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Numerical analysis for tangent-hyperbolic micropolar nanofluid flow over an extending layer through a permeable
Galal M Moatimid1, Mona A A Mohamed2, Ahmed A Gaber1,3
1Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
Scientific Reports
|August 19, 2023
Summary
This study examines tangent-hyperbolic micropolar nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet. Findings show most parameters enhance heat transfer, with exceptions impacting heat diffusion.
Area of Science:
- Fluid Dynamics
- Nanotechnology
- Heat Transfer
Background:
- Micropolar fluids exhibit unique microstructural dynamics.
- Nanofluids enhance thermal conductivity.
- Stretching sheet flows are relevant to material processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate tangent-hyperbolic micropolar nanofluid behavior.
- Analyze heat and mass transfer under magnetic field.
- Explore effects of thermal radiation, chemical reactions, and dissipation.
Main Methods:
- Mathematical modeling of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer.
- Transformation of PDEs into ODEs using similarity transformations.
- Numerical solution via Runge-Kutta with shooting method.
Main Results:
- Most parameters enhance heat transfer.
- Prandtl number and stretching parameter show dual roles in heat diffusion.
- Friction factor validated against prior studies.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into nanofluid behavior for material processing.
- Understanding parameter effects is crucial for optimizing heat transfer.
- The model is validated, offering a reliable framework for future research.
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