Sensitivity analysis of magnetohydrodynamic mixed convective trapezoidal heat exchanger containing hybrid nanofluid: numerical and statistical approach

Authors

  • Saiful Islam Department of Mathematics, Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
  • Goni Molla Department of Applied Physics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
  • Badhan Neogi Department of Mathematics, Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
  • Muhammad Faiaz Department of Mathematics, Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
  • B.M. Jewel Rana Department of Quantitative Sciences (Mathematics), International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh
  • Md. Mamun Molla Department of Mathematics & Physics, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; Center for Applied and Computational Sciences (CACS), North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/ather.2025.156579

Keywords

hybrid nanofluid, mixed convection, heat exchanger, response surface methodology, sensitivity analysis

Abstract

The consequences of magnetohydrodynamic mixed convection in a trapezoidal heat exchanger are investigated through numerical analysis. Due to the extensive applications of both mono and hybrid nanofluids in manufacturing and thermal engineering, the Ag-MgO-H2O hybrid nanofluid is selected as the working material for the entire domain. Additionally, a horizontal magnetic field is applied to the cavity. The finite element method is involved to solve the corresponding mathematical equations. The physical implications of the results are examined over a range of Reynolds numbers (10 ≤ Re ≤ 200), Hartmann numbers (0 ≤ Ha ≤ 100), and nanoparticle volume fractions (0 ≤ ϕ ≤ 0.08) using streamlines, isotherms, and line graphs. The impact of key factors on the response function is illustrated using the response surface methodology with 2D and 3D visualizations. Sensitivity rates are analysed by developing a best-fit correlation. It is concluded that the thermal enhancement of the hybrid nanofluid is achieved up to 11.4% by incorporating hybrid nanoparticles, and due to the upsurge of the Reynolds number. Conversely, the influence of the magnetic field leads to a decline in this rate to 10.02%. The use of Ag-MgO-H2O hybrid nanofluid improves the heat transfer efficiency of water by 6.62%. Finally, the results of this study may offer valuable insights for designing an efficient mixed convective mechanical device.

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Islam, Saiful, et al. “Sensitivity Analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic Mixed Convective Trapezoidal Heat Exchanger Containing Hybrid Nanofluid: Numerical and Statistical Approach”. Archives of Thermodynamics, vol. 46, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 61-76, doi:10.24425/ather.2025.156579.

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