Similarity solutions for boundary layer equations of a Powel-Eyring fluid

Hayat T., Pakdemirli M., AKSOY Y.

Mathematical and Computational Applications, vol.18, no.1, pp.62-70, 2013 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3390/mca18010062
  • Journal Name: Mathematical and Computational Applications
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.62-70
  • Keywords: Boundary layer theory, Non-Newtonian fluid, Powel-Eyring fluid, Similarity transformations
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Boundary layer equations are derived for the first time for the Powel-Eyring fluid model, a non-Newtonian model proposed for pseudoplastic behavior. Using a scaling symmetry of the equations, partial differential system is transferred to an ordinary differential system. Resulting equations are numerically solved using a finite difference algorithm. Effects of non-Newtonian parameters on the solutions are discussed.