Bioconvective variable viscosity flow of Carreau nanofluid with external heat source and nonlinear radiation: Analysis with convective heat and mass constraints

Abstract

In this study, an unsteady model for Carreau nanofluid with microorganism decomposition is developed. The viscosity and thermal conductivity of the Carreau nanofluid are considered variable. Magnetic and porosity effects are included using a magneto-porosity parameter. An additional heat source is introduced to improve heat transfer. Nonlinear analysis is applied for radiative applications. The flow is modeled using an oscillatory stretching surface. Convective mass and heat constraints are used to analyze the problem. Analytical computations are performed on the developed model. The significance of various parameters for the thermal problem is discussed. The results may enhance the performance of transport problems, heat transmission, energy systems, and thermal devices.