Numerical Study of Chemical Reaction and Magnetic Field Effects on MHD Boundary Layer Flow over a Flat Plate

Abstract

This investigation explores the combined effects of magnetic fields and chemical reactions on the movement of a boundary layer toward a flat plate. The study considers the influence of viscous dissipation on the energy distribution. By utilizing partial differential equations (PDEs), the flow phenomenon is modeled. Through the application of suitable similarity transformations, the system of PDEs is transformed into a system of total differential equations. These modified equations are then solved using the spectral homotopy analysis method (SHAM), which incorporates the combination of the CSCM and HAM procedures. The analysis reveals that magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) fluxes generate a Lorentz force, and a higher magnetic parameter intensifies this effect, resulting in a flattened velocity profile. Furthermore, the velocity profile improves with an increase in the chemical interaction variable. The study also shows that as the Eckert number increases, the ambient temperature of the dense dissipative fluid rises. The findings have potential applications in various engineering fields, such as petroleum pipeline flow improvement. The spectral homotopy method used in this study offers a numerical solution for analyzing the problem. The results contribute to the understanding of heat and mass transfer phenomena and can guide future research in this area.