Numerical and perturbation solutions of cross flow of an Eyring-Powell fluid

Abstract

AbstractThis communication presents a comparative analysis of two-dimensional cross flow of non-Newtonian fluid with heat and mass transfer is presented in this article. Eyring-Powell fluid is chosen as the main carrier of heat and nano species through a uniform horizontal channel. Effects of suction are also taken into account by placing porous walls. Main source of the flow is the motion of upper plate that moves with a constant velocity in axial direction. Two different nano flows have been formulated by neglecting and, as well as, applying constant pressure gradient, respectively. In addition to this, the analytical solution is validated with the numerical solution. Perturbation technique is employed to obtain a sustainable solution for the highly nonlinear and coupled differential equations. Further, Range-Kutta method with shooting technique is employed to get an approximate solution. It if inferred that both numerical and series solutions display a complete agreement.