Numerical Study of Non-Newtonian Maxwell Fluid in the Region of Oblique Stagnation Point Flow over a Stretching Sheet

Abstract

AbstractIn this article, a numerical study is carried out for the steady two-dimensional flow of an incompressible Maxwell fluid in the region of oblique stagnation point over a stretching sheet. The governing equations are transformed to dimensionless boundary layer equations. After some manipulation a system of ordinary differential equations is obtained, which is solved by using parallel shooting method. A comparison with the previous studies is made to show the accuracy of our results. The effects of involving parameters are discussed in detail and the streamlines are drawn to predict the flow pattern of the fluid. It is observed that increasing velocities ratio parameter (ratio of straining to stretching velocity) helps to decrease the boundary layer thickness. Furthermore, the velocity of fluid increases by increasing the obliqueness parameter.