Thermal and Entropy generation analysis of magnetohydrodynamic tangent hyperbolic slip flow towards a stretching sheet

Author(s):  
Shafiq Ahmad ◽  
Zafar H Khan ◽  
Salman Zeb ◽  
Muhammad Hamid

This article examined the effects of boundary layer flow and heat transport of a two-dimensional incompressible magnetohydrodynamic tangent hyperbolic fluid under slip boundary conditions and variable thermal conductivity. The entropy generation model is also analysed for the said fluid. Non-similarity transformations transformed the governing equations of the fluid and entropy generation model into dimensionless form. Maple software is used to solve the transformed equations numerically. Effects of different dimensionless parameters on entropy generation rate, Bejan number, velocity and temperature fields are studied thoroughly through graphs. It is observed that for higher values of velocity slip parameter and power-law index, the entropy generation rate decreases while the Bejan number increases. Also, for the Hartmann number, Weissenberg number and Brinkman number, we found an increase in the entropy generation rate, and reverse behaviour is observed for the Bejan number. Nusselt number, temperature profile and Bejan’s number increase with an increase in variable thermal conductivity.

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 1671-1684
Author(s):  
S. Sindhu ◽  
B. J. Gireesha

Abstract The current exploration focuses on the ethylene glycol (EG) based nanoliquid flow in a microchannel. The effectiveness of the internal heat source and linear radiation is reflected in the present investigation. The estimation of suitable thermal conductivity model has affirmative impact on the convective heat transfer phenomenon. The examination is conceded with the nanoparticle aggregation demonstrated by the Maxwell-Bruggeman and Krieger-Dougherty models which tackle the formation of nanolayer. These models effectively describe the thermal conductivity and viscosity correspondingly. The dimensionless mathematical expressions are solved numerically by the Runge Kutta Fehlberg approach. A higher thermal field is attained for the Bruggeman model due to the formation of thermal bridge. A second law analysis is carried out to predict the sources of irreversibility associated with the thermal system. It is remarked that lesser entropy generation is obtained for the aggregation model. The entropy generation rate declines with the slip flow and the thermal heat flux. A notable enhancement in the Bejan number is attained by increasing the Biot number. It is established that the nanoparticle aggragation model exhibits a higher Bejan number in comparision with the usual flow model.


2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5 Part A) ◽  
pp. 3001-3011
Author(s):  
Abuzar Ghaffari ◽  
Waqar Khan ◽  
Irfan Mustafa

In this study, the influence of slip flow and temperature jump on the entropy generation rate are investigated in rectangular microducts. The Knudsen numbers are considered in the range between 0.001 and 0.1, and the aspect ratio lies between 0 and 1. The dimensionless governing equations are solved numerically using Chebyshev spectral collocation method, and the dimensionless velocity and temperature gradients are employed in the entropy generation model. The influences of the dimensionless numbers including Bejan number and irreversibility distribution ratio on the entropy generation rates are investigated and discussed through surface plots and contour diagrams. It is demonstrated that the minimum entropy generation rate exists corresponding to an optimal aspect ratio for each dimensionless number. This minimum entropy generation rate depends upon the nature of dimensionless numbers.


2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shanbghazani ◽  
Vahid Heidarpoor ◽  
Marc A. Rosen ◽  
Iraj Mirzaee

The entropy generation is investigated numerically in axisymmetric, steady-state, and incompressible laminar flow in a rotating single free disk. The finite-volume method is used for solving the momentum and energy equations needed for the determination of the entropy generation due to heat transfer and fluid friction. The numerical model is validated by comparing it to previously reported analytical and experimental data for momentum and energy. Results are presented in terms of velocity distribution, temperature, local entropy generation rate, Bejan number, and irreversibility ratio distribution for various rotational Reynolds number and physical cases, using dimensionless parameters. It is demonstrated that increasing rotational Reynolds number increases the local entropy generation rate and irreversibility rate, and that the irreversibility is mainly due to heat transfer while the irreversibility associated with fluid friction is minor.


Author(s):  
Kgomotshwana Frans Thosago ◽  
Lazarus Rundora ◽  
Samuel Olumide Adesanya

This article aims to computationally study entropy generation in a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) third grade fluid flow in a horizontal channel with impermeable walls. The fluids viscosity and thermal conductivity are assumed to be dependent on temperature. The flow is driven by an applied uniform axial pressure gradient between infinite parallel plates and is considered to be incompressible, steady and fully developed. Adomian decomposition method (ADM) is used to obtain series solutions of the nonlinear governing equations. Thermodynamic analysis is done by computing the entropy generation rate and the irreversibility ratio (Bejan number). The effects of the various pertinent embedded parameters on the velocity field, temperature field, entropy generation rate and Bejan number are analysed through vivid graphical manipulations. The analysis shows that an appropriate combination of thermophysical parameters efficiently achieves entropy generation minimization in the thermomechanical system. The analysis shows that entropy generation minimization is achieved by increasing the magnetic field and the third grade material parameters, and therefore designs and processes incorporating MHD third grade fluid flow systems are far more likely to give optimum and efficient performance.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 3795-3821
Author(s):  
Sumaira Qayyum ◽  
Muhammad Ijaz Khan ◽  
Tasawar Hayat ◽  
Ahmed Alsaedi

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the Entropy generation analysis and heat transport in three-dimensional flow between two stretchable disks. Joule heating and heat generation/absorption are incorporated in the thermal equation. Thermo-diffusion effect is also considered. Flow is conducting for time-dependent applied magnetic field. Induced magnetic field is not taken into consideration. Velocity and thermal slip conditions at both the disks are implemented. The flow problem is modeled by using Navier–Stokes equations with entropy generation rate and Bejan number. Design/methodology/approach Von Karman transformations are used to reduce the nonlinear governing expressions into an ordinary one and then tackled by homotopy analysis method for convergent series solutions. The nonlinear expressions for total entropy generation rate are obtained with appropriate transformations. The impacts of different flow variables on velocity, temperature, entropy generation rate and Bejan number are described graphically. Velocity, temperature and concentration gradients are discussed in the presence of flow variables. Findings Axial, radial and tangential velocity profiles show decreasing trend for larger values of velocity slip parameters. For a larger Brinkman number, the entropy generation increases, while a decreasing trend is noticed for Bejan number. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no such analyses have been reported in the literature.


Author(s):  
Muhammad Ijaz Khan ◽  
Sohail Ahmad Khan ◽  
Tasawar Hayat ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Javed ◽  
Ahmed Alsaedi

Purpose This study aims to examine the flow characteristics of Ree–Eyring fluid between two rotating disks. The characteristics of heat transfer are discussed in presence of viscous dissipation, heat source/sink and nonlinear radiative heat flux. Design/methodology/approach Nonlinear flow expressions lead to ordinary ones through adequate similarity transformations. The ordinary differential system has been tackled through optimal homotopic method. The impact of different flow variables on the velocity field, entropy generation rate and temperature fields is graphically discussed. The surface drag force and heat transfer rate are numerically examined via various pertinent parameters. Findings By minimization of values of stretching parameter and Brinkman number, the entropy generation rate can be controlled. The entropy generation rate enhances for higher values of magnetic parameter, while the Bejan number is decreased via magnetic parameter. Originality/value No such work is yet published in the literature.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayer Alharbi ◽  
Abdullah Dawar ◽  
Zahir Shah ◽  
Waris Khan ◽  
Muhammad Idrees ◽  
...  

In this article, we have briefly examined the entropy generation in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Eyring–Powell fluid over an unsteady oscillating porous stretching sheet. The impact of thermal radiation and heat source/sink are taken in this investigation. The impact of embedded parameters on velocity function, temperature function, entropy generation rate, and Bejan number are deliberated through graphs, and discussed as well. By studying the entropy generation in magnetohydrodynamic Eyring–Powell fluid over an unsteady oscillating porous stretching sheet, the entropy generation rate is reduced with escalation in porosity, thermal radiation, and magnetic parameters, while increased with the escalation in Reynolds number. Also, the Bejan number is increased with the escalation in porosity and magnetic parameter, while increased with the escalation in thermal radiation parameter. The impact of skin fraction coefficient and local Nusselt number are discussed through tables. The partial differential equations are converted to ordinary differential equation with the help of similarity variables. The homotopy analysis method (HAM) is used for the solution of the problem. The results of this investigation agree, satisfactorily, with past studies.


2018 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 04001
Author(s):  
T. K. Favas ◽  
G. Jilani

The current numerical investigation aims at analyzing the effect of variable thermal conductivity on local and global entropy generation rates in an energy generating plate dissipating heat by conjugate conduction-forced convection heat transfer. In order to fulfill this objective, the physical model of the plate dissipating heat into surrounding coolant is transformed into a mathematical model governing the temperature field in the plate as well as flow and thermal fields in the fluid. The resulting mathematical model, being a set of coupled and non linear partial differential equations, is solved by adopting stream function-vorticity formulation and by employing Alternating direction implicit scheme. Keeping Prandtl number of the fluid, temperature of the free stream coolant and maximum permissible plate temperature as fixed, numerical predictions are obtained for wide range of values of aspect ratio, conduction-convection parameter, energy generation parameter and flow Reynolds number. It is concluded that unrealistic constant thermal conductivity assumption leads to underestimation of entropy generation rates. It is also found that an increase in energy generation parameter results in significant increase in underestimation of global entropy generation rate.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Das ◽  
S. Chakraborty ◽  
R. N. Jana

Purpose This study aims to expose the flow phenomena and entropy generation during a; magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Poiseuille flow of water-based nanofluids (NFs) in a porous channel subject to hydrodynamic slip and convective heating boundary conditions. The flow caused by the uniform pressure; gradient between infinite parallel plates is considered steady and fully developed. The nanoparticles; namely, copper, alumina and titanium oxide are taken with pure water as the base fluid. Viscous dissipation and Joule heating impacts are also incorporated in this investigation. Design/methodology/approach The reduced governing equations are solved analytically in closed form. The physical insights of noteworthy parameters on the important flow quantities are demonstrated through graphs and analyzed elaborately. The thermodynamic analysis is performed by calculating entropy generation; rate and Bejan number. A graphical comparison between solutions corresponding to NFs and regular fluid in the channel is also provided. Findings The analysis of the results divulges that entropy generation minimization can be achieved by an appropriate combination of the geometrical and physical parameters of thermomechanical systems. It is reported that ascent in magnetic parameter number declines the velocity profiles, while the inverse pattern is witnessed with augmentation in hydrodynamic slip parameters. The temperature dissemination declines with the growth of Biot numbers. It is perceived that the entropy generation rate lessens with an upgrade in magnetic parameter, whereas the reverse trend of Bejan number is perceived with expansion in magnetic parameter and Biot number. The important contribution of the result is that the entropy generation rate is controlled with an appropriate composition of thermo-physical parameter values. Moreover, in the presence of a magnetic field and suction/injection at the channel walls, the shear stresses at the channel walls are reduced about two times. Practical implications In various industrial applications, minimizing entropy generation plays a significant role. Miniaturization of entropy is the utilization of the energy of thermal devices such as micro heat exchangers, micromixers, micropumps and cooling microelectromechanical devices. Originality/value An attentive review of the literature discloses that quite a few studies have been conducted on entropy generation analysis of a fully developed MHD Poiseuille flow of NFs through a permeable channel subject to the velocity slip and convective heating conditions at the walls.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Bin Mansoor ◽  
Bekir S. Yilbas

Abstract The entropy generation rate in a low dimensional film is formulated incorporating the heat flux and effective thermal conductivity of the film material. In the analysis, the mathematical formulation employed is kept the same as that used in the diffusive regime. However, the entropy generation rate is corrected by replacing the bulk thermal conductivity with an effective thermal conductivity evaluated from the Boltzmann equation. The entropy generation rate using the phonon distribution from the equation of phonon radiative transport in the film material is employed. The results show that both formulations result in a very close match for the entropy generation rates.


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