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Thermal Performance of Entropy-Optimized Tri-Hybrid Nanofluid Flow within the Context of Two Distinct Non-Newtonian Models: Application of Solar-Powered Residential Buildings

Ahmed Mohamed Galal^1,2, Adebowale Martins Obalalu³, Akintayo Oladimeji Akindele⁴, Umair Khan^5,6, Abdulazeez Adebayo Usman⁷, Olalekan Adebayo Olayemi⁸, Najiyah Safwa Khashi’ie^9,*

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering in Wadi Alddawasir, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Alddawasir, 18413, Saudi Arabia
2 Production Engineering and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
3 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kwara State University, Malete, 23431, Nigeria
4 Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, 210101, Nigeria
5 Department of Mathematics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India
6 Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Sakarya University, Serdivan/Sakarya, 54050, Turkey
7 Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences Ila-Orangun, Ila-Orangun, 234101, Nigeria
8 Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kwara State University, Malete, 23431, Nigeria
9 Fakulti Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka, 76100, Malaysia

* Corresponding Author: Najiyah Safwa Khashi’ie. Email:

(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Computational Methods and Applications of Nanofluids in Engineering)

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2025, 142(3), 3089-3113. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2025.061296

Received 21 November 2024; Accepted 03 February 2025; Issue published 03 March 2025

Abstract

The need for efficient thermal energy systems has gained significant attention due to the growing global concern about renewable energy resources, particularly in residential buildings. One of the biggest challenges in this area is capturing and converting solar energy at maximum efficiency. This requires the use of strong materials and advanced fluids to enhance conversion efficiency while minimizing energy losses. Despite extensive research on thermal energy systems, there remains a limited understanding of how the combined effects of thermal radiation, irreversibility processes, and advanced heat flux models contribute to optimizing solar power performance in residential applications. Addressing these knowledge gaps is critical for advancing the design and implementation of highly efficient thermal energy systems. Owing to its usage, this study investigates the thermal energy and irreversibility processes in the context of solar power systems for residential buildings. Specifically, it explores the influence of thermal radiation and the Cattaneo–Christov heat flux model, considering the interactions over a stretching surface. The study incorporates cross fluid and Maxwell fluid effects into the governing model equations. Utilizing the Galerkin-weighted residual method, the transformed model is solved to understand the impacts on heat distribution. The findings reveal that increased thermal radiation and thermal conductivity significantly enhance heat distribution, offering valuable insights for optimizing solar power system efficiency in residential applications.

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