Murali Gundagania*, Sivaiah Sheria, Ajit Paulb, and M. C. K. Reddyc

aDepartment of Mathematics, GITAM  University, Hyderabadbad,India
bDepartment of Mathematics, SHIATS University, Allahabad, India
cDepartment of Mathematics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India


 

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A numerical solution to the problem of unsteady magnetohydrodynamic free convective flow past a vertical porous plate has been analyzed. The dimensionless governing equations are solved using finite element method. The velocity, temperature and concentration fields are studied for different physical parameters.


Keywords: Unsteady; MHD; free convection; porous plate; FEM.


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ARTICLE INFORMATION


Received: 2012-04-25
Revised: 2012-12-21
Accepted: 2013-02-23
Available Online: 2013-09-01


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Gundagani, M. 2013. Unsteady magnetohydrodynamic free convective flow past a vertical porous plate. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 11, 267–275. https://doi.org/10.6703/IJASE.2013.11(3).267