Entropy Generation Analysis of Hybrid Nanomaterial through Porous Space with Variable Characteristics

Salient features of hybrid nanofluid (MoS<sub>2</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>/water) for Darcy–Forchheimer–Brinkman porous space with variable characteristics is examined. Heat transfer analysis subject to viscous dissipation, nonlinear thermal radiation, and heat generation/absorpti...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Adil Sadiq, Farwa Haider, Tasawar Hayat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/23/1/89
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Summary:Salient features of hybrid nanofluid (MoS<sub>2</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>/water) for Darcy–Forchheimer–Brinkman porous space with variable characteristics is examined. Heat transfer analysis subject to viscous dissipation, nonlinear thermal radiation, and heat generation/absorption is carried out. Disturbance inflow is created by an exponentially stretching curved sheet. Relevant equations are simplified by employing boundary layer theory. Adequate transformations lead to a set of dimensionless equations. Velocity, temperature, and entropy generation rate are analyzed graphically. Comparative results are obtained for hybrid (MoS<sub>2</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>/water) and nanofluid (MoS<sub>2</sub>-water and SiO<sub>2</sub>-water). Physical quantities are analyzed through numerical data.
ISSN:1099-4300