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A theoretical and computational finite element study of modified Navier-Stokes Equations coupled with energy conservation governing the flow and heat transfer in complex domains with hybrid nanofluid$(HNF)$ is carried out. The apriori error…
Molecular dynamics simulations are used to simulate the thermal properties of a model fluid containing nanoparticles (nanofluid). By modelling transient absorption experiments, we show that they provide a reliable determination of…
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This study numerically investigates heat transfer enhancement in laminar, incompressible viscoplastic nanofluid flow through the entrance region of a circular cylinder with a uniformly heated wall, including the effects of both,…
The continuum equations of fluid mechanics are rederived with the intention of keeping certain mechanical and thermodynamic concepts separate. A new "mechanical" mass density is created to be used in computing inertial quantities, whereas…