Mixed convection in non‐Newtonian fluids along a vertical plate in porous media with surface mass transfer

Abstract

Presents a non‐similar boundary layer analysis for the problem of mixed convection in power‐law type non‐Newtonian fluids along an isothermal vertical plate with surface mass transfer. Solves the transformed governing laws numerically using a finite difference method. Presents numerical results for the details of the velocity and temperature fields. Discusses the effect of suction and injection as well as the viscosity index on the surface heat transfer rate.

Citation

Subba Reddy Gorla, R., Slaouti, A. and Takhar, H.S. (1997), "Mixed convection in non‐Newtonian fluids along a vertical plate in porous media with surface mass transfer", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 7 No. 6, pp. 598-608. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615539710170772