Abstract
This article aims to demonstrate the formation of entropy due to variable thermal conductivity, radiation, and fluid friction irreversibilities for a three-dimensional upper-convected Maxwell (UCM) fluid. The fluid motion occurs as a result of exponential stretching sheets. Separate discussions are held regarding the entropy generation related to the prescribed surface temperature and prescribed surface heat flux. Additionally, the heat transport mechanism is examined in the presence of thermal radiation. The governing physical situation is first modeled and then solved by using the homotopy analysis method to acquire the solution. The physical importance of relevant flow parameters is shown graphically and in tabular form. It is noted that the entropy generated is reduced with an increase in the thermal radiation parameter. Streamline patterns are also drawn for two-and three-dimensional UCM fluid models. Finally, the current analytical solution is found to be in agreement with the solutions in the literature.