Blasius Flow over a Permeable Moving Flat Plate Containing Cu-Al2O3 Hybrid Nanoparticles with Viscous Dissipation and Radiative Heat Transfer

Abstract

This study examines the Blasius flow with Cu-Al2O3 hybrid nanoparticles over a moving plate. Additionally, the effects of viscous dissipation and radiation are considered. Similarity transformation is employed to convert the respective model into similarity equations. The results are generated by using bvp4c in MATLAB. Findings reveal that two solutions are attained when both the free stream and the plate move in opposite directions. Moreover, the domains of the velocity ratio parameter are extended when suction is available. Besides, the upsurge of radiation and hybrid nanoparticles lead to the heat transfer enhancement. The rise in radiation heat energy incorporated in radiation parameter leads to the development of fluid temperature as well as the thermal boundary layer. Meanwhile, hybrid nanoparticles offer good thermal characteristics because of synergistic effects. However, the effects reduce with the rise in Eckert number. The first solution is stable and acceptable based on the temporal stability analysis. Furthermore, the critical/separation values of the physical parameters are also reported. With these findings, the optimized productivity will be achieved as well as the processes on certain products can be planned according to the desire output. This significant preliminary study provides future insight to the engineers and scientist on the real applications.