Magneto-Nanofluid Flow via Mixed Convection Inside E-Shaped Square Chamber

Nanofluids play a crucial role in the augmentation of heat transfer in several energy systems. They exhibit better thermal conductivity and physical strength compared to normal fluids. Here, we conduct an evaluative investigation of the magnetized flow of water–copper nanofluid and its heat transpor...

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Published in:Symmetry (Basel) 2022-06, Vol.14 (6), p.1159
Main Authors: Nabwey, Hossam A., Rashad, Ahmed M., Mansour, Mohamed A., Salah, Taha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Augmentation
chamber
Chambers
E-shaped
Engines
Field strength
Finite volume method
Fluid flow
Heat conductivity
Heat generation
Heat transfer
Heating
Magnetic fields
MHD
mixed convection
Nanofluids
Nanoparticles
Nuclear power plants
Reynolds number
Richardson number
Thermal conductivity
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Summary:Nanofluids play a crucial role in the augmentation of heat transfer in several energy systems. They exhibit better thermal conductivity and physical strength compared to normal fluids. Here, we conduct an evaluative investigation of the magnetized flow of water–copper nanofluid and its heat transport inside a symmetrical E-shaped square chamber via mixed convective impact with a heated corner. The chamber was constructed symmetrically with an inclined magnetic field strength, and the upper surface of the chamber was isolated and set to move at a fixed velocity. The heated corner was set at a fixed hot temperature in both the left and lower directions. The right side was maintained at a fixed cold temperature, while the remaining portions of the left and lower parts were isolated. The investigation was implemented computationally, solving each of the energy and Navier–Stokes models via the application of a symmetrical finite volume method. The following topics have been addressed in this study: the consequences of the magnetic field, the volumetric fraction of nanoparticles, the heat generation–absorption parameters, and the effects of heat-source length and Richardson number on the fluid comportment and heat transport. The outputs of this symmetric study enabled us to arrive at the following derivation: the magnetic field reduces the fluid circulation inside the E-shaped square chamber. The augmentation of the Richardson number leads to an increase in the heat transfer. Moreover, the decrease in heat generation coefficient lowers the nanofluid temperature and weakens the flow fields.
ISSN:2073-8994
2073-8994
DOI:10.3390/sym14061159