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Numerical simulation for MHD Oldroyd-B fluid flow with melting and slip effect
Amit Dadheech1, Surbhi Sharma1, Qasem Al-Mdallal2
1Department of Mathematics, Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan, Jaipur, India.
Scientific Reports
|May 8, 2024
Summary
This study analyzes Oldroyd-B fluid flow with melting and magnetic fields. Results show Deborah number impacts boundary layers, while melting reduces temperature profiles, offering engineering applications.
Area of Science:
- Fluid Dynamics
- Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
Background:
- Understanding non-Newtonian fluid behavior is crucial for industrial processes.
- Investigating factors like melting, slip, magnetic fields, and reactions enhances predictive models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Oldroyd-B fluid flow over a permeable surface.
- To analyze the influence of melting, slip, inclined magnetic field, and chemical reactions on fluid behavior.
Main Methods:
- Governing equations solved using MATLAB's bvp4c function.
- Numerical computation of momentum, thermal, and concentration equations.
- Graphical representation of velocity, concentration, and temperature profiles.
Main Results:
- Deborah number influences momentum boundary layer thickness.
- Melting parameter leads to a decline in the temperature profile.
- Numerical outcomes show good agreement with existing literature.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into complex fluid dynamics under various physical conditions.
- Findings are applicable to polymer processing, coating, cooling, materials, biomedical, and environmental engineering.
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