Dual characteristics of mixed convection flow of three-particle aqueous nanofluid upon a shrinking porous plate
International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow
ISSN: 0961-5539
Article publication date: 9 October 2024
Issue publication date: 26 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the thermo-hydrodynamic characteristics for the mixed convection boundary layer flow of three-particle aqueous nanofluid on a shrinking porous plate with the influences of thermal radiation and magnetic field.
Design/methodology/approach
The basic equations have been normalized with the help of similarity transformations. The obtained equations have been solved numerically using the shooting method in conjunction with the sixth-order Runge–Kutta technique. Numerical results for the velocity and temperature are illustrated with varying relevant parameters.
Findings
The results reveal that the local drag coefficient increases with higher values of the magnetic field parameter, nanoparticle volume fraction and suction parameter. On the other hand, boosting the radiation parameter and nanoparticle concentration notably enhances heat transfer. Furthermore, it is noted that the suction parameter and magnetic field parameter both lead to an increase in velocity and promote the occurrence of dual solutions within the problem conditions.
Research limitations/implications
The limitations are that the model is appropriate for thermal equilibrium of base fluid and nanoparticles, and constant thermo-physical properties.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors' knowledge, no study has taken an attempt to predict the flow and heat transfer characteristics of unsteady mixed convection ternary hybrid nanofluid flow over a shrinking sheet, particularly under the influence of magnetic field and radiation. The findings obtained here may hold particular significance for those interested in the underlying theoretical and practical implications.
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Acknowledgements
Declaration of interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
Availability of data: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Citation
Roy, N.C., Hassan, M.M. and Dinarvand, S. (2024), "Dual characteristics of mixed convection flow of three-particle aqueous nanofluid upon a shrinking porous plate", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 34 No. 12, pp. 4362-4383. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-08-2024-0584
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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