Numerical study of mixed convection and entropy generation in enclosure with two circular heat source filled with nanofluid

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Numerical study of mixed convection and entropy generation in enclosure with two circular heat source filled with nanofluid


Abstract- In this study, entropy generation and mixed convection fluid flow and heat transfer of Al2O3-water nanofluid with variables properties in enclosure with two circular heat source that are kept at costant tempreature of Th is numerically investigated. The top and vertical walls of the enclosure are maintained at constant temperature of Tc (Tc

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