Enhanced heat transfer analysis of hybrid nanofluid over a Riga plate: Incorporating Lorentz forces and entropy generation

The Riga plate, comprising a configuration of electrodes and permanent magnets, can induce a wall-parallel Lorentz force through external electric and magnetic fields, enabling effective control of fluid flow. This paper focuses on studying the flow characteristics of Al2O3-Cu/water hybrid nanofluid past a Riga plate in the presence of strong suction. The mathematical model incorporates a two-phase approach to describe the behavior of the nanofluid, while considering the Grinberg-term to account for the wall parallel Lorentz force generated by the Riga plate. Several influential factors such as entropy generation, viscous dissipation, heat flux, thermal radiation, slippage, and convective boundary conditions of temperature are considered in our investigation. Entropy generation within thermodynamic systems contributes to energy losses resulting from various factors, including frictional forces, viscosity, and chemical reactions. Minimizing entropy generation is crucial to enhancing system performance. To address the research problem, we utilize dimensionless parameters and assume strong suction to simplify the governing partial differential equations. The dimensionless model is subsequently solved numerically using the Adams-Bashforth technique. Additionally, a comprehensive graphical analysis is conducted to examine the impact of various dimensionless parameters on the flow fields. This study highlights the importance of controlling fluid flow using the Riga plate in the presence of suction and investigates the behavior of a specific nanofluid under these conditions. The results provide valuable insights into the influence of key parameters on the flow characteristics. We conclude that effective utilization of the Riga plate can lead to significant enhancements in fluid flow control. Moreover, the study contributes to reducing energy losses through minimizing entropy generation. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive approach, considering multiple influential factors and employing a two-phase model for the nanofluid. Additionally, the inclusion of the Grinberg-term to account for the wall parallel Lorentz force adds to the uniqueness of the study. This research expands upon previous efforts in the literature by providing a more comprehensive analysis of the fluid flow control using the Riga plate, incorporating a broader range of factors, and presenting a numerical solution approach.