Scientific Contributions Oil and Gas
Vol 48 No 4 (2025)

Porosity-Controlled Flow Instability and Vibration Response in Conical Strainers: An Integrated Hydraulic-Structural Evaluation

Amnur Akhyan (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
Mohd Azahari Bin Razali (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
Hendriko (Politeknik Caltex Riau)
Shahruddin Bin Mahzan (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
Iman Fitri Bin Ismail (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2025

Abstract

Research on how porosity can trigger vibrations due to flow-induced instability (FIV) partially clogged in perforated conical strainer has been conducted integrated experimental. Six conical filters with porosities between 25 and 40 percent, made in straight and staggered perforation patterns, were tested under clean and clogged conditions using a set of tools with a controlled closed-loop flow. Pressure drop, vibration amplitude, and frequency were measured simultaneously to capture the coupled hydraulic-structural response. The results show that the straight configuration with low porosity exhibits strong geometric constriction, which accelerates the formation of the jet flow, increases turbulence intensity, and strengthens the vibration amplitude as blockage increases. Conversely, strainers with a minimum porosity of 30 percent and staggered holes promote more uniform flow distribution, reduce shear layer instability, and result in a more stable frequency response. The effect of pressure drop on vibration confirms that clogged can lead to dynamic instability of the system, particularly in high-risk frequency bands common in piping facilities. These experimental results are highly relevant to oil and gas exploration and exploitation activities during drilling, well testing, and production operations. Where fluctuating flow rates, entrained solids, and increased clogging are unavoidable. These findings provide practical guidance for determining the porosity of conical strainers and the perforation layout to reduce hydraulic losses, mitigate vibration damage, and improve the operational reliability of piping systems in oil and gas facilities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SCOG

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Energy

Description

The Scientific Contributions for Oil and Gas is the official journal of the Testing Center for Oil and Gas LEMIGAS for the dissemination of information on research activities, technology engineering development and laboratory testing in the oil and gas field. Manuscripts in English are accepted from ...