Modelling Thermal Radiation Effects on Temperature and Concentration on Magnetohydrodynamic Flow in the Presence of Chemical Reaction in a Porous Medium

Abstract

This study presents a mathematical model that explores the impact of thermal radiation effects on temperature and concentration on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow in the presence of chemical reaction in a porous medium. The governing partial differential equations were non- dimensionalized, transformed to ordinary differential equations using harmonic solution technique and solved using perturbation method. The results which were presented graphically, highlight several key observations. Specifically, an increase in Grashof number, Dufour number, and porosity parameter leads to higher velocity profiles. Furthermore, Radiative parameters are found to reduce the fluid temperature. The findings of this work will be crucial in optimizing processes in areas like combustion, cooling systems and environmental control technology where such complex interactions are prevalent.