Makau, Kiio and ., Muthiga S.N. and Mutegi, Joy (2024) Hydromagnetic Turbulent Flow in Porous Media Over a Stretching Surface in a Rotating System with Heat. Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 20 (9). pp. 81-97. ISSN 2456-477X
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Abstract
This study investigates the combined effects of magnetic fields, buoyancy forces, porosity, rotation, and Joule’s heating on fluid flow and heat transfer dynamics. The analysis is performed using a numerical approach, with the system oriented along three axes: the z-axis aligned with the plate, the y-axis perpendicular to the plate, and the x-axis orthogonal to the y-z plane. An infinite plate extends along the x and z axes, with a uniform transverse magnetic field applied parallel to the y-axis. By employing the finite difference method in MATLAB, we explore how various dimensionless parameters influence temperature and velocity profiles.
Our findings reveal that an increase in the local temperature Grashof number enhances primary velocity while reducing secondary velocity near the fixed end. Temperature profiles show a decrease near the plate, increasing further away. The study also highlights that a higher Joule heating parameter leads to elevated primary velocity and temperature profiles but diminishes secondary velocity. Additionally, increasing rotational parameters is observed to decrease both primary and secondary velocities while augmenting temperature profiles near the plate.
These results underscore the significant role that magnetic fields, rotational effects, and Joule heating play in modulating fluid flow and thermal behavior. The insights gained from this study can inform the design and optimization of engineering systems where control of velocity and temperature profiles is critical.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Library Eprints > Mathematical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 31 Aug 2024 05:06 |
Last Modified: | 31 Aug 2024 05:06 |
URI: | http://news.pacificarchive.com/id/eprint/3777 |