Flow of nanofluid with Cattaneo–Christov heat flux model

Abstract

This study explores the heat and mass transfer of Casson nanofluid flow containing gyrotactic microorganisms past a swirling cylinder. Fluid flow is generated owing to the torsional movement of the cylinder. An analysis is performed in the presence of gyrotactic microorganisms. The effects of chemical reaction, magnetohydrodynamics, heat generation/absorption, and zero mass flux condition are also considered. The Cattaneo–Christov heat flux model is initiated instead of conventional Fourier heat flux. Apposite transformations are betrothed to attain the coupled system of equations. The numerical solution is developed from the novel mathematical model via bvp4c function utilizing MATLAB software. Numerous graphs and tables are established to portray the inspiration of embroiled parameters on the flow distributions. To corroborate the presented results; a comparison to an already done published paper is also made. An excellent synchronization between the two results is obtained thus endorsing the presented model. Also, form the graphical structures and numerically erected tables, it is professed that concentration of the fluid is lessened owing to an upsurge in values of Reynolds number and Brownian motion parameter. Furthermore, diminishing density of microorganism is perceived for mounting estimates of bioconvection Péclet number.