Abstract
In this article, the model of a non-Newtonian fluid (Thixotropic) flow past a vertical surface in the presence of exponential space and temperature dependent heat source in a thermally stratified medium is studied. It is assumed that free convection is induced by buoyancy and exponentially decaying internal heat source across the space. The dynamic viscosity is taken to be constant and thermal conductivity of this particular fluid model is assumed to vary linearly with temperature. Thermal stratification has been properly incorporated into the governing equation so that its effect can be revealed and properly reported. The governing partial differential equations describing the model are transformed and parameterized to a system of non-linear ordinary differential equation using similarity transformations. Approximate analytic solutions were obtained by adopting Optimal Homotopy Analysis Method (OHAM). The results show that for both cases of non-Newtonian parameters (Thixotropic) (K1=K2=0 & K1=K2=1.0), increasing stratification parameters, relate to decreasing in the heat energy entering into the fluid region and thus reducing the temperature of the Thixotropic fluid as it flows.
Highlights
IntroductionThe study of non-Newtonian fluid flow has attracted the attention of researchers. T
Approximate analytic solutions were obtained by adopting Optimal Homotopy Analysis Method (OHAM)
The results show that for both cases of non-Newtonian parameters (Thixotropic) ( K=1 K=2 0 & K=1 K=2 1.0 ), increasing stratification parameters, relate to decreasing in the heat energy entering into the fluid region and reducing the temperature of the Thixotropic fluid as it flows
Summary
The study of non-Newtonian fluid flow has attracted the attention of researchers. T. During this process of heating, the density changes in the boundary layer will cause the fluid to rise and be replaced by cooler fluid. Omokhuale et al [18] studied effect of Jeffery fluid on heat and mass transfer past a vertical porous plate with soret and variable thermal conductivity. Motivated by all the above works and applications, it is of interest to contribute to the body of knowledge by investigating the natural convection flow of thixotropic fluid in a thermally stratified medium and considering cases where the non-Newtonian parameters are properly accounted for. This study examines the characteristics behavior of thixotropic fluid on boundary layer
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