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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Phys., 11 April 2025
Sec. Fluid Dynamics
Volume 13 - 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2025.1533252
This article is part of the Research TopicDynamics of Complex FluidsView all 7 articles
The study of stochastic non-Newtonian fluid flows in porous media has significant applications in engineering and scientific fields, particularly in geophysical transport, biomedical flows, and industrial filtration systems. This research develops a high-order numerical scheme to solve deterministic and stochastic partial differential equations governing the Darcy–Forchheimer flow of Williamson fluid over a stationary sheet. This study aims to formulate and validate a computationally efficient two-stage method that accurately captures the effects of non-Newtonian behavior, porous media resistance, and stochastic perturbations. The proposed two-stage numerical method integrates a modified time integrator with a second-stage Runge-Kutta scheme, ensuring second-order accuracy in time for deterministic problems. The Euler-Maruyama approach handles Wiener processes for stochastic models, providing robust performance under random fluctuations. A compact sixth-order spatial discretization scheme enhances solution accuracy while maintaining computational efficiency. Numerical experiments, including Stokes’ first problem, demonstrate the superior accuracy and reliability of the proposed method compared to existing second-order Runge-Kutta schemes. The results confirm that the technique effectively captures complex interactions between deterministic and stochastic effects while significantly improving computational efficiency. This study advances numerical techniques for stochastic fluid dynamics, providing a practical framework for modeling and analyzing non-Newtonian fluid flows in porous media with real-world applications in engineering, geophysics, and industrial systems.
In recent years, the investigation of non-Newtonian fluids has gained considerable interest owing to its complex behaviour, which is crucial in numerous engineering and commercial applications, including petroleum extraction, polymer processing, and biological systems. The Williamson fluid is a non-Newtonian fluid distinguished by its shear-thinning characteristics. The flow characteristics of Williamson fluids, particularly when affected by stochastic factors, pose distinct challenges in modelling and computation because of the nonlinear structure of their governing equations. Numerical strategies are essential for achieving approximate solutions when analytical methods are impractical.
We formulate a resilient two-stage predictor-corrector methodology to tackle the flow’s stochastic characteristics. The predictor phase calculates the solution at an intermediate temporal level, yielding a preliminary estimate, while the corrector phase enhances this solution at the following temporal level. This method facilitates precise time-stepping for the stochastic differential equations that dictate the flow of Williamson fluid, rendering it appropriate for managing the system’s intrinsic uncertainties and unpredictable variations.
Here are the main points of this work:
1. We developed a two-stage numerical scheme for solving deterministic and stochastic partial differential equations with second-order temporal and sixth-order spatial accuracy.
2. We Integrated a compact sixth-order scheme for spatial discretization, enabling efficient handling of spatial gradients in the Darcy–Forchheimer model.
3. In the context of Williamson fluid flow, a thorough examination of the interplay between concentration and temperature gradients, magnetic fields, and the effects of porous media.
4. Comparative analysis of the proposed scheme with the existing second-order Runge-Kutta method, demonstrating superior accuracy in solving the Stokes first problem for the Williamson fluid.
Non-Newtonian fluids exhibit distinct rheological characteristics, defined by their shear-thinning or shear-thickening behaviour. The characteristics mentioned above confer benefits in domains such as fluid transport, mixing, and heat transfer, thereby enhancing the efficiency and performance of various processes. Consequently, these fluids play an essential role in shaping and advancing the domain of modern engineering and industrial methodologies. Recently, a growing body of research has focused on a range of non-Newtonian models, encompassing the viscoelastic system [1], Maxwell system [2], Casson system [3], power-law system [4], Carreau system [5], and Eyring-Powell system [6].
The Williamson model, a significant element in emulsion sheet manufacture, exemplifies one category of such models. This notion is applied in various contexts, including plasma flow, photographic film production, and the understanding of hemodynamics. The shear-thinning properties of the Williamson [7] model in non-Newtonian fluids are well-known. He stressed how this model is crucial for differentiating plastic flow from viscous flow. In addition, he found that this model is just as important in bioengineering, especially for evaluating hemodialysis applications and mass and heat transport in blood arteries. Due to its significance, numerous scholars have dedicated their time and resources to investigating the dynamics of Williamson fluid flow across various conditions, demonstrating the research community’s deep interest and commitment to comprehensively understanding this fluid type. Owing to their importance, these fluids are essential in numerous vital technical and industrial domains. The homotopy analysis method can be used for quantitative analysis [8], in stagnation point flow [9], chemical reactions on a stretching cylinder [10], in porous media [11], with the effects of viscous dissipation and slip velocity [12], with thermal radiation and chemical reaction influences [13], under multiple slip boundary conditions [14], and in nanofluid scenarios with magnetic field effects [15].
According to Williamson, the Williamson fluid model is one of the simplest non-Newtonian models that attempts to capture the behaviour of viscoelastic shear-thinning [16]. A chemical process was used by Krishnamurthy et al. [17] to demonstrate the flow of thermally radiative Williamson fluid on a stretched sheet. Their findings demonstrated a decrease in fluid temperature attributable to the existence of the Williamson parameter. Khan et al. [18] illustrated the effects of slip flow of Williamson nanofluid within a porous media. The surface drag force diminishes as the Williamson fluid parameter increases. Hayat et al. [19] examined a Williamson fluid’s 2D unsteady radiative flow on a porous stretched surface. As the Williamson parameter increases, the fluid velocity decreases. In their investigation of Williamson fluid flow across a stretching sheet, Nadeem et al. [20] discovered that the skin friction coefficient decreases as the Williamson parameter increases. Apply the Keller box method to investigate the MHD flow of Williamson fluid across a stretching sheet, as demonstrated by Salahuddin et al. [21]. Their results suggest that the Williamson fluid parameter decreases fluid velocity. Refs. [22, 23] contain only a few substantial analyses of this subject matter.
Many industrial processes include fluids passing through porous media. Its few uses include drying wood, storing nuclear waste, processing food, refining oil, facilitating drainage, and watering crops. Darcy’s principle analyses flow behaviour under low porosity and small velocity conditions. The Darcy principle didn't work when the Reynolds number amount was more than 1. Forchheimer [24] included the square velocity element in the momentum equation to get around this restriction. Then, for operations involving higher Reynolds numbers, this is referred to as the Forchheimer number. The Darcy–Forchheimer flow of a viscous fluid across a plate was examined by Mukhopadhyay et al. [25] using numerical analysis. The researchers found that lowering the permeability parameter made the fluid colder. The 3D Williamson nanomaterial flow over a Darcy–Forchheimer porous media is shown by Hayat et al. [26]. As the Forchheimer number increases, the surface shear stress decreases. Khan et al. [27] visualized the Darcy–Forchheimer flow of a viscous fluid undergoing heterogeneous-homogeneous chemical processes. The availability of the Darcy number causes a noticeable reduction in the fluid speed, as their data demonstrate. An analysis of the hybrid nanofluid’s Darcy–Forchheimer and slip flow on a revolving disc is carried out by Haider et al. [28]. They demonstrated that a greater estimate of Forchheimer enhances the fluid temperature. Sadiq et al. [29] identified a steady 3D Darcy–Forchheimer flow of carbon nanotubes on a spinning disc in Refs. [30–33], you can find a compilation of significant research on these topics.
A viscous fluid that cannot be compressed and is incompressible is described by the Navier-Stokes equation. Despite the notion that the Navier-Stokes equation is intrinsically deterministic, the fact that certain solutions behave randomly may lead to fresh insights regarding the beginning of turbulence. However, from a purely mathematical point of view, whether solutions to the equation presented above exist and whether they are smooth is still largely unsolved. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss several approaches to analyzing the solutions to the above equation, including a random component.
One famous example of a deterministic equation that conceals unpredictability is the famous Schrödinger equation. Any quantum physics experiment will show some degree of blatant randomness, even though it is not based on mathematical probability theory. Notwithstanding this inexplicable dilemma, Quantum Theory has yielded an impressive suite of control tools, notably the inversion of solutions to classical equations of motion that are (in principle) differentiable and instead display uncertainty. Simulating “dry water” (Von Neumann) only adds another layer of complexity to the already complicated Euler equation.
There seems to be no proof currently that it does not produce singularities [34]. There are other ways to generate randomness, although errors in the initial conditions could also be a source of uncertainty. This calls for applying statistical approaches, such as tracking the evolution of a probability measure in conjunction with the pertinent physical beginning data. See, for instance [35, 36], for examples of how this fits into the statistical approach to turbulence that began in the 19th century. A variety of stochastic diffusion-based Langevin dynamics may account for both equilibrium and non-equilibrium dynamics, as well as Kraichnan’s model in turbulent advection [37]. Nevertheless, the chosen numerical model may include uncertainty (see [38, 39] for further information on this subject in climate modelling).
A popular method for dealing with stochasticity is introducing stochastic partial differential equations by applying random forces to the Navier-Stokes equation. After the revolutionary mathematical work, a deluge of material covers the subject [40]. Even though turbulence usually introduces stochasticity at the Eulerian level, models of the Langevin type that include smooth Lagrangian trajectories and stochastic velocities have been evaluated [41]. D.D. Holm more recently used Lie transfer to introduce stochastic advection [42]. Stochastic partial differential equations describe the resultant motion, and the approach is also Eulerian.
This space cannot accommodate any stochastic methods related to fluid dynamics. A limited number of subjects and their corresponding references have been chosen. It is important to note that several fascinating formulas exist for probabilistic representations. This is a recognized practice in stochastic analysis. A potential application lies in fluid dynamics, where it may be utilized to depict the anticipated values of functionals of stochastic processes as solutions to partial differential equations. Three distinct methodologies are presented: one employs a probabilistic model of the vorticity field, another utilizes branching processes alongside the Fourier transform, and the third implements Lagrangian diffusion processes. For additional information, go to [43–45] accordingly.
This study offers two numerical schemes that can be used to discretize partial differential equations. The scheme is constructed using Taylor series expansion and then implemented to solve the flow problem. The non-Newtonian, incompressible, laminar fluid flow is considered over the flat plate. The governing equations are reduced to dimensionless partial ones rather than ordinary ones. Then, these dimensionless equations are solved using the proposed scheme.
The proposed scheme is applicable for solving stochastic differential equations; however, a scheme for the deterministic model must be constructed before its construction. The scheme is a bifurcated predictor-corrector framework. The predictor scheme determines the answer at a specified time level, whereas the corrector scheme identifies the solution at the subsequent time level. To propose a scheme, consider the following differential equations.
where
Step 1: Predictor Stage:
Using an explicit exponential integration approach, the predictor stage approximates the solution at an intermediate time step.
The symbol
Step 2: Corrector Stage:
The corrector stage refines the predicted solution by incorporating further corrections derived using the Taylor series expansion. The corrector stage can be expressed as:
The Taylor series method will determine the parameter in Equation 3.
It is obtained using predictor stage (Equation 2) in Equation 3.
The Taylor series expansion for
By inserting the Taylor series expansion (Equation 5) into Equation 4 as
By equating the terms
Upon solving Equation 7, the solution can be written as
These coefficients from Equation 8 are then used in the corrector equation to improve the accuracy of the final solution.
The semi-discretized scheme for Equation 1 is written as
Equations 9, 10 are used for time discretization for Equation 1. To discretize space, the variable compact scheme is employed. The compact scheme for Equation 1 can be written as Equations 11, 12
Where
Where
This compact discretization method ensures higher-order spatial accuracy while maintaining computational efficiency. Better resolution of gradients and boundary layer effects.
The primary objective of this project is to develop a framework for stochastic partial differential equations. To accomplish this, consider the subsequent stochastic partial differential equation.
Where
The first stage or predictor stage of the proposed scheme for Equation 14 is the same as the first stage of the deterministic model (1). The second stage for stochastic differential Equation 14 can be written as
Where
The predictor stage provides a first estimate of the solution, incorporating explicit nonlinear effects. The corrector stage refines the solution using a higher-order correction term, ensuring improved accuracy.
The stochastic term
The Von Neumann stability analysis, or Fourier series analysis, is used to assess the stability of finite difference schemes. Using this stability analysis, the difference equation is transformed into trigonometric equations. Further stability conditions are imposed into the trigonometric equations. The analysis provides the exact condition for linear partial differential equations and estimates the actual stability condition for nonlinear partial differential equations. To apply this analysis, consider the following transformations
Where
Applying transformations (Equation 16) and (Equation 17) into the predictor stage of the proposed scheme (Equation 11) yields
Re-write Equation 18 as
Where
Incorporating transformation (Equations 16, 17) into the second corrector stage of the scheme (Equation 15) gives using
By using the first stage (Equation 19) in the second stage (Equation 20) it yields
Re-write Equation 21 as
Where
The amplification factor can be expressed as
By using the expected value of the square of the amplification factor, Equation 23 is written as
If
The scheme will remain stable in the mean square sense if it meets conditions (Equation 25); otherwise, the solution will be unstable.
Theorem 1. The proposed time and compact scheme in space are consistent in the mean square sense.
Proof: Let
Where
By subtracting Equation 27 from Equation 26 and then applying the absolute value of the square of difference it yields
Re-write Equation 28 as
Now consider the inequality
The use of inequality (Equation 30) in inequality (Equation 29) yields
Upon applying the
Thus, the proposed scheme in time and compact spatial discretization is consistent in the mean square sense proved by Equation 32.
Here, we provide a comparative summary highlighting the stability criteria of our proposed scheme versus alternative methods. Below, we outline a summary of Table 1 comparing the stability characteristics of the proposed method against existing numerical schemes.
The Von Neumann stability analysis is applied to derive the stability condition. The stochastic nature of the problem requires the scheme to be stable in the mean-square sense. The derived stability condition is:
Table 1 effectively compares the stability criteria, stochastic effects, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed method versus alternative approaches. The proposed scheme ensures stability in stochastic problems and offers superior accuracy and computational efficiency.
Examine a laminar, unstable, incompressible Williamson fluid above a fixed plate. The fluid flow is propelled by temperature and concentration gradients. Let
Here is the explanation of each equation used in problem formulation:
Momentum (Velocity) Equation 33:
Energy (Heat Transfer) Equation 34:
Concentration (Mass Diffusion) Equation 35:
Subject to initial and boundary conditions
Let
where
The governing Equations 33–36 are reduce to Equations 38–40
subject to the dimensionless initial and boundary conditions
Where in Equation 41
The dimensionless local Nusselt and Sherwood numbers are given as Equation 42
These describe the rate of heat and mass transfer at the surface.
The stochastic model is written as Equations 43–45
Subject to the same initial and boundary conditions for the deterministic model.
We present a detailed simulation study with the following objectives:
The proposed computational approach is validated for both deterministic and stochastic models. For deterministic problems, the method exhibits second-order accuracy, while it demonstrates improved accuracy for stochastic differential equations compared to the conventional Euler-Maruyama method. The Euler-Maruyama scheme is an adaptation of the classical Euler method that incorporates the Wiener process term, efficiently managed in our approach through a two-stage process. The first phase involves modifying the exponential integrator, while the second phase employs the Runge-Kutta method. The results confirm that the scheme effectively captures deterministic and stochastic effects, ensuring numerical stability in the mean-square sense for stochastic diffusion equations.
The stability of the proposed scheme is verified for the scalar stochastic diffusion equation. Unlike traditional approaches, the scheme preserves consistency in the mean and does not require linearization to address nonlinear differential equations. The explicit nature of the scheme ensures efficient computation by solving the differential equations in two distinct phases: the first stage excludes the Wiener process, while the second stage incorporates it. Numerical simulations confirm the scheme’s robustness in handling nonlinear Darcy–Forchheimer flows and effectively capturing oscillatory boundary conditions.
Figure 2 illustrates the impact of the Weissenberg number
Figure 3 illustrates the impact of the magnetic field parameter
Figure 4 illustrates the effect of the Forchheimer number
Figure 5 illustrates the effect of the coefficient of the space-dependent term in the heat source
Figure 5. Effect of coefficient of space dependent term in heat source on temperature profile using
Figure 6 illustrates the effect of the reaction rate parameter
Figure 6 illustrates the effect of the Prandtl number
Figure 7. Effect of Prandtl number and coefficient of temperature-dependent term of heat source on local Nusselt number using
Figure 8 illustrates the effect of the Schmidt number
Figure 9 presents a contour plot representing the velocity distribution in a non-Newtonian Williamson fluid flow through a porous medium under various physical effects. The parameters used in the simulation are:
Figure 10 presents a contour plot illustrating the temperature distribution in a non-Newtonian Williamson fluid flow through a porous medium under various physical parameters. The simulation is conducted with the following parameter values:
Figure 11 presents a contour plot illustrating the concentration distribution in a non-Newtonian Williamson fluid flowing through a porous medium. The concentration field is influenced by various physical parameters, which are set as follows:
Table 2 presents a comparative analysis of the proposed numerical scheme and the existing second-order Runge-Kutta (RK2) method for solving Stokes’ first problem. For comparison purposes, the corrector stage of the proposed scheme is replaced with the following stage.
Table 2. Comparison of proposed and existing second-order runge-kutta method for Stokes’ first problem using
The comparison is performed based on
These results validate the effectiveness of the two-stage computational method developed in this study, demonstrating its superior numerical performance in solving stochastic Darcy–Forchheimer non-Newtonian flows.
This research introduces an innovative computational method for addressing deterministic and stochastic partial differential equations, specifically emphasizing the stochastic Darcy–Forchheimer flow of Williamson fluid over a stationary surface. The suggested two-stage approach integrates a modified time integrator with a second-stage Runge-Kutta algorithm, attaining second-order temporal precision for deterministic models. A sixth-order compact approach is utilized to tackle spatial discretization difficulties, providing great accuracy and processing efficiency. The strategy employs the Euler-Maruyama method to manage Wiener processes in stochastic models, facilitating flexibility to fluctuations in fluid flow dynamics. A numerical scheme has been proposed for solving stochastic time-dependent partial differential equations. The scheme was explicit, and it was comprised of two stages. The compact scheme was chosen to discretize space variable(s). The stability and consistency in the mean square sense of the scheme were presented. The scheme did not require any other scheme to get a solution to the problem. The proposed scheme is implemented in a dimensionless stochastic model of Williamson fluid dynamics, integrating essential physical phenomena such as Darcy–Forchheimer drag and the shear-thinning characteristics of the fluid. Numerical studies on the Stokes first issue indicate that the suggested technique surpasses current second-order Runge-Kutta methods in accuracy, especially in describing the complex relationship between deterministic and stochastic factors affecting the flow. The concluding points can be expressed as.
1. The modification of the proposed scheme performed better than the existing second-order Runge-Kutta method.
2. The compact sixth-order spatial discretization enhances solution accuracy without introducing excessive computational overhead, making it well-suited for high-resolution simulations.
3. Velocity profile declined on average due to the increase in Weissenberg’s number.
4. The velocity profile had dual behaviour on average due to the rising Forchheimer number.
5. The concentration profile declined by raising the reaction rate parameter.
6. The comparative analysis highlights the superior performance of the proposed scheme, offering a reliable alternative to existing methods for solving similar problems.
Finally, a computationally efficient and highly accurate method for non-Newtonian fluids in porous media is introduced, expanding the current state-of-the-art in stochastic fluid dynamics numerical techniques. This paradigm could be further developed in future studies to examine various types of non-Newtonian fluids and more complicated flow configurations, including three-dimensional geometries or transient boundary conditions. Furthermore, there is still room for improvement in the scheme’s optimization for real-time applications and large-scale simulations.
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Keywords: stochastic scheme, stability, consistency, Williamson fluid, Darcy Forchheimer flow, porous media, Stokes first problem
Citation: Arif MS, Abodayeh K and Nawaz Y (2025) A two-stage computational approach for stochastic Darcy-forchheimer non-newtonian flows. Front. Phys. 13:1533252. doi: 10.3389/fphy.2025.1533252
Received: 23 November 2024; Accepted: 05 March 2025;
Published: 11 April 2025.
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