Variable properties of MHD third order fluid with peristalsis

Abstract

This article addresses the impact of temperature dependent variable properties on peristaltic flow of third order fluid in a symmetric channel. The MHD fluid and viscous dissipation effects are taken into account. Assumptions of long wavelength and low Reynolds number are employed to model the problem. The governing nonlinear coupled equations are solved using perturbation method. Approximate solutions are obtained for the stream function, temperature and pressure gradient. The results are graphically analyzed with respect to various pertinent parameters. Keywords: Peristaltic flow, Third order fluid, Temperature dependent properties, Viscous dissipation