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Non-Dimensional Parameters and Their Physical Signicance: Pr ν α Pr ν D Sc

The document presents a table of non-dimensional parameters used in fluid dynamics, detailing their names and physical significance. Key parameters include the Prandtl Number, Schmidt Number, Deborah Number, and others, each representing different physical phenomena such as thermal diffusivity, viscoelastic behavior, and nanoparticle movement. This information is essential for understanding fluid behavior under various conditions.

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Non-Dimensional Parameters and Their Physical Signicance: Pr ν α Pr ν D Sc

The document presents a table of non-dimensional parameters used in fluid dynamics, detailing their names and physical significance. Key parameters include the Prandtl Number, Schmidt Number, Deborah Number, and others, each representing different physical phenomena such as thermal diffusivity, viscoelastic behavior, and nanoparticle movement. This information is essential for understanding fluid behavior under various conditions.

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Parameter Name Physical Signicance

ν
Pr = Prandtl Number Ratio of momentum diusivity to thermal diu
α
uids have low thermal diusivity (e.g., oils).
ν
Sc = Schmidt Number Ratio of momentum diusivity to mass diusivi
DB
plies slower mass diusion (common in denser na
β1 = λ1 c Deborah Number Represents viscoelastic nature. Higher β1 indica
ory eect of the uid.
w
Ws = √ Suction/Injection Parameter Describes whether uid is sucked into (Ws < 0
cν
of (Ws > 0) the disk surface. Aects boundary
rates.
τ ∗ DB (Cw − C∞ )
Nb = Brownian Motion Parameter Reects intensity of nanoparticle movement due
ν
sions. Enhances thermal conductivity and uid
τ ∗ Dτ (Tw − T∞ )
Nt = Thermophoresis Parameter Indicates nanoparticle drift from high to low te
T∞ ν
Aects concentration boundary layer.
δ = ζ(Tw − T∞ ) Viscosity Variation Parameter Models the temperature dependence of uid vi
means viscosity decreases more with temperatu
σB02
M= Magnetic Parameter Describes inuence of applied magnetic eld. H
ρc
resistive Lorentz force, slowing uid motion.
4σ ∗ T∞3
Rd = ∗
Radiation Parameter Quanties radiative heat transfer. Higher Rd
kk
perature and thermal boundary layer thickness.
Table 1: Dimensionless parameters with their physical interpretation

Non-Dimensional Parameters and Their Physical


Signicance

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