Experimental and Bibliometric Analysis of Truncated Cone Fouling Suppression Device for Vortex-Induced Vibration Control in Marine Structures
Keywords:
Oscillation amplitude, Passive device, Truncated cone shape, Vortex-induced vibrationAbstract
Vortex-induced vibration (VIV) poses a critical threat to the
integrity and fatigue life of marine and offshore structures.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a truncated cone
fouling suppression device in reducing VIV of a low-mass
ratio circular cylinder. Experiments were performed in a
circulating water flume at Reynolds numbers ranging from
8,000 to 45,000, using various surface coverage ratios. The
vibration amplitude and frequency responses were analyzed
to determine suppression performance. Results showed that
the device reduced oscillation amplitude by up to 68% within
the lock-in region, with optimal suppression observed at 25-
50% coverage. This indicates that partial surface
modification enhances flow–structure interaction and
weakens wake coherence. Furthermore, a bibliometric
analysis was integrated to identify research trends and gaps
in passive vibration control. The present approach provides
both scientific and practical insights for developing low-drag,
efficient, and sustainable VIV mitigation strategies in marine
engineering.
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