Entropy generation analysis of hybrid nanofluid through flexible tube with convective conditions

Entropy generation analyses of hybrid nanofluids via compliant wall tubes are performed with peristalsis effects in this study. Thermophysical properties of nanofluid are incorporated in mathematical formulations for various shapes of nanoparticles. Convective conditions on the boundary are considered. Momentum and energy equations are modeled and simplified under the lubrication approach. Solutions are calculated numerically using MATHEMATICA. The impact of various related parameters on flow quantities is observed via graphs. The study reveals greater entropy generation for blade-shaped nanoparticles.

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Entropy generation analyses of hybrid nanofluids via compliant wall tubes with peristalsis effects were conducted in this study. Mathematical models incorporating thermophysical properties of nanofluids and various shapes of nanoparticles were developed. Convective conditions on the boundary were considered. The momentum and energy equations were simplified using the lubrication approach and solved numerically using MATHEMATICA. Graphs were used to observe the impact of various parameters on flow quantities. The study revealed higher entropy generation for blade-shaped nanoparticles.