Abstract
A mathematical study is analyzed to explore the impact of zero normal flux condition on boundary layer flow of Carreau-Yasuda nanofluid flow over a heated surface. In this case the mean flow does not give the analytical solution of the Navier-Stocks, temperature, and concentration equations, hence for high Reynold's number the flow of boundary-layer can be determined by non-similarity transformations. The converted boundary-layer equations along with appropriate boundary conditions are then solved numerically. The solution of the modelled differential equations is calculated by utilizing moderate and well-known numerical technique namely BVP4C method. Carreau-Yasuda fluid model is employed to explore the characteristics of shear thinning and thickening fluids. It is generalized form of Carreau-Yasuda fluid which is applicable for having small and infinite shear rates.
•Carreau-Yasuda nanofluid is considered.•Viscosity factor is considered.•Nonlinear stretching phenomenon is accounted.•Zero normal flux is addressed.