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Numerical simulation and modeling of entropy generation in Marangoni convective flow of nanofluid with activation energy

  • Riphah International University
  • Quaid-I-Azam University
  • Huzhou University
  • Changsha University of Science and Technology
  • Beirut Arab University

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Abstract

In this article, Marangoni convective flow of nanofluid is considered. Entropy generation minimization is also considered. Equations are constructed for Buongiorno model of nanofluid. Flow is generated by rotating disk. Activation energy, nonlinear mixed convection, and MHD effects are also taken in consideration. Ordinary differential equation is formed by using appropriate variables. Results are formed by using Shooting method. Results of temperature, axial velocity, entropy, radial velocity, concentration, and Bejan number are discussed through graphs. Radial and axial velocities are increasing functions of Marangoni ratio parameter. Temperature and concentration are decreasing functions of Marangoni ratio parameter. Entropy is increasing function of Marangoni ratio parameter. Bejan number declines via Marangoni ratio parameter.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4421-4431
Number of pages11
JournalNumerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Volume39
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Marangoni convection
  • activation energy
  • entropy generation
  • nanofluid (Buongiorno model)
  • nonlinear mixed convection
  • rotating disk

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