational criteria. Using validated formulas and experimental parameters, the study offers insights into vibration amplitudes, natural frequencies, and damping considerations necessary for effective lifespan prediction and mitigation strategies. Results highlight the dominant modes of failure and provide recommendations for design optimization to prevent premature tube failures.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Conference on Technologies for Future Cities (CTFC 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Sustainable Development
Publication Date
20 April 2026
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978-94-6239-650-0
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3005-155X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-650-0_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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