Quasi linearization of mixed convection micropolar flow near stagnation point with suction

Bhargava, Rama, Kumar, Lokendra, Takhar, Harmindar S. and Agarwal, R. S. (2004) Quasi linearization of mixed convection micropolar flow near stagnation point with suction. International journal of heat and technology, 22 (1). pp. 103-111. ISSN 0392-8764

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Abstract

This paper presents a numerical solution for the mixed convection flow of an incompressible micropolar fluid near a stagnation point on a horizontal cylinder, with suction effects. The governing partial differential equations have been solved by using the quasi-linearization technique and the results have been compared with those obtained by using the finite difference method. Profiles for the velocity, microrotation and temperature functions are presented for a wide range of the buoyancy and the suction parameter values. It is noticed that micropolar fluids help in the reduction of drag forces and also act as a cooling agent, whereas suction enables us to control the boundary layer flow.