Assess vortex-induced vibration (VIV) for risers and tubular members with natural frequency and safety factor calculations. Use for VIV susceptibility analysis, natural frequency calculation, vortex shedding assessment, and tubular member fatigue from VIV.
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name: viv-analysis description: Assess vortex-induced vibration (VIV) for risers and tubular members with natural frequency and safety factor calculations. Use for VIV susceptibility analysis, natural frequency calculation, vortex shedding assessment, and tubular member fatigue from VIV. updated: '2026-01-07'
VIV Analysis Skill
Assess vortex-induced vibration (VIV) susceptibility for risers and tubular members with natural frequency calculations and safety factor evaluation.
Version Metadata
version: 1.0.0
python_min_version: '3.10'
dependencies:
structural-analysis: '>=1.0.0,<2.0.0'
orcaflex_version: '>=11.0'
compatibility:
tested_python:
- '3.10'
- '3.11'
- '3.12'
- '3.13'
os:
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
Changelog
[1.0.0] - 2026-01-07
Added:
- Initial version metadata and dependency management
- Semantic versioning support
- Compatibility information for Python 3.10-3.13
Changed:
- Enhanced skill documentation structure
When to Use
- VIV analysis for risers and pipelines
- Natural frequency calculation for tubular members
- Vortex shedding frequency analysis
- VIV fatigue damage assessment
- Tubular member VIV screening
- Safety factor evaluation against VIV criteria
Prerequisites
- Python environment with
digitalmodelpackage installed - Member geometry and material properties
- Current velocity profiles
- For risers: tension distribution along length
Analysis Types
1. Natural Frequency Analysis
Calculate natural frequencies for tubular members.
viv_analysis:
natural_frequency:
flag: true
member:
length: 50.0
outer_diameter: 0.5
wall_thickness: 0.025
material:
youngs_modulus: 207e9
density: 7850
boundary_conditions: "pinned-pinned" # or fixed-fixed, fixed-pinned
added_mass:
coefficient: 1.0
fluid_density: 1025
output:
frequencies_file: "results/natural_frequencies.json"
mode_shapes_file: "results/mode_shapes.csv"
2. Vortex Shedding Assessment
Evaluate vortex shedding frequencies against natural frequencies.
viv_analysis:
vortex_shedding:
flag: true
member:
outer_diameter: 0.5
length: 50.0
current_profile:
type: "power_law" # or uniform, linear, custom
surface_velocity: 1.5
power_exponent: 0.143
strouhal_number: 0.2
output:
shedding_frequencies: "results/vortex_shedding.csv"
lock_in_check: "results/lock_in_analysis.json"
3. VIV Susceptibility Screening
Quick screening for VIV susceptibility.
viv_analysis:
screening:
flag: true
members:
- name: "Riser1"
outer_diameter: 0.273
length: 1500.0
natural_frequency: 0.15
- name: "Jumper1"
outer_diameter: 0.2032
length: 30.0
natural_frequency: 2.5
current_velocity: 1.2
criteria:
reduced_velocity_min: 4.0
reduced_velocity_max: 8.0
output:
screening_report: "results/viv_screening.json"
4. Tubular Member VIV Analysis
Complete VIV analysis for tubular members per design codes.
viv_analysis:
tubular_members:
flag: true
members:
- name: "Brace1"
geometry:
outer_diameter: 0.324
wall_thickness: 0.0127
length: 12.0
end_conditions: "fixed-fixed"
effective_length_factor: 0.7
environment:
current_velocity: 1.0
water_depth: 100.0
design_code: "DNV-RP-C205"
output:
analysis_report: "results/tubular_viv_analysis.json"
safety_factors: "results/viv_safety_factors.csv"
Python API
Natural Frequency Calculation
from digitalmodel.subsea.viv_analysis.viv_analysis import VIVAnalysis
from digitalmodel.subsea.viv_analysis.viv_tubular_members import VIVTubularMembers
# Initialize analysis
viv = VIVAnalysis()
# Define member properties
member = {
"length": 50.0,
"outer_diameter": 0.5,
"wall_thickness": 0.025,
"youngs_modulus": 207e9,
"density": 7850,
"boundary_conditions": "pinned-pinned"
}
# Calculate natural frequencies
frequencies = viv.calculate_natural_frequencies(
member,
n_modes=5,
added_mass_coefficient=1.0,
fluid_density=1025
)
for i, freq in enumerate(frequencies):
print(f"Mode {i+1}: {freq:.3f} Hz, Period: {1/freq:.3f} s")
Vortex Shedding Analysis
# Vortex shedding frequency
diameter = 0.5 # meters
current_velocity = 1.5 # m/s
strouhal = 0.2
shedding_freq = viv.vortex_shedding_frequency(
diameter=diameter,
velocity=current_velocity,
strouhal_number=strouhal
)
print(f"Shedding frequency: {shedding_freq:.3f} Hz")
# Reduced velocity
natural_freq = 0.15 # Hz
reduced_velocity = viv.reduced_velocity(
velocity=current_velocity,
frequency=natural_freq,
diameter=diameter
)
print(f"Reduced velocity: {reduced_velocity:.2f}")
# Lock-in check
is_lock_in = viv.check_lock_in(
reduced_velocity=reduced_velocity,
vr_min=4.0,
vr_max=8.0
)
print(f"Lock-in condition: {is_lock_in}")
Tubular Member Analysis
from digitalmodel.subsea.viv_analysis.viv_tubular_members import VIVTubularMembers
# Initialize tubular member analysis
tubular = VIVTubularMembers()
# Define member
member_props = {
"name": "Brace1",
"outer_diameter": 0.324,
"wall_thickness": 0.0127,
"length": 12.0,
"end_conditions": "fixed-fixed",
"effective_length_factor": 0.7,
"youngs_modulus": 207e9,
"steel_density": 7850
}
# Run analysis
results = tubular.analyze(
member=member_props,
current_velocity=1.0,
water_depth=100.0,
design_code="DNV-RP-C205"
)
print(f"Natural frequency: {results['natural_frequency']:.3f} Hz")
print(f"Shedding frequency: {results['shedding_frequency']:.3f} Hz")
print(f"Reduced velocity: {results['reduced_velocity']:.2f}")
print(f"VIV susceptible: {results['is_susceptible']}")
print(f"Safety factor: {results['safety_factor']:.2f}")
VIV Fatigue Assessment
from digitalmodel.subsea.viv_analysis.viv_fatigue import VIVFatigue
# Initialize VIV fatigue analysis
viv_fatigue = VIVFatigue()
# Calculate VIV-induced stress range
stress_range = viv_fatigue.calculate_stress_range(
amplitude=0.5, # VIV amplitude in diameters
diameter=0.324,
wall_thickness=0.0127,
mode_shape="first_mode"
)
# Calculate fatigue damage from VIV
damage = viv_fatigue.calculate_damage(
stress_range=stress_range,
frequency=0.5, # Hz
duration=3600, # seconds
sn_curve="DNV-D"
)
print(f"VIV fatigue damage: {damage:.6f}")
Key Classes
| Class | Purpose |
|---|---|
VIVAnalysis | Main VIV analysis router |
VIVTubularMembers | Tubular member assessment |
VIVAnalysisComponents | Component-level analysis |
VIVFatigue | VIV-induced fatigue damage |
VIV Parameters
Strouhal Number
| Geometry | Strouhal Number |
|---|---|
| Smooth cylinder | 0.2 |
| Rough cylinder | 0.21 |
| Straked cylinder | 0.14-0.18 |
Reduced Velocity Ranges
| Condition | Reduced Velocity Range |
|---|---|
| Cross-flow VIV onset | 4 - 8 |
| In-line VIV onset | 1 - 3.5 |
| Lock-in region | 5 - 7 |
Added Mass Coefficients
| Configuration | Ca |
|---|---|
| Circular cylinder in infinite fluid | 1.0 |
| Near seabed (gap/D = 0.5) | 1.2 |
| Near seabed (gap/D = 0.1) | 2.0 |
Configuration Examples
Complete VIV Screening Workflow
basename: viv_screening
viv_analysis:
# Step 1: Natural frequencies for all members
natural_frequencies:
flag: true
members:
- name: "Riser"
length: 1500.0
outer_diameter: 0.273
wall_thickness: 0.0159
boundary: "tension_controlled"
top_tension: 500e3
- name: "Jumper"
length: 25.0
outer_diameter: 0.2032
wall_thickness: 0.0127
boundary: "fixed-fixed"
# Step 2: Current profile analysis
current_analysis:
flag: true
profiles:
- name: "1-year"
surface_velocity: 0.8
- name: "100-year"
surface_velocity: 1.5
# Step 3: VIV susceptibility
susceptibility:
flag: true
criteria: "DNV-RP-C205"
output:
report: "results/viv_susceptibility.html"
summary: "results/viv_summary.json"
Output Formats
Natural Frequencies JSON
{
"member_name": "Riser1",
"n_modes": 5,
"frequencies": [0.15, 0.42, 0.78, 1.21, 1.72],
"periods": [6.67, 2.38, 1.28, 0.83, 0.58],
"boundary_conditions": "tension_controlled",
"effective_tension": 500000.0
}
VIV Screening Report
{
"member": "Brace1",
"natural_frequency_hz": 2.5,
"shedding_frequency_hz": 0.62,
"reduced_velocity": 4.94,
"is_susceptible": true,
"lock_in_margin": 0.94,
"safety_factor": 1.02,
"recommendation": "VIV suppression required"
}
Best Practices
- Include added mass - Always account for added mass in frequency calculations
- Conservative Strouhal - Use appropriate Strouhal for surface roughness
- Multiple modes - Check several natural frequency modes
- Current profiles - Use depth-varying current profiles
- Safety margins - Apply appropriate safety factors per design code
Design Code References
| Code | Application |
|---|---|
| DNV-RP-C205 | Environmental conditions and loads |
| DNV-RP-F105 | Free spanning pipelines |
| API RP 2A-WSD | Fixed offshore platforms |
| ISO 13819-2 | Fixed steel structures |
Related Skills
- catenary-riser - Riser configuration
- fatigue-analysis - VIV fatigue damage
- structural-analysis - Stress verification
References
- DNV-RP-C205: Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads
- DNV-RP-F105: Free Spanning Pipelines
- Blevins, R.D.: Flow-Induced Vibration
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