Entropy generation in the ternary nanofluid flow through an atherosclerotic vessel under periodic body acceleration

Abstract

This article delves into the examination of the entropy generation within the slip flow of a ternary nanofluid flowing through a stenotic blood vessel. To capture the non-Newtonian rheology of blood, the constitutive equation of the Sutterby fluid model is employed. The governing equations are modeled in cylindrical polar coordinates. These equations are made dimensionless by a suitable choice of dimensionless parameters. Additionally, the dimensionless governing equations are simplified by applying the mild stenosis assumption. With the help of prescribed initial and boundary conditions, the numerical solution of the formulated problem is acquired by applying the explicit finite difference scheme. The outcomes of numerous governing parameters on the velocity profile, temperature profile, and entropy generation are explored through graphical forms. The velocity profile rises as the slip parameter and the inclination parameter are increased. The temperature profile rises with the growing values of the source parameter and decreases with enhancing values of the shape size parameter. The increasing strength of the applied magnetic field causes a reduction in the entropy generation. A comparison of the current study with the existing results is also presented. The plot of the Nusselt number shows that the height of stenosis plays an important role in monitoring its temporal variation. The current findings have been refined to provide elasticity-worthy material for researchers in the field of biomedical science who are interested in assessing blood flow under stenosis conditions and developing effective therapies for a wide range of diseases.