Consequences of chemical reaction in temperature-dependent thermal conductivity fluid flow by a rotating disk with variable thickness

Abstract

This paper examines the steady flow due to a rotating disk with variable thickness. Equations are modelled by considering the homogeneous–heterogeneous reactions and variable thermal conductivity. The modified Von Karman transformations are utilised to convert the governing partial differential equations into dimensionless nonlinear ordinary differential equations. Convergent series solutions are computed. The impact of relevant parameters on flow fields is computed and interpreted. It is predicted that an increase in disk thickness index decreases the axial velocity while increases the radial and tangential velocities. The Nusselt number enhances by increasing the thickness parameter of a disk.