Numerical exploration of micropolar fluid stratified flow over curved stretching sheet under buoyancy effect

Abstract

This article focuses on the effect of buoyancy on the bioconvective micropolar fluid flow over a curved stretching surface under the slip boundary condition. Mass and heat transfer analysis has been analysed using double stratification, linear heat source, chemical reaction and Joule dissipation. The calculation of entropy formation in a fluid flow is also illustrated. Using similarity transformations, the system of partial differential equations is transformed into a set of ordinary differential equations through reduction in the flow equations and then solved using the numerical methodology of the Runge‐Kutta‐Fehlberg 4th‐5th order method. The mathematical data obtained for velocity, temperature, concentration, and bio‐convection profiles with different parameters are presented on graphs. The velocity profile exhibits consistent behaviour near the buoyancy parameter, with a decrease at the boundary followed by an increase. Notably, the velocity profile experiences a decrease under first‐order slip conditions but grows when subjected to second‐order slip. Micro‐rotation intensifies as the material parameter increases. Conversely, temperature and concentration has declined as the stratification parameter rises. Additionally, the concentration of motile microorganisms reduces with increasing Lewis number and Peclet number. As the material parameter rises, entropy decreases while the Bejan number increases.