A new model of time-dependent fractional second grade fluid for two-dimensional channel flow with heat transfer

Abstract

The goal of the current paper is to create a novel model for the two-dimensional flow (TDF) of a second-grade fluid and the transfer of heat due to free convection. The second-grade fluid travels through the porous media and is electrically conducted. The governing equation for fluid velocity and temperature is formulated as a set of partial differential equations jointly. The model is developed in fractional form by applying the Caputo-Fabrizio (CF) fractional derivative approach. The two-dimensional flow problem is modeled in terms of one-sided coupled fractional partial differential equations with corresponding physical conditions imposed on the fluid flow and temperature. The problem is initially converted to a dimensionless form and then solved for the exact solutions by applying joint Fourier and Laplace transforms. Exact solutions are examined for fluid velocity and temperature and then in limiting cases are reduced to some well-known fluid motions. Some special cases are also obtained from the general solutions. For the numerical results, Mathcad-15 software is used and the results are plotted in various graphs. The temperature, and velocity profiles are discussed and highlighted for embedded flow parameters. The model obtained in this work is new and can be extended for other fluid models hence this article provides a base for future research.