Series solution of the temperature distribution in the Falkner-Skan wedge flow by the homotopy analysis method

European Journal of Mechanics, B/Fluids

Volumn 28, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 689-693

  Yao, Baoheng ^a  

^a SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Heat transfer; Homotopy analysis method; Series solution; The Falkner Skan wedge flow

Indexed keywords

ANALYTICAL METHOD; FALKNER-SKAN; HOMOTOPY ANALYSIS METHOD; HOMOTOPY ANALYSIS METHODS; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; SERIES SOLUTION; SERIES SOLUTIONS; TEMPERATURE FIELD; THE FALKNER-SKAN WEDGE FLOW; WEDGE FLOW;

HEAT TRANSFER;

HEAT EXCHANGERS;

EID: 67651091582     PISSN: 09977546     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2009.06.002     Document Type: Article

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