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Unsteady Flows of a Generalized Fractional Burgers’ Fluid between Two Side Walls Perpendicular to a Plate
The unsteady flows of a generalized fractional Burgers’ fluid between two side walls perpendicular to a plate are studied for the case of Rayleigh-Stokes’ first and second problems. Exact solutions of the velocity fields are derived in terms of the generalized Mittag-Leffler function by using the double Fourier transform and discrete Laplace transform of sequential fractional derivatives. The solution for Rayleigh-Stokes’ first problem is represented as the sum of the Newtonian solutions and the non-Newtonian contributions, based on which the solution for Rayleigh-Stokes’ second problem is constructed by the Duhamel’s principle. The solutions for generalized second-grade fluid, generalized Maxwell fluid, and generalized Oldroyd-B fluid performing the same motions appear as limiting cases of the present solutions. Furthermore, the influences of fractional parameters and material parameters on the unsteady flows are discussed by graphical illustrations
Comments on: "Starting solutions for some unsteady unidirectional flows of a second grade fluid," [Int. J. Eng. Sci. 43 (2005) 781]
A significant mathematical error is identified and corrected in a recent
highly-cited paper on oscillatory flows of second-grade fluids [Fetecau &
Fetecau (2005). Int. J. Eng. Sci., 43, 781--789]. The corrected solutions are
shown to agree identically with numerical ones generated by a finite-difference
scheme, while the original ones of Fetecau & Fetecau do not. A list of other
recent papers in the literature that commit the error corrected in this Comment
is compiled. Finally, a summary of related erroneous papers in this journal is
presented as an Appendix.Comment: 8 pages, 2 figures (4 images), elsarticle class; accepted for
publication in International Journal of Engineering Scienc
Stokes' first problem for some non-Newtonian fluids: Results and mistakes
The well-known problem of unidirectional plane flow of a fluid in a
half-space due to the impulsive motion of the plate it rests upon is discussed
in the context of the second-grade and the Oldroyd-B non-Newtonian fluids. The
governing equations are derived from the conservation laws of mass and momentum
and three correct known representations of their exact solutions given. Common
mistakes made in the literature are identified. Simple numerical schemes that
corroborate the analytical solutions are constructed.Comment: 10 pages, 2 figures; accepted for publication in Mechanics Research
Communications; v2 corrects a few typo
Some Exact Solutions to Equations of Motion of an Incompressible Third Grade Fluid
This investigation deals with some exact solutions of the equations governing
the steady plane motions of an incompressible third grade fluid by using
complex variables and complex functions. Some of the solutions admit, as
particular cases, all the solutions of Moro et al[1].Comment: 6 pages, 7 figure
Exact solutions for unsteady axial Couette flow of a fractional Maxwell fluid due to an accelerated shear
The velocity field and the adequate shear stress corresponding to the flow of a fractional Maxwell fluid (FMF) between two infinite coaxial cylinders, are determined by means of the Laplace and finite Hankel transforms. The motion is produced by the inner cylinder that at time t = 0+ applies a shear stress fta (a ≥ 0) to the fluid. The solutions that have been obtained, presented under series form in terms of the generalized G and R functions, satisfy all imposed initial and boundary conditions. Similar solutions for ordinary Maxwell and Newtonian fluids are obtained as special cases of general solutions. The unsteady solutions corresponding to a = 1, 2, 3, ... can be written as simple or multiple integrals of similar solutions for a = 0 and we extend this for any positive real number a expressing in fractional integration. Furthermore, for a = 0, 1 and 2, the solutions corresponding to Maxwell fluid compared graphically with the solutions obtained in [1–3], earlier by a different technique. For a = 0 and 1 the unsteady motion of a Maxwell fluid, as well as that of a Newtonian fluid ultimately becomes steady and the required time to reach the steady-state is graphically established. Finally a comparison between the motions of FMF and Maxwell fluid is underlined by graphical illustrations
Exact solutions for the unsteady rotational flow of a generalized second grade fluid through a circular cylinder
Here the velocity field and the associated tangential stress corresponding to the rotational flow of a generalized second grade fluid within an infinite circular cylinder are determined by means of the Laplace and finite Hankel transforms. At time t = 0 the fluid is at rest and the motion is produced by the rotation of the cylinder around its axis with a time dependent angular velocity Ωt. The solutions that have been obtained are presented under series form in terms of the generalized G-functions. The similar solutions for the ordinary second grade and Newtonian fluids, performing the same motion, are obtained as special cases of our general solution
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