Numerical Analysis on MHD mixed convection flow of Al_2O_3/H_2O (Aluminum-Water) Nanofluids in a Vertical Square Duct

Abstract

In this work, we have considered steady laminar magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) mixed convection flow of an electrically conducting fluid in presence of nanoparticles while water as the base fluid in a vertical square duct. The walls of the duct are thermally insulated. In the energy equation, the effect of viscous dissipation and Joule heat is also considered. In this case, the walls of the duct are kept at a constant temperature. By using dimensionless quantities the governing equations of momentum, induction, and energy are first transformed into dimensionless equations. The velocity, temperature, and induced magnetic field profiles are plotted to analyze the effect of different flow parameters. It is found that the nanofluid motion expedite with the increase of the value of the parameters magnetic Reynolds number and Prandtl number. There are some important industrial applications and cooling shows in the industry of the current research. This study observed its importance with the view to increasing the heat transfer efficiency practical application relevant to industry and engineering issues. The issues discussed in this study have not been included in the earlier investigation for steady nanofluid flow due to a square duct. Numerical results are matched with an earlier published work and an excellent agreement between two are observed.