Vortex-induced dynamics of a pipe-in-pipe system with backward whirling: Nonlinear model predictive control with tension-based detuning

Xiangyu Hou, Yuxuan Liu, Yegao Qu, Guang Meng, Xianbo Liu, School of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Journal of Vibration and Control

Published online on March 31, 2026

Abstract

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To advance the understanding of dynamics in offshore drilling systems, this study investigates the vortex-induced vibrations of a pipe-in-pipe structure under the combined effects of tension modulation of the riser and backward whirling of the drill ...