This paper provides a brief overview of progress in our understanding of fl
ow-induced vibration in power and process plant components. The flow excita
tion mechanisms considered are turbulence, vorticity shedding, fluidelastic
instability, axial flows, and two-phase flows. Numerous references are pro
vided along with suggestions for future research on unresolved issues. [S00
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