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Nonlinear convection flow of micropolar liquid: an application of improved Fourier’s expression

  • T. Hayat
  • , M. Zubair
  • , M. Waqas
  • , M. Ayub
  • , A. Alsaedi
  • Quaid-I-Azam University
  • Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University

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Abstract

Here, improved Fourier’s expression is utilized for heat transfer in nonlinear convection flow of micropolar liquid. The flow is generated due to a stretchable surface with variable thickness. Application of non-Fourier conduction phenomenon illustrates the characteristics of thermal relaxation factor. Temperature-dependent conductivity of liquid is also adopted. The set of partial differential equations governing the flow of micropolar liquid and heat transfer through non-Fourier heat conduction concept is established. The relevant transformations provide the highly nonlinear ordinary differential system. Homotopy theory is employed to acquire convergent solutions for nonlinear differential systems. Coefficient of skin friction is computed and examined for distinct embedded variables. Our presented analysis shows that temperature is decaying for larger thermal relaxation time.

Original languageEnglish
Article number99
JournalJournal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
Volume40
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Improved Fourier’s expression
  • Micropolar liquid
  • Nonlinear convection flow
  • Stagnation point flow
  • Variable thermal conductivity

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