Falkner-Skan Flow of a Maxwell Fluid with Heat Transfer and Magnetic Field. (6th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qasim, M.; Noreen, S.
• Other Names: Dulikravich George S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of engineering mathematics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-06-06
• Subjects: Engineering mathematics -- Periodicals; Engineering mathematics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 620.00151
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/692827
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7007

Abstract

Abstract : This investigation deals with the Falkner-Skan flow of a Maxwell fluid in the presence of nonuniform applied magnetic fi eld with heat transfer. Governing problems of flow and heat transfer are solved analytically by employing the homotopy analysis method (HAM). Effects of the involved parameters, namely, the Deborah number, Hartman number, and the Prandtl number, are examined carefully. A comparative study is made with the known numerical solution in a limiting sense and an excellent agreement is noted.