Thermal and flow dynamics of blood‐based Casson hybrid nanofluid under transient conditions

Abstract

Owing to enhanced performance, the hybrid nanofluids are finding increasingly varied applications in areas such as energy systems, extrusion operations, industrial activities, and chemical processes. The aim of current model is to explore thermal behavior of Casson hybrid nanofluid flow when subjected to a magnetic force. Two types of carbon nanotubes, the single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), dispersed in blood were investigated. The study addressed the problem based on time‐dependent thermal conductivity and considering an external heat source. It is important to understand how heat transfer occurs in nanofluids with variable thermal conductivity because it is a significant feature in many thermodynamic systems where nanofluids play important roles. To formulate the set of dimensionless governing equations, similarity variables are employed. The numerical shooting method, known for its high precision, is applied to solve these equations. The accuracy of the solutions is verified by comparison with results from previous studies, and the impact of various parameters is examined. It is noticed that velocity profile declined due to unsteady parameter for both types of CNTs (SWCNTs‐MWCNTs). An increase in the nanoparticles' volume fraction results in elevated temperatures.