Impact of suction and viscous dissipation on MHD flow of Cu–Al 2 O 3 hybrid nanofluid through a porous medium with heat source

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Authors: Nalivela Nagi Reddy, B. Shankar Goud, Yanala Dharmender Reddy, Vempati Srinivasa Rao
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Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive numerical analysis of the effect of viscous dissipation on the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) boundary layer flow of a hybrid nanofluid composed of copper (Cu) and aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ) nanoparticles suspended in a base fluid. The controlling nonlinear partial differential equations are converted into a system of ordinary differential equations by the use of similarity transformations. The combined impact of magnetic field strength and volumetric heat source on velocity and temperature fields is examined in detail, providing new physical insights. The Keller–Box technique is used to numerically solve these equations. The influence of critical dimensionless parameters on velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles, along with the skin friction coefficient, Nusselt number, and Sherwood number, is meticulously examined and depicted through comprehensive graphical representations and systematically arranged tabular data.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Mathematics for Industry
Publisher
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication date
25 February 2026
Language
EN