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Three-Dimensional Flow of Nanofluid Induced by an Exponentially Stretching Sheet: An Application to Solar Energy

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  • Junaid Ahmad Khan
  • M Mustafa
  • T Hayat
  • M Sheikholeslami
  • A Alsaedi

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This work deals with the three-dimensional flow of nanofluid over a bi-directional exponentially stretching sheet. The effects of Brownian motion and thermophoretic diffusion of nanoparticles are considered in the mathematical model. The temperature and nanoparticle volume fraction at the sheet are also distributed exponentially. Local similarity solutions are obtained by an implicit finite difference scheme known as Keller-box method. The results are compared with the existing studies in some limiting cases and found in good agreement. The results reveal the existence of interesting Sparrow-Gregg-type hills for temperature distribution corresponding to some range of parametric values.

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  • Junaid Ahmad Khan & M Mustafa & T Hayat & M Sheikholeslami & A Alsaedi, 2015. "Three-Dimensional Flow of Nanofluid Induced by an Exponentially Stretching Sheet: An Application to Solar Energy," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(3), pages 1-18, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0116603
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116603
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    1. Najwa Najib & Norfifah Bachok & Nor Fadhilah Dzulkifli & Ioan Pop, 2022. "Numerical Results on Slip Effect over an Exponentially Stretching/Shrinking Cylinder," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-11, March.
    2. Che Sidik, Nor Azwadi & Witri Mohd Yazid, Muhammad Noor Afiq & Mamat, Rizalman, 2017. "Recent advancement of nanofluids in engine cooling system," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 75(C), pages 137-144.

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