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A numerical and analytical approach for exploration of entropy generation in Sisko nanofluid flow having swimming microorganisms

  • Rahila Naz
  • , Mughira Noor
  • , M. Javed
  • , T. Hayat
  • Institute of Space Technology
  • Quaid-I-Azam University
  • Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University

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Abstract

A new system of equations is developed using Galerkin finite element scheme for the investigation of the generation of entropy in viscoelastic Sisko nanofluid over a cylinder. The analysis is performed in the existence of nanofluid and motile microorganisms. The magneto-hydrodynamic flow including the inclined magnetic field is considered. Fluxes for heat, mass, the concentration of nano-sized particles and concentration of swimming microorganisms are computed and scrutinized. Solutions are obtained in order to inspect the generation of entropy and Bejan number in addition to their contours. The outcomes exposed that the parameter of entropy generation and Bejan number both decrease with escalating microorganisms concentration difference parameter. Streamlines, contour plots and density plots are also discussed in detail to explore the pertinent features of the flow field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)805-820
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Volume144
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Density analysis
  • Entropy generation
  • Galerkin finite element method
  • Gyrotactic microorganism
  • Heat and mass transfer (HMT)
  • Sisko nanofluid

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