Variable Viscosity, Chemical Reaction and Thermal Stratification Effects on Mixed Convection Heat and Mass Transfer along a Semi-Infinite Vertical Plate

P. Geetha and M. B.K. Moorthy

DOI : 10.3844/ajassp.2011.628.634

American Journal of Applied Sciences

Volume 8, Issue 6

Pages 628-634

Abstract

Problem statement: In this research the researchers studied and made an analysis to the heat and mass transfer characteristics in a viscous fluid over a semi-infinite vertical porous plate by taking into account the variable viscosity, chemical reaction and thermal stratification effects. Approach: The governing partial differential equations were transformed into a set of coupled non-linear ordinary differential equations, which were solved numerically using the R.K. Gill method along with the shooting technique. Results: Numerical results were presented for the distribution of velocity, temperature and concentration profiles within the boundary layer. Conclusion: The effects of different thermo physical parameters like variation in viscosity due to temperature, chemical reaction parameter on the dimensionless velocity, temperature and concentration profiles were examined.

Cite this Article

Geetha, P. and M.B.K. Moorthy, 2011. Variable viscosity, chemical reaction and thermal stratification effects on mixed convection heat and mass transfer along a semi-infinite vertical plate. Am. J. Applied Sci., 8 (6): 628-634.