Compressible MHD boundary layer in the stagnation region of a sphere

Kumari, M and Takhar, HS and Nath, G (1990) Compressible MHD boundary layer in the stagnation region of a sphere. In: International Journal of Engineering Science, 28 (5). pp. 357-366.

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Abstract

The steady laminar compressible boundary layer flow of an electrically conducting fluid in the stagnation region of a sphere with an applied magnetic field has been studied. The effects of the induced magnetic field, mass transfer, and viscous dissipation have been taken into account. Both isothermal and adiabatic wall conditions have been considered. The governing equations have been solved numerically using a shooting method. The skin friction and heat transfer are found to be strongly affected by the magnetic field, mass transfer, wall temperature and Mach number. It is found that the magnetic field reduces the heat transfer. This is a significant result which can be used in controlling the heat transfer rate. The boundary layer solutions break down as the magnetic parameter tends to a certain critical value.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	International Journal of Engineering Science
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Mathematics
Date Deposited:	10 Feb 2011 08:52
Last Modified:	10 Feb 2011 08:52
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/35243

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