Analysis of magnetohydrodynamic flow of Jeffrey-Hamel fluid in convergent/divergent channels using the numerical algorithm

This study explores the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow of a Jeffrey-Hamel fluid within a convergent/divergent channel, a scenario relevant to both physical and biological sciences. The flow dynamics between nonparallel inclined walls are governed by highly nonlinear differential equations derived through conservation laws and similarity transformations. By applying similarity transformations, the governing partial differential equations (PDEs) are converted into ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The NDSolve approach is then utilized to obtain numerical solutions for these equations. A comparison with existing methods in the literature confirms the accuracy and reliability of the results. Additionally, the impact of various dimensionless physical parameters, such as the influence of the magnetic parameter, angle alpha, and the Deborah number on the velocity profile is investigated. The parameters angle alpha, Eckert number, and volume friction are examined on the temperature profile, followed by a detailed discussion of the findings. • Investigating MHD flow of Jeffrey-Hamel fluid in convergent/divergent channels. • Applies similarity transforms to reduce PDEs into ordinary differential equations. • The solutions of the problem are obtained by NDSolve. • Examines effects of parameters on velocity and temperature distributions.