@article {10.3844/ajassp.2011.628.634, article_type = {journal}, title = {Variable Viscosity, Chemical Reaction and Thermal Stratification Effects on Mixed Convection Heat and Mass Transfer along a Semi-Infinite Vertical Plate}, author = {Geetha, P. and Moorthy, M.B.K.}, volume = {8}, year = {2011}, month = {Jun}, pages = {628-634}, doi = {10.3844/ajassp.2011.628.634}, url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajassp.2011.628.634}, 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.}, journal = {American Journal of Applied Sciences}, publisher = {Science Publications} }