Impact of nanoparticle shape in enhancing heat transfer of magnetized ternary hybrid nanofluid

Nanoadditives are a type of heat transfer intensification approach adopted in heat exchangers to enhance the performance of micro- and macro-scale industrial systems, electronic as well as energy through improvement of the thermal performance of regular fluids. Inspired from these applications, we discussed the flow of magnetized ternary hybrid nanofluid (THNF) over a moving wedge with different nanoparticle shapes and radiation effect. Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg's fourth fifth order (RKF-45) method together with the technique of shooting are utilized to solve dimensionless control equations. The impact of the physical parameters on velocity and temperature profiles have been analyzed, and the outcomes are portrayed via graphical illustrations. In addition, the physical quantities such as friction factor and Nusselt number, are scrutinized for various sundry parameters and the outcomes are displayed in graphical and tabulated form. The results evidently designate that the heat transfer capability of ternary hybrid nanofluid is more intensified than the hybrid nanofluids. It is also worth perceiving that blade shape of ternary hybrid nanoparticles has higher tendency to enhance the rate of heat transfer as compared to ternary hybrid nanoparticles with platelets, cylinders, brick and spherical shapes.

Automated summary

Nanoadditives are a type of heat transfer intensification approach used in heat exchangers to enhance the performance of industrial systems, electronic devices, and energy equipment by improving the thermal performance of regular fluids. The study found that magnetized ternary hybrid nanofluid has a higher heat transfer capability in the flow over a moving wedge, and ternary hybrid nanoparticles with blade shape have a higher tendency to enhance the rate of heat transfer.