Effects of variable suction and thermophoresis on steady MHD combined free-forced convective heat and mass transfer flow over a semi-infinite permeable inclined plate in the presence of thermal radiation

M. S. Alam, M. M. Rahman*, M. A. Sattar

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Abstract

A two-dimensional steady MHD mixed convection and mass transfer flow over a semi-infinite porous inclined plate in the presence of thermal radiation with variable suction and thermophoresis has been analyzed numerically. The governing fundamental equations are approximated by a system of non-linear locally similar ordinary differential equations which are solved numerically by applying Nachtsheim-Swigert shooting iteration technique along with sixth-order Runge-Kutta integration scheme. Favorable comparison with previously published work is performed. Numerical results for the dimensionless velocity, temperature and concentration profiles as well as for the skin-friction coefficient, wall heat transfer and particle deposition rate are obtained and displayed graphically for pertinent parameters to show interesting aspects of the solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)758-765
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Thermal Sciences
Volume47
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Inclined plate
  • MHD
  • Mixed convection
  • Suction
  • Thermal radiation
  • Thermophoresis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • General Engineering

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