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Discontinuity, Nonlinearity, and Complexity

Dimitry Volchenkov (editor), Dumitru Baleanu (editor)

Dimitry Volchenkov(editor)

Mathematics & Statistics, Texas Tech University, 1108 Memorial Circle, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA

Email: dr.volchenkov@gmail.com

Dumitru Baleanu (editor)

Cankaya University, Ankara, Turkey; Institute of Space Sciences, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania

Email: dumitru.baleanu@gmail.com


Analytical Solution of Buoyancy Force and Effects of an Aligned Magnetic Field on an Unsteady MHD Free Convection Flow Oscillating between Two Inclined Plates

Discontinuity, Nonlinearity, and Complexity 15(2) (2026) 145--155 | DOI:10.5890/DNC.2026.06.001

S. Rama Mohan$^{1}$, N. Maheshbabu$^{2}$, M. Eswara Rao$^{3}$, L. Ramamohan Reddy$^{4}$, B. Ramana$^{5}$

$^{1}$ Department of Mathematics, PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences (Autonomous), Ongole-523272. A.P., India

$^{2}$ Department of Mathematics, Dr.S.R.K. Govt Arts College, Yanam-533464.U.T. of Puducherry, India

$^{3}$ Department of Mathematics, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India

$^{4}$ Department of Mathematics, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Knowledge Technologies, Ongole-523225. A.P., India

$^{5}$ Department of Mathematics, QIS College of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous), Andhra Pradesh, India

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Abstract

This study explores the analytical solution for magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) free convection flow in an unsteady state occurring between two inclined plates. It takes into account factors such as buoyancy forces, an aligned magnetic field, thermal radiation, chemical reactions, and radiation absorption. By implementing the Analytical Perturbation Method, the analysis yields expressions for velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles, highlighting the interactions among magnetic fields, gravitational forces, and thermal radiation. The findings illustrate notable impacts on flow characteristics and thermal behavior, which {is} subsequently examined through graphical representations. Additionally, calculations yield tabulated data on heat transfer rates (Nusselt number) and mass transfer rates (Sherwood number).

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