Axisymmetric finite element solution of non-isothermal parallel-plate flow

Steady non-isothermal parallel-plate flow of a Newtonian fluid with a temperature dependent viscosity is considered. The viscosity is modelled by a Nahme type law. We apply axisymmetric Q(k) finite elements to the coupled nonlinear system to obtain numerical solutions for a wide range of parameters. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.