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J. Comp. & Math. Sci. Vol.2 (3), 493-504 (2011)

Finite Element Analysis of Viscous Heat Generating Fluid in a Vertical Channel with Quadratic Density Temperature Variation and Radiation G. VENU GOPALA KRISHNA1 and D. CHITTI BABU2 1

Department of Mathematics, VRS & YRN College of Engg. & Tech., Chirala, A.P. India 2 Department of Mathematics, Government College (A), Rajahmundry, A.P., India. ABSTRACT In this paper we investigate the convective heat and mass transfer through a porous medium confined in a vertical channel in the presence of heat generating sources with quadratic temperature variation and radiation. The equations governing the velocity, energy and diffusion are non-linear coupled. By applying Garlekin Finite element analysis with quadratic interpolation functions the equations are solved. The velocity, temperature and concentration distributions are evaluated for different parameters. The rate of heat transfer and mass transfer are evaluated for different variations of parameters. Keywords: Convective heat transfer, mass transfer, porous medium.

INTRODUCTION Flow and heat transfer in porous medium has been attracting the attention of an increasingly large number of investigators in recent years. The need for fundamental studies in porous media heat transfer stems from the fact that a better understanding of a host of thermal engineering applications in which porous materials present is required. The accumulated impact of the studies in two fold, first to improve the performance of existing porous media – related thermal system, second is to generate new ideas and

explore new avenues with respect to the use of porous media in heat transfer applications. Some examples of thermal engineering disciplines which understand to benefit from a better understanding of heat and fluid flow process through porous materials and geo thermal system, thermal insulation, grain storage, solid matrix heat exchangers, extractions and the manufacturing of numerous products in the chemical industry. The majority of the studies pertain to fluid flow and heat transfer in porous medium based on the Darcy’s flow6. Darcy’s equation gives satisfactory results for closely packed porous medium but does not explain

Journal of Computer and Mathematical Sciences Vol. 2, Issue 3, 30 June, 2011 Pages (399-580)


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