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A revised model for Jeffrey nanofluid subject to convective condition and heat generation/absorption

  • Quaid-I-Azam University
  • Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University

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Abstract

Here magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) boundary layer flow of Jeffrey nanofluid by a nonlinear stretching surface is addressed. Heat generation/absorption and convective surface condition effects are considered. Novel features of Brownian motion and thermophoresis are present. A non-uniform applied magnetic field is employed. Boundary layer and small magnetic Reynolds number assumptions are employed in the formulation. A newly developed condition with zero nanoparticles mass flux is imposed. The resulting nonlinear systems are solved. Convergence domains are explicitly identified. Graphs are analyzed for the outcome of sundry variables. Further local Nusselt number is computed and discussed. It is observed that the effects of Hartman number on the temperature and concentration distributions are qualitatively similar. Both temperature and concentration distributions are enhanced for larger Hartman number.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0172518
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2017
Externally publishedYes

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