International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 144 - Number 9 |
Year of Publication: 2016 |
Authors: Debasish Dey, Ardhendu Sekhar Khound |
10.5120/ijca2016910434 |
Debasish Dey, Ardhendu Sekhar Khound . Relaxation and Retardation Effects on Free Convective Visco-Elastic Fluid Flow Past an Oscillating Plate. International Journal of Computer Applications. 144, 9 ( Jun 2016), 34-40. DOI=10.5120/ijca2016910434
An unsteady two dimensional free convective flow of visco-elastic fluid past a flat surface with heat and mass transfer has been investigated. The surface is oscillating with about a mean velocity U0. Oscillating temperature and concentration about T_∞ and C_∞ respectively have been considered at the surface. The visco-elastic fluid flow is characterized by Oldroyd-B fluid model having two rheological parameters: relaxation time and retardation time. In the governing fluid flow, a magnetic field of uniform strength B0 has been applied along the transverse direction to the surface. Governing equations of motion are solved analytically by using perturbation scheme. Analytical expressions for velocity profiles, shearing stress at the surface, temperature and concentration fields are obtained. Results are discussed graphically for various combinations of flow parameters involved in the solution. A special emphasis is given on the effects of relaxation and retardation times.