Exact solution for boundary layer flow of Casson fluid over a permeable stretching/shrinking sheet

In this investigation, the steady boundary layer flow of Casson fluid over a porous stretching/ shrinking sheet is studied. The governing equations are transformed using similarity transformations and then solved analytically. In both stretching and shrinking sheet cases, the closed form exact solutions are obtained. The solution is always unique for stretching sheet case. On the other hand, in shrinking sheet case, the solution may exist or may not and if exists it may be unique or may be of dual nature; these all depend on the value of Casson parameter and wall mass transfer parameter. Also, the analysis reveals that for steady flow of Casson fluid stronger mass suction is needed. (C) 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim