This work is focused on 2-D unstable convective dusty gas flow over a semi-infinite plumb (vertical) cone. The ruling PDE’s are solved numerically using a finite difference algorithm. Our current numerical outcomes are compared with the available published paper and it is concluded that they are in an outstanding agreement with each other. Mathematical results are presented in favor of transient dusty gas momentum, dust particles velocity, temperature contour, local as well as average skin friction. Nusselt number on selected values of dust mass concentration and dust parameters are presented graphically and discussed briefly. This is done in order to make clear the influence of the various parameters involved in the problem.

apex, dusty gas, finite difference, shearing stress, vertical cone.

Received: October 23, 2020; Accepted: December 10, 2020; Published: April 12, 2021

How to cite this article: G. Palani and E. J. Lalith Kumar, Dusty gas flow over a semi-infinite vertical cone, JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 22(2) (2021), 201-216. DOI: 10.17654/HM022020201

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