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Front. Phys., 07 March 2023
Sec. Statistical and Computational Physics

Numerical simulations of MHD generalized Newtonian fluid flow effects on a stretching sheet in the presence of permeable media: A finite difference-based study

Sadia IrshadSadia Irshad1Afraz Hussain Majeed
Afraz Hussain Majeed2*Shah JahanShah Jahan1Arshad RiazArshad Riaz3Sayed M. EldinSayed M. Eldin4Hasan Shahzad
Hasan Shahzad5*
  • 1Institute of Mathematics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • 2Department of Mathematics, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • 3Department of Mathematics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 4Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo, Egypt
  • 5Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, College of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Electronics Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China

Casson–Williamson (CW) nanofluid flows and mass transfer characteristics are explored in this study. Furthermore, the velocity slip condition and viscous dissipation affect or are taken to examine the changes in mass and heat transfer caused by a stretching surface integrated into permeable media with heat conversion beneath the effect of a magnetic field and consistent thermal radiation. All the physicochemical characteristics of the non-linear fluids are regarded massive. Whether or not the concentration of nanofluids remains stable is investigated. When particles of a nanofluid are in motion, chemical reactions can occur, and this motion can be used to study the concentration of the nanofluid. One must first examine a set of non-linear partial differential equations with boundary conditions as a base equation to obtain the necessary BVP mathematical model. The approximate solution for differential equations was found using the finite difference method, which also considered the necessary boundary conditions. The numerical analysis results are then represented visually to demonstrate how different governing parameters affect velocity, temperature, and concentration. Although the heat transmission exhibits a reverse manner, the non-Newtonian nanofluid moves more quickly in the non-appearance of a magnetic domain than it does in one. Additionally, as the porosity parameter increased, the heat transmission rate decreased, whereas the skin friction coefficient increased. The novel parts of this study come from the simulation findings of a non-Newtonian CW nanofluid model in porous media subjected to a magnetic field, heat radiation, and slip velocity phenomena.

1 Introduction

One of the most challenging areas of the latest research is nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has been a major contributor to the advancement of computing and electronics, allowing for the creation of faster, smaller, and more legacy systems that can process and hold ever-increasing amounts of data. Its significance and uses highlight the most recent developments and advancements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as their numerous applications in fields such as energy, cosmetics, biology, biotechnology, drug delivery, tissue engineering, environmental protection, information technology, food and agriculture, and future prospects. Thiruvangadam et al. [1] investigated the food industry’s potential uses for nanotechnology in the future. Roco et al. [2] studied the future of nanotechnology research for social purposes.

A relatively recent area of science and technology is nano-medicine. Nikalje studied the classification of nanomaterials based on their size and provided a brief explanation of the many forms of pharmaceutical nano-systems [3]. Mahpatra and Gupta conducted research on heat transmission in stagnation point flow in the direction of a stretching sheet [4]. A heat transfer study for Casson fluid flow over a stretching sheet with Newtonian heating and viscous dissipation was invented by Ahmad et al. [5]. Khan and Pop examined the flow of a nanofluid past a stretched sheet in the boundary layer [6]. Analytical modeling of entropy generation for Casson nanofluid flow caused by a stretching surface was studied by Abolbashari et al. [7].

There are numerous uses for magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in physics, chemistry, and engineering. From biological systems to astronomical phenomena such as the formation of magnetic fields and solar flares, MHD addresses essential physical processes across several length scales. MHD also outlines bring down the heat applications, such as electric arc welding and joining operations, as well as other technologically significant applications, such as the magnetic confinement of fusion plasma and the interaction of fusion plasmas with projected liquid metal blankets [8].

Nadeem et al. investigated Casson nanofluid flow past a linearly stretching sheet in a three-dimensional MHD boundary layer with convective boundary conditions and a model for Casson nanofluid flow across a non-linearly stretched sheet considering magnetic field effects by Mustafa et al. [9, 10]. In a computer investigation of the thermal transmission of electromagnetic fluid across a stretched surface, Hussain et al. [11] studied the form factor performance of solid particles. Specifically, they investigated how well solid particles acted as shape factors. Hayat et al. [12] examined the features of nanofluid convection flow across a stretched sheet in combination with a convectively heated chemical process and a heat source/sink. Afify studied Casson nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet under slip boundary conditions when there is viscous dissipation and chemical reaction [13]. Nanofluid flow over a non-linearly stretching sheet through a porous medium with chemical reaction and thermal radiation was investigated by Khan et al. [14]. Ibrahim et al. [15] studied the effects of a chemical reaction and a heat source on a Casson nanofluid’s dissipative MHD mixed convection flow across a non-linear permeable stretching sheet. The effects of viscosity dissipation and chemical reaction on nanofluid flow through a permeable surface were examined by Dero et al. [16]. Goud et al. [17] investigated the impact of thermal radiation and joule heating hydrodynamic Casson nanofluid flow through a non-linear inclined porous stretching sheet when the chemical reaction was considered.

Williamson nanofluid flow yielded by an inclined Lorentz force across a non-linear stretching sheet was explored by Khan et al. [18]. Researchers led by Reddy et al. [19] investigated the MHD flow and heat transfer capabilities of Williamson nanofluid over a stretching sheet with varying thicknesses and varying levels of heat capacity. The parabolic velocity of MHD Casson–Williamson (CW) fluids with cross-diffusion was investigated by Kumaran and Sandeep [20]. For MHD Williamson fluid, Parmar [21] investigated the behavior in an unstable convective boundary layer with a permeable stretched surface, non-linear radiation, and a heater. Radiative MHD thin film flow of Williamson fluid across an erratic permeable stretching sheet was examined by Shah et al. [22]. Lund et al. [23] conducted research on the evaluation of a dual solution for the MHD flow of Williamson fluid while accounting for slipping. Statistical investigation of stagnation-point heat flow in Williamson fluid with viscous dissipation and exponential heat source effects was studied by Mahanthesh et al. [24]. Hall current and nth-order thermochemical flow of 3D radiative Williamson fluid across an inclined stretched sheet were the subjects of an investigation conducted by Shamshuddin et al. [25]. Ullah investigated the MHD radiative flow of a stretching sheet of Williamson nanofluid in a porous medium with convective boundary conditions [26]. Saravana et al. [27] learned that the fluid flowing across a thin stretched surface in MHD Williamson and Casson exhibits thermal radiation and diffusion effects. Sivanandam researched Cattaneo-Christov dual flux entropy optimization of MHD CW fluid flow over a convectively heated stretchable sheet [28]. Using a porous stretching surface, Humane et al. [29] explored the effects of the chemical reaction and thermal radiation on the magnetohydrodynamic flow of CW nanofluid. Yousuf et al. [30] considered the impacts of chemical reactions on the flow of a CW nanofluid over a slippery stretched sheet in a porous medium. MHD Williamson nanofluid flow across a permeable stretched sheet with thermal radiation and chemical reaction was investigated by Patil et al. [31]. The characteristics of chemical reaction, suction/injection, and MHD radiative flow of Williamson nanofluid with the Cattaneo–Christov model over a stretching sheet over permeable media studied by Reddy et al. [32]. Falodun et al. [33] investigated the effects of magneto-thermal and chemical processes on the flow of the CW nanofluid boundary layer under the Soret–Dufour mechanism. In addition, information could be discovered on the significance of the heat transfer process that occurs through nanofluids in industrial applications [3440].

The innovative aspects of this research result from a simulation of a non-Newtonian CW nanofluid model subjected to a magnetic field, thermal radiation, slip velocity phenomenon, and porous media. In this study, the literature review is presented in the Introduction section and the mathematical structure is presented in the mathematical model section. In the Numerical procedure section, we discuss the details of the solution methodology. The Results and discussion section provides a detailed breakdown and explanation of the variables that govern fluid flow. Finally, the expected results are presented in the Conclusion section.

2 Flow configurations and modeling

To simulate a non-linear fluid flow, we employed the CW model equations first presented by Patil et al. [31]. Shear stress association τij and the fundamental governing equations of the Williamson product, which is focused on the Cauchy Stress tensor, are presented as follows:

τij=μuyΓ2uy2,(1)

when the fluid viscosity is μ and the time constraint is Γ=0. It is easy to see that this is a non-linear model, and the Newtonian form may be deduced because it is a special situation when Γ=0. Since there is no time constant in the Newtonian model, the first component of the shear stress gives us a good description of the system. The yield stress is the shear stress above which flow begins for a given fluid with infinite viscosity at a zero shear rate; the following statement illustrates how the Newtonian model becomes closer to the Casson model in this particular scenario:

τij=μ1+1βuy,(2)

where β is a Casson parameter. Last but not least, it is important to determine whether the properties of the liquid are a combination of Williamson and Casson characteristics. Therefore, the CW framework can be used to describe these fluids:

τij=μ1+1βuyΓ2uy2.(3)

It is expected that the magnetic field strength B0 is homogeneous along the y-axis. Furthermore, the magnetic Reynolds number of the flow is believed to be extremely small, making the induced magnetic field inconsequential. We use this model because it accurately describes a large class (perhaps the majority) of non-Newtonian nanofluids throughout a broad shear rate range. The initial flow conditions are imposed by the effects of the magnetic field, heat radiation, and chemical reactions. Here, u and v denote two different components of the nanofluid velocity, T represents the nanofluid temperature, and C is its concentration. The nanofluid density ρ and its heat conductivity κ will be treated as uniform. Figure 1 shows the flow’s physical representation in Cartesian coordinates.

FIGURE 1
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FIGURE 1. Flow pattern of the problem.

An expression of the governing differential equations for the suggested CW model for stable laminar flow in two dimensions is expressed as follows [41]:

ux+uy=0,(4)
uux+vuy=v1+1β2uy2+2vΓux2uy2σβ02uρvku+gβTT,(5)
uTx+vTy=kρcp1+16σ*T33kk*2Ty2+τ{DBCyTyDTTTy2μρcp1+1β2uy2+Γ2uy3+Q0ρcpTT,(6)
uCx+vCy=DB2Cy2+DTTTy2KrCC,(7)

considering the particular structural boundary constraints to match the preceding model:

u=ax+λ11+1βuyΓ2uy2,(8)
T=Tw,C=Cwaty=0,
u0,TT,CCasy.(9)

In addition, the first portion of Eq. 8 is a symbol for the phenomenon known as slip velocity. Slip can have significant repercussions on the physical state of a few microscopic fluxes, comparable to literature that occur in a microelectromechanical system. In addition, leakage at the microdevice walls, which are the conduits across which liquid is transported, may have a considerable influence on the amount of temperature and mass transferred by the system. In addition, this might play a part in the consequences of spurts, hysteresis, and shear skin. In addition, boundary-dragging fluids have a variety abounding of applications in technology, including the polishing of arbitrary valves and inner hollows. The following form of similarity variables was chosen to transform the set of governing equations to ODEs. This also made all quantities dimensionless:

η=ayy,u=afη,v=avfη,
θη=TTθTwTθ,ϕη=CCCwC.(10)

Through the use of the similarity transformation in Eq. 10, we can obtain the reducing ODEs from Eqs 49:

1+1βf+Wcff+f2MfKpf+θ=0,(11)
1Pr1+Rθ+Nbθϕ+Ntθ2+fθ+EC1+1βf2+Wc2f3+Qθ=0,(12)
ϕ+ScfϕScGϕ+NtNbθ=0,(13)

together with the applicable boundary conditions listed as follows:

f0=0,f0=1+λ1+1βf+Wc2f2,
θ0=1,ϕ0=1,(14)
fη0,θη0,ϕη0asn.(15)

The following measurements are considered the problem governing constraints: the Weissenberg parameter, the slip velocity constraint, the porosity constraint, the magnetic constraint, the Prandtl number, the radiation, mixed convection, Eckert number, thermophoresis, Schmidt number, Brownian movement, energy formation, and chemical interaction. Their respective values are recorded as follows:

Wc=Γx2a3v,λ=am,M=σB02aρ,Pr=μcpk,
Ec=ax2cpTwT,
R=16σ*T33k*k,=gβTwTa2x,Kp=vka,
Nt=τDtTwTTv,
Nb=τDBCWCν,Sc=υDB,G=Kra.

As can be seen, the local parameters based on the length scale x are We,Δ, and Ec. The fact that these parameters depend on x and that their qualities fluctuate locally during the flow movement means that the equations provided are only applicable to locally similar solutions. Using Eq. 10, it is possible to account for shear stress, energy, and mass transmission at the stretching sheet in this study (10). These results are frequently expressed using the local Sherwood number shx, the local Nusselt number Nux, and the non-dimensional skin friction coefficient Cf. Eq. 10, in this task, produces

CfRex=1+1βf0+We2f20,
NuxRex=1+Rθ0,
ShxRex=ϕ0,

where Rex=uwxv.

3 Numerical approach

The objective of this segment is to detail the foundational procedures that led to the development of the Keller-Box approach, a finite differencing numerical method, as depicted in Figure 2. Because similarity transformations are used to turn the governing equation of the model into a set of coupled ordinary differential structuring equations, important boundary conditions associated with the velocity and energy are provided in the equations in a dimensionless form. Finding solutions to the resulting system of differential equations using analytical methods is an exceedingly time-consuming and difficult process due to the complexity of the resulting system.

FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 2. Schematic diagram of FDM discretization.

Therefore, numerical methods are often considered the best approach to finding problem-specific simulations. We opted for the computational approach due to the many advantages offered by numerical approaches, such as the elimination of unnecessary computational and time-related costs. When considering the available numerical approaches, the Keller-Box approach [4244] is the best fit for our modeled differential system:

f=u,(16)
u=w,(17)
θ=p,(18)
ϕ=q,(19)
1+1βw+Wcww+fwu2M+Ku+Δθ=0,(20)
1Pr1+Rp+Nbpq+Ntp2+Ec1+1βw2+Wc2w3+Qθ=0,(21)
q+ScfqScGϕ+NtNbp=0,(22)
fjfj1h=ujuj12,
ρfjρfj1h2ρuj+ρuj1=fj1fj+h2ujuj1=r1,
ρujρuj1h2ρwj+ρwj1=uj1uj+h2wj+wj1=r5,
ρθjρθj1h2ρpj+ρpj1=θj1θj+h2pj+pj1=r6,
ρϕjρϕj1h2ρqj+ρqj1=ϕj1ϕj+h2qj+qj1=r7,
ψ1ρfj+ψ2ρfj1+ψ3ρuj+ψ4ρuj1+ψ5ρwj+ψ6ρwj1+ψ7ρθj+ψ8ρj1=r2,
χ1ρfj+χ2ρfj1+χ3ρwj+χ4ρwj1+χ5ρθj+χ6ρθj+χ7ρpj+χ8ρpj+χ9ρqj+χ10ρqj1=r3,
η1ρfj+η2ρfj1+η3ρpj+η4ρpj1+η5ρϕj+η6ρϕj+η7ρqj+η8ρqj1=r4,
ψ1=ψ2=h4wj+wj1ψ3=ψ4=h4fj+fj1m+k2hψ5=1+1β+wc2wjwj1+wc2wj+wj1+h4fj+fj1ψ6=1+1β+wc2wjwj1+wc2wj+wj1+h4fj+fj1ψ7=ψ8=Δh2,(23)
χ1=χ2=h4pj+pj1χ3=χ4=Ec1+1β2wj+wj1+Ec1+1β2hwj+wj12χ5=χ6=Qh2χ7=1pr1+R+Nbh4qj+qj1+h2fj+fj1χ8=1pr1+R+Nbh4qj+qj1+h2fj+fj1χ9=χ10=Nbh4pj+pj1,(24)
η1=η2=Schqj+qj1η5=η6=SchGgη3=NtgNb,η4=NtNbη7=1+Sch4fj+fj1η8=1+Sch4fj+fj1χ9=χ10=Nbh4p+pj1,(25)
r2=1+1βwj1wjWc2wj+wj1wjwj1h4fj+fj1wj+wj1
+h4uj+uj12+M+k2huj+uj1+Δh2θj+θj1,
r3=1Pr1+Rpj11Pr1+RpjNbh4pj+pj1qj+qj1Nth4pj+pj1h4fj+fj1pj+pj1
+Ec1+1βh4wj+wj1+Ec1+1βh8wj+wj13,
χ4=qj1qjSch4fj+fj1qj+qj1ScGh2ϕj+ϕj1NbNtpj+pj1.

In most cases, the block-tridiagonal structure of the linearized difference equation will be composed of variables or constants. However, in this particular instance, it will be composed of block matrices. The following is a definition of each member of the matrix that pertains to our scenario:

A1C2B2A2C2Bj1Aj1Cj1BjAjδ1δ2δj1δj=r1r2rj1rj,

that is,

Aδ=r,

where

A1=100000001r400000001000000001001h200000001h200000001h2,
Cj=000000000000000000000000000001h200000001h20000000Ah2,
B2=1h200000ψ2ψ4ψ6ψ8000χ20χ4χ6χ80χ1η2000η4η6η8000000000000000000000,
Aj=1h200000ψ1ψ3ψ5ψ7000χ10χ3χ5χ70χ9η1000η3η5η701h20000000001h2,
AJ=1h200000ψ1ψ3ψ5ψ7000χ10χ3χ5χ70χ9η1000η3η5η7100000000010000000010.

These computations are performed again and over again until a certain convergence criterion is reached, at which point the process is terminated when δv0iε1, where ε1 is a small prescribed value.

4 Results and discussion

In this study, we introduced a model for the flow of non-Newtonian CW nanofluids, which is regulated by the momentum f, temperature θ, and concentration ϕ equations and affected by energy radiation, magnetic field, slip velocity, viscous dissipation, energy creation, and chemical reaction. In order to resolve the highly non-linear ODE in Eqs 1113 and boundary conditions in Eqs 14 and 15, we adopt the Keller-Box approach. The rest of parameters for the simulations are defined as M=β=Nb=Wc=0.5,Kp=1.0,G=λ==0.2,Ec=Q=0.1,R=0.2, and Pr=2.0, respectively (Table 1) (Figure 3).

TABLE 1
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TABLE 1. Comparisons of Mahmoud’s result with those of the current work for f0.

FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 3. Variation of M on (A) fη, (B) θη, and (C) ϕη.

The data presented in Table 1 have been validated against prior research. The conclusions that can be drawn from these findings are very congruent with Mahmoud’s conclusions [45]. Whenever the physicochemical parameters were altered, the obeying diagrams were constructed to demonstrate the findings of f, θ, and ϕ. Figure 3 depicts the consequences M has on f, θ, and ϕ. When M is enhanced in this diagram, θ and nanoparticle ϕ rise; however, the velocity distributions tend to get larger, which contradicts what you would expect to see. Due to the presence of M, the motion of the nanofluid will be affected by a force that acts as propagation. It will be a physical event. This force can slow down the nanofluid that makes it so useful. This causes the nanofluid to soak up some of the heat emitted by the same force that created it.

Figure 4 shows the significant properties of the slip velocity factor λ and its influence on f, θ, and ϕ of the non-Newtonian nanofluid. When the slip velocity parameter is given a larger value, it is possible to anticipate a significant reduction in the nanofluid velocity, which will reduce the width of the boundary coat. Consequently, occurrences of phenomena related to slip velocity being present result in a significant improvement to θ and ϕ.

FIGURE 4
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FIGURE 4. Variation of λ on (A) fη, (B) θη, and (C) ϕη.

Figure 5 depicts the effects of β on the profiles of f, θ, and ϕ. As a direct consequence, the nanofluid flow slows down as it moves away from the sheet, making the boundary layer finer in proportion to the growing value of β. Conversely, when β is large, ϕ and θ are greater than they are when the Casson value is small.

FIGURE 5
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FIGURE 5. Variation of β on (A) fη, (B) θη, and (C) ϕη.

Figure 6 illustrates the discrepancy between θ and ϕ through the use of numerous quantities of the Brownian motion constraint Nb. Importantly, the appearance of Nb0 for nanoparticles significantly drops the rate of propagation in ϕ, although θ exhibits the reverse pattern. This is a factor that needs to be considered. From a purely physical perspective, an increase in the Brownian motion component may cause substantial movement of nanofluid molecules. As a result, the quantity of heat generated in the boundary layer region increases, as does the kinetic energy.

FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 6. Variation of Nb on (A) θη and (B) ϕη.

The impact of G on θ of the nanofluid and ϕ of its nanoparticles is shown in Figure 7. When ϕ is lower, the value of G increases. Additionally, there is a minor expansion in θ and the thickness of the thermal boundary layer. As might be observed in the diagram that follows, a sizeable G implies a high chemical transformation rate between nanofluid molecules. This, in turn, causes a considerable latency in the accumulation of nanofluid concentration. The effect of the Eckert number Ec on the values of θ and ϕ is illustrated in Figure 8. As anticipated, a considerable expansion of the thermal layer occurs as Ec moves forward. Due to viscous dissipation mechanisms, certain amounts of nanofluid kinetic energy are transformed into heat, which supports an enhancement in θ of the fluid at all locations within the appropriate boundary layer. In addition, ϕ displays the same minor tendency when the Eckert number Ec rises (Table 2).

FIGURE 7
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FIGURE 7. Variation of G on (A) θη and (B) ϕη.

FIGURE 8
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FIGURE 8. Variation of Ec on (A) θη and (B) ϕη.

TABLE 2
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TABLE 2. Variation of numerous constraints on Cf, Nux, and Shx.

Statistical representations are utilized to display the results of the numerical simulations. Table 2 illustrates how the various physical properties of nanofluids affect not only the rates of temperature and mass transport, but also the Cf coefficient. Notably, Cf goes up when the magnetic and porous parameters increase. Meanwhile, Nux and Shx increase in the other way. This is something that should be kept in mind. Furthermore, β and the slip velocity component produce a decline in Cf, a decrease in Nux, and a decrease in Shx. When the mixed convection parameter increases, Nux speeds up and simultaneously the rate of mass transmission increases. Similarly, the rising values of Ec, Nb, and G result in a drop in Nux. Conversely, Shx tends to exhibit the reverse trend.

5 Conclusion

A novel concept of the cumulative effects of slip velocity and the viscous dissipation feature is used to describe the flow of a non-Newtonian CW nanofluid caused by a stretching sheet. This concept is used to represent the flow. In addition, the chemical reactions between magnetic fields, thermal radiation, nanoparticles, and heat creation are considered. Moreover, the physical model is submerged in a material that is porous and saturated. The numerical investigation is presented in a graphically displayed form using the finite difference method, and it is discussed in some detail. The results are presented in detail as follows:

Ec, G, and the Brownian parameter are all factors that contribute to an increase in Shx, whereas Nux is impacted in a reverse manner.

❖ When M and the permeable media parameter increase, it increases the skin friction coefficient and decreases the flow rate of the nanofluid.

❖ Increasing Ec, mixed convection parameter, chemical reaction rate, or the Brownian parameter worsens the concentration distribution, whereas increasing β or the slip velocity parameter improves it.

❖ When the slip velocity is increased, there is a corresponding drop in the mass flux rate, the rate of heat transmission, and the wall shear stress.

❖ Temperature rises when there is an improvement in the porous parameter, β, slip velocity, and M.

Data availability statement

The raw data supporting the conclusion of this article will be made available by the authors, without undue reservation.

Author contributions

AM computed the results; SI wrote the original draft; HS and AM wrote the review draft. All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.

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Nomenclature

TW surface temperature (K)

B0 strength of the magnetic field (T)

T ambient temperature (K)

(u,v) velocity components (m/s)

C nanoparticle concentration (molL1)

Cf skin friction coefficient

We local Weissenberg numbers

Cw surface nanoparticle concentration (molL1)

DB Brownian diffusion coefficient (m2s1)

ρ density of the fluid (kgm3)

DT thermophoresis diffusion coefficient (m2s1)

Ec Eckert number

μ coefficient of viscosity (kgm1s1)

ν kinematic viscosity (m2s1)

g gravitational acceleration (ms2)

ϕ dimensionless concentration

λ1 slip velocity factor (m)

λ slip velocity parameter

σ electrical conductivity (sm1)

M magnetic parameter

σ* Stefan–Boltzmann constant (Wm1K4)

Nb Brownian motion parameter

η similarity variable

β Casson parameter

Nt thermophoresis parameter

Nux local Nusselt number

Γ Williamson parameter (s)

Q0 heat generation (absorption) coefficient

Qheat generation parameterR heat generation parameter Rradiation parameter

Rex local Reynolds number

Keywords: Williamson nanofluid, MHD, porous medium, stretched sheet, finite difference scheme

Citation: Irshad S, Majeed AH, Jahan S, Riaz A, Eldin SM and Shahzad H (2023) Numerical simulations of MHD generalized Newtonian fluid flow effects on a stretching sheet in the presence of permeable media: A finite difference-based study. Front. Phys. 11:1121954. doi: 10.3389/fphy.2023.1121954

Received: 12 December 2022; Accepted: 09 February 2023;
Published: 07 March 2023.

Edited by:

Kh S. Mekheimer, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

Reviewed by:

Aurang Zaib, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology Islamabad, Pakistan
Noreen Sher Akbar, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

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*Correspondence: Afraz Hussain Majeed, chafrazhussain@gmail.com; Hasan Shahzad, hasanshahzad99@hotmail.com

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