Article
Mixed Convection in Vertical Internal Flow of a Micropolar Fluid
International Journal of Engineering Science
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Disciplines
Abstract
The theory of micropolar fluids due to Eringen is used to formulate a set of equations for the flow and heat transfer characteristics of the combined convection micropolar flow in vertical channels. It is found that the microstructure and substructure parameters have significant effects on the flow and thermal fields. By making the Newtonian solvent more and more micropolar, it is possible to obtain drag reduction as well as reduced heat transfer characteristics.
DOI
10.1016/0020-7225(89)90148-1
Version
Postprint
Publisher's Statement
NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in International Journal of Engineering Science. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in International Journal of Engineering Science, 27, 12, (1989) DOI 10.1016/0020-7225(89)90148-1
Citation Information
ReddY Gorla, R., Ghorashi, B., , & Wangskarn, P. (1989). Mixed convection in vertical internal flow of a micropolar fluid. International Journal of Engineering Science, 27(12), 1553-1561. doi:10.1016/0020-7225(89)90148-1