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Optimization of entropy generation in motion of magnetite-Fe3O4 nanoparticles due to curved stretching sheet of variable thickness

Sumaira Qayyum (Department of Mathematics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Tasawar Hayat (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Ahmed Alsaedi (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow

ISSN: 0961-5539

Article publication date: 25 June 2019

Issue publication date: 11 September 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

Investigation for convective flow of water-based nanofluid (composed of ferric oxide asnanoparticles) by curved stretching sheet of variable thickness is made. Bejan number andentropy generation analysis is presented in presence of viscous dissipation, mixed convectionand porous medium.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, by using NDSolve of MATHEMATICA, the nonlinear system of equations is solved. Velocity, temperature, Bejan number and entropy generation for involved dimensionless variables are discussed.

Findings

Increase in velocity is depicted for larger curvature parameter, and opposite trend is witnessed for higher nanoparticle volume concentration. Enhancement in temperature is seen for higher Eckert number while reverse behavior is noticed for larger curvature parameter. Entropy rate increases for variation of curvature parameter, Brinkman number and nanoparticle volume fraction. Bejan number decays for mixed convection and curvature parameters.

Originality/value

To the authors’ knowledge, there exists no study yet which describes flow by curved sheet of variable thickness. Such consideration with nanoparticles seems important task. Thus, the main objective here is to determine entropy generation in ferromagnetic nanofluid flow due to variable thickened curved stretching surface. Additionally, effects of Joule heating, porous medium, mixed convection and viscous dissipation are taken into account.

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Acknowledgements

The authors are grateful to Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan for financial support of this work under the project number No. 20-3038/NRPU/R&D/HEC/13.

Citation

Qayyum, S., Hayat, T. and Alsaedi, A. (2019), "Optimization of entropy generation in motion of magnetite-Fe3O4 nanoparticles due to curved stretching sheet of variable thickness", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 29 No. 9, pp. 3347-3365. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-12-2018-0782

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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