Impact of micro-rotation on a double-diffusive radiative flow within a lid-driven enclosure fearuring Joule heating, porosity and Lorentz forces

Abstract

The present paper explores the fluid dynamics, heat and mass transmission characteristics within hexagonal enclosure with square object. The phenomenon encompasses the interplay of various physical mechanism, including micro-rotation of fluid particles, Joule heating, thermal radiation, porous materials, and magnetic field. The governing nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed into non-dimensional form and then investigated numerically using continuous Galerkin finite element method. The pressure component of the momentum equation is removed by employing the Penalty parameter. In order to achieve the consistent solution the value of Penalty parameter is set to 107. The analysis includes several physical parameters, such as Buoyancy ratio (−1–1), micropolar parameter (2–6), Joule heating parameter (0–5), Richardson number (0.5–5), thermal radiation parameter (0.1 – 0.5), Lewis number (0.1–5), Darcy number (0.001–0.1) and Hartmann number (0–50). Results reveal notable trends regarding the impact of key parameters on flow behavior and thermal-solutal transfer within cavity. Increasing Darcy numbers intensify fluid motion and subsequently augments thermal and solutal transfer. The flow regime shifts from shear fricition-dominated at low Richardson number to buoyancy-induced at high Richardson numbers. For concentration-dominant counter flow, a uniform distribution pattern emerges, while aiding flow leads to increased fluid velocity, temperature, and concentration. Additionally, the micropolar parameter influences flow velocity, with varying effects on heat and mass transfer rates depending on the Hartmann number. Mass distribution expands with increasing Lewis number, while temperature rises significantly due to variations in radiation and Joule heating parameters. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of enclosed flow dynamics and have implications for the optimization of diverse engineering systems.