Three dimensional peristaltic flow of hyperbolic tangent fluid in non-uniform channel having flexible walls

In this present analysis, three dimensional peristaltic flow of hyperbolic tangent fluid in a non-uniform channel has been investigated. We have considered that the pressure is uniform over the whole cross section and the interial effects have been neglected. For this purpose we consider laminar flo...

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Published in:Alexandria engineering journal 2016-03, Vol.55 (1), p.653-662
Main Authors: Ali Abbas, M., Bai, Y.Q., Bhatti, M.M., Rashidi, M.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytic solution
Hyperbolic tangent fluid
Non-uniform channel
Peristaltic flow
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Summary:In this present analysis, three dimensional peristaltic flow of hyperbolic tangent fluid in a non-uniform channel has been investigated. We have considered that the pressure is uniform over the whole cross section and the interial effects have been neglected. For this purpose we consider laminar flow under the assumptions of long wavelength (λ→∞) and creeping flow (Re→0) approximations. The attained highly nonlinear equations are solved with the help of Homotopy perturbation method. The influence of various physical parameters of interest is demonstrated graphically for wall tension, mass characterization, damping nature of the wall, wall rigidity, wall elastance, aspect ratio and the Weissenberg number. In this present investigation we found that the magnitude of the velocity is maximum in the center of the channel whereas it is minimum near the walls. Stream lines are also drawn to discuss the trapping mechanism for all the physical parameters. Comparison has also been presented between Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid.
ISSN:1110-0168
DOI:10.1016/j.aej.2015.10.012