Electroosmosis forces EOF driven boundary layer flow for a non-Newtonian fluid with planktonic microorganism: Darcy Forchheimer model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.Z. Zaher ◽  
Khalid K. Ali ◽  
Kh. S. Mekheimer
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Newtonian Fluid ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Layer Velocity ◽  
Forchheimer Model ◽  
Layer Flow ◽  
Gyrotactic Microorganism

Purpose The study of the electro-osmotic forces (EOF) in the flow of the boundary layer has been a topic of interest in biomedical engineering and other engineering fields. The purpose of this paper is to develop an innovative mathematical model for electro-osmotic boundary layer flow. This type of fluid flow requires sophisticated mathematical models and numerical simulations. Design/methodology/approach The effect of EOF on the boundary layer Williamson fluid model containing a gyrotactic microorganism through a non-Darcian flow (Forchheimer model) is investigated. The problem is formulated mathematically by a system of non-linear partial differential equations (PDEs). By using suitable transformations, the PDEs system is transformed into a system of non-linear ordinary differential equations subjected to the appropriate boundary conditions. Those equations are solved numerically using the finite difference method. Findings The boundary layer velocity is lower in the case of non-Newtonian fluid when it is compared with that for a Newtonian fluid. The electro-osmotic parameter makes an increase in the velocity of the boundary layer. The boundary layer velocity is lower in the case of non-Darcian fluid when it is compared with Darcian fluid and as the Forchheimer parameter increases the behavior of the velocity becomes more closely. Entropy generation decays speedily far away from the wall and an opposite effect occurs on the Bejan number behavior. Originality/value The present outcomes are enriched to give valuable information for the research scientists in the field of biomedical engineering and other engineering fields. Also, the proposed outcomes are hopefully beneficial for the experimental investigation of the electroosmotic forces on flows with non-Newtonian models and containing a gyrotactic microorganism.

Mixed convection boundary layer flow past a vertical flat plate embedded in a non-Darcy porous medium saturated by a nanofluid

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 970-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia C. Roşca ◽  
Alin V. Roşca ◽  
Teodor Groşan ◽  
Ioan Pop
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Porous Medium ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Mixed Convection ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Convection Boundary Layer ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Layer Flow ◽  
Vertical Flat Plate

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to numerically solve the problem of steady mixed convection boundary layer flow past a vertical flat plate embedded in a fluid-saturated porous medium filled by a nanofluid. The non-Darcy equation model along with the mathematical nanofluid model proposed by Tiwari and Das (2007) has been used. Design/methodology/approach – Using appropriate similarity transformations, the basic partial differential equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations. These equations have been solved numerically for different values of the nanoparticle volume fraction, the mixed convection and the non-Darcy parameters using the bvp4c function from Matlab. A stability analysis has been also performed. Findings – Numerical results are obtained for the reduced skin-friction, heat transfer and for the velocity and temperature profiles. The results indicate that dual solutions exist for the opposing flow case (λ<0). The stability analysis indicates that for the opposing flow case, the lower solution branch is unstable, while the upper solution branch is stable. In addition, it is shown that for a regular fluid (φ=0) a very good agreement exists between the present numerical results and those reported in the open literature. Research limitations/implications – The problem is formulated for three types of nanoparticles, namely, copper (Cu), alumina (Al2O3) and titania (TiO2). However, the paper present results here only for the Cu nanoparticles. The analysis reveals that the boundary layer separates from the plate. Beyond the turning point it is not possible to get the solution based on the boundary-layer approximations. To obtain further solutions, the full basic partial differential equations have to be solved. Practical implications – Nanofluids have many practical applications, for example, the production of nanostructured materials, engineering of complex fluids, for cleaning oil from surfaces due to their excellent wetting and spreading behavior, etc. Social implications – Nanofluids could be applied to almost any disease treatment techniques by reengineering the nanoparticle properties. Originality/value – The present results are original and new for the boundary-layer flow and heat transfer past a vertical flat plate embedded in a porous medium saturated by a nanofluid. Therefore, this study would be important for the researchers working in porous media in order to become familiar with the flow behavior and properties of such nanofluids.

The effect of vertical throughflow on the boundary layer flow of a nanofluid past a stretching/shrinking sheet

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 1910-1927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioan Pop ◽  
Kohilavani Naganthran ◽  
Roslinda Nazar ◽  
Anuar Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Dual Solutions ◽  
Shrinking Sheet ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Boundary Layer Equations ◽  
Vertical Throughflow ◽  
Layer Flow

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the effects of vertical throughflow on the boundary layer flow and heat transfer of a nanofluid driven by a permeable stretching/shrinking surface. Design/methodology/approach Similarity transformation is used to convert the system of boundary layer equations into a system of ordinary differential equations. The system of governing similarity equations is then reduced to a system of first-order differential equations and solved numerically using the bvp4c function in Matlab software. The generated numerical results are presented graphically and discussed based on some governing parameters. Findings It is found that dual solutions exist in both cases of stretching and shrinking sheet situations. Stability analysis is performed to determine which solution is stable and valid physically. Originality/value Dual solutions are found for positive and negative values of the moving parameter. A stability analysis has also been performed to show that the first (upper branch) solutions are stable and physically realizable, while the second (lower branch) solutions are not stable and, therefore, not physically possible.

Haar wavelet quasilinearization approach for MHD Falkner–Skan flow over permeable wall via Lie group method

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 1332-1350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Jiwari ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Ram Karan ◽  
Ali Saleh Alshomrani
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Lie Group ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Flow Problem ◽  
Haar Wavelet ◽  
Permeable Wall ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Layer Flow

Purpose This paper aims to deal with two-dimensional magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) Falkner–Skan boundary layer flow of an incompressible viscous electrically conducting fluid over a permeable wall in the presence of a magnetic field. Design/methodology/approach Using the Lie group approach, the Lie algebra of infinitesimal generators of equivalence transformations is constructed for the equation under consideration. Using these suitable similarity transformations, the governing partial differential equations are reduced to linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Further, Haar wavelet approach is applied to the reduced ODE under the subalgebra 4.1 for constructing numerical solutions of the flow problem. Findings A new type of solutions was obtained of the MHD Falkner–Skan boundary layer flow problem using the Haar wavelet quasilinearization approach via Lie symmetric analysis. Originality/value To find a solution for the MHD Falkner–Skan boundary layer flow problem using the Haar wavelet quasilinearization approach via Lie symmetric analysis is a new approach for fluid problems.

Boundary layer flow of a nanofluid past a permeable exponentially shrinking surface with convective boundary condition using Buongiorno’s model

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Rahman ◽  
Alin V. Rosca ◽  
I. Pop
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Partial Differential Equations ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Skin Friction ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Layer Flow ◽  
Shrinking Surface

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to numerically solve the problem of steady boundary layer flow of a nanofluid past a permeable exponentially shrinking surface with convective surface condition. The Buongiorno’s mathematical nanofluid model has been used. Design/methodology/approach – Using appropriate similarity transformations, the basic partial differential equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations. These equations have been solved numerically for different values of the governing parameters, stretching/shrinking parameter λ, suction parameter s, Prandtl number Pr, Lewis number Le, Biot number, the Brownian motion parameter Nb and the thermophoresis parameter Nt, using the bvp4c function from Matlab. The effects of these parameters on the reduced skin friction coefficient, heat transfer from the surface of the sheet, Sherwood number, dimensionless velocity, and temperature and nanoparticles volume fraction distributions are presented in tables and graphs, and are in details discussed. Findings – Numerical results are obtained for the reduced skin-friction, heat transfer and for the velocity and temperature profiles. The results indicate that dual solutions exist for the shrinking case (λ<0). A stability analysis has been performed to show that the upper branch solutions are stable and physically realizable, while the lower branch solutions are not stable and, therefore, not physically possible. In addition, it is shown that for a regular fluid (Nb=Nt=0) a very good agreement exists between the present numerical results and those reported in the open literature. Research limitations/implications – The problem is formulated for an incompressible nanofluid with no chemical reactions, dilute mixture, negligible viscous dissipation, negligible radiative heat transfer and a new boundary condition is imposed on nanoparticles and base fluid locally in thermal equilibrium. The analysis reveals that the boundary layer separates from the plate. Beyond the turning point it is not possible to get the solution based on the boundary-layer approximations. To obtain further solutions, the full basic partial differential equations have to be solved. Originality/value – The present results are original and new for the boundary-layer flow and heat transfer past a shrinking sheet in a nanofluid. Therefore, this study would be important for the researchers working in the relatively new area of nanofluids in order to become familiar with the flow behavior and properties of such nanofluids. The results show that in the presence of suction the dual solutions may exist for the flow of a nanofluid over an exponentially shrinking as well as stretching surface.

scholarly journals Inclusion of Viscous Dissipation on the Boundary Layer Flow of Cu-TiO2 Hybrid Nanofluid over Stretching/Shrinking Sheet

2021 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-79
Author(s):  
Yap Bing Kho ◽  
Rahimah Jusoh ◽  
Mohd Zuki Salleh ◽  
Muhammad Khairul Anuar Mohamed ◽  
Zulkhibri Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Viscous Dissipation ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Skin Friction Coefficient ◽  
Shrinking Sheet ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluid ◽  
Suction Parameter ◽  
Similarity Transformations ◽  
Layer Flow

The effects of viscous dissipation on the boundary layer flow of hybrid nanofluids have been investigated. This study presents the mathematical modelling of steady two dimensional boundary layer flow of Cu-TiO2 hybrid nanofluid. In this research, the surface of the model is stretched and shrunk at the specific values of stretching/shrinking parameter. The governing partial differential equations of the hybrid nanofluid are reduced to the ordinary differential equations with the employment of the appropriate similarity transformations. Then, Matlab software is used to generate the numerical and graphical results by implementing the bvp4c function. Subsequently, dual solutions are acquired through the exact guessing values. It is observed that the second solution adhere to less stableness than first solution after performing the stability analysis test. The existence of viscous dissipation in this model is dramatically brought down the rate of heat transfer. Besides, the effects of the suction and nanoparticles concentration also have been highlighted. An increment in the suction parameter enhances the magnitude of the reduced skin friction coefficient while the augmentation of concentration of copper and titanium oxide nanoparticles show different modes.

Unsteady Flow and Heat Transfer of a MHD Micropolar Fluid Over a Porous Stretching Sheet in the Presence of Thermal Radiation

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. Shit ◽  
R. Haldar ◽  
A. Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Thermal Radiation ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Micropolar Fluid ◽  
Stretching Sheet ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Layer Flow

AbstractA non-linear analysis has been made to study the unsteady hydromagnetic boundary layer flow and heat transfer of a micropolar fluid over a stretching sheet embedded in a porous medium. The effects of thermal radiation in the boundary layer flow over a stretching sheet have also been investigated. The system of governing partial differential equations in the boundary layer have reduced to a system of non-linear ordinary differential equations using a suitable similarity transformation. The resulting non-linear coupled ordinary differential equations are solved numerically by using an implicit finite difference scheme. The numerical results concern with the axial velocity, micro-rotation component and temperature profiles as well as local skin-friction coefficient and the rate of heat transfer at the sheet. The study reveals that the unsteady parameter S has an increasing effect on the flow and heat transfer characteristics.

scholarly journals Solving the Nonlinear Boundary Layer Flow Equations with Pressure Gradient and Radiation

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 710
Author(s):  
Michalis A. Xenos ◽  
Eugenia N. Petropoulou ◽  
Anastasios Siokis ◽  
U. S. Mahabaleshwar
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Partial Differential Equations ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Mathematical Formulation ◽  
Dimensionless Temperature ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Analytical Results ◽  
Layer Flow

The physical problem under consideration is the boundary layer problem of an incompressible, laminar flow, taking place over a flat plate in the presence of a pressure gradient and radiation. For the mathematical formulation of the problem, the partial differential equations of continuity, energy, and momentum are taken into consideration with the boundary layer simplifications. Using the dimensionless Falkner–Skan transformation, a nonlinear, nonhomogeneous, coupled system of partial differential equations (PDEs) is obtained, which is solved via the homotopy analysis method. The obtained analytical solution describes radiation and pressure gradient effects on the boundary layer flow. These analytical results reveal that the adverse or favorable pressure gradient influences the dimensionless velocity and the dimensionless temperature of the boundary layer. An adverse pressure gradient causes significant changes on the dimensionless wall shear parameter and the dimensionless wall heat-transfer parameter. Thermal radiation influences the thermal boundary layer. The analytical results are in very good agreement with the corresponding numerical ones obtained using a modification of the Keller’s-box method.

Stagnation-point flow of Jeffrey fluid with melting heat transfer and Soret and Dufour effects

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 402-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Hayat ◽  
Z. Iqbal ◽  
M. Mustafa ◽  
A. Alsaedi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Stagnation Point ◽  
Thermal Diffusion ◽  
Boundary Layer Flow ◽  
Stretching Sheet ◽  
Jeffrey Fluid ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Melting Heat ◽  
Layer Flow

Purpose – This investigation has been carried out for thermal-diffusion (Dufour) and diffusion-thermo (Soret) effects on the boundary layer flow of Jeffrey fluid in the region of stagnation-point towards a stretching sheet. Heat transfer occurring during the melting process due to a stretching sheet is considered. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The authors convert governing partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations by using suitable transformations. Analytic solutions of velocity and temperature are found by using homotopy analysis method (HAM). Further graphs are displayed to study the salient features of embedding parameters. Expressions of skin friction coefficient, local Nusselt number and local Sherwood number have also been derived and examined. Findings – It is found that velocity and the boundary layer thickness are increasing functions of viscoelastic parameter (Deborah number). An increase in the melting process enhances the fluid velocity. An opposite effect of melting heat process is noticed on velocity and skin friction. Practical implications – The boundary layer flow in non-Newtonian fluids is very important in many applications including polymer and food processing, transpiration cooling, drag reduction, thermal oil recovery and ice and magma flows. Further, the thermal diffusion effect is employed for isotope separation and in mixtures between gases with very light and medium molecular weight. Originality/value – Very scarce literature is available on thermal-diffusion (Dufour) and diffusion-thermo (Soret) effects on the boundary layer flow of Jeffrey fluid in the region of stagnation-point towards a stretching sheet with melting heat transfer. Series solution is developed using HAM. Further, the authors compare the present results with the existing in literature and found excellent agreement.

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