Improving agricultural efficiency with solar-powered tractors and magnetohydrodynamic entropy generation in copper–silver nanofluid flow

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dc.contributor.authorObalalu, Adebowale M.
dc.contributor.authorAlqarni, M. M.
dc.contributor.authorOdetunde, C.
dc.contributor.authorAsif Memon, M.
dc.contributor.authorOlayemi, Olalekan A.
dc.contributor.authorShobo, A. B.
dc.contributor.authorMahmoud, Emad E.
dc.contributor.authorAli, Mohamed R.
dc.contributor.authorSadat, R.
dc.contributor.authorHendy, A. S.
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-27T10:28:27Z
dc.date.available2023-10-27T10:28:27Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-19
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the impact of solar-powered tractor on agricultural productivity and energy efficiency. The implementation of solar energy in tractors has the potential to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources, minimize carbon emissions, and promote sustainable farming practices. This research investigates the reduction of energy consumption and enhancement of productivity by evaluating magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) entropy production through the flow of nanofluids containing copper-engine oil (Cu-EO) and silver-engine oil (Ag-EO). The study also evaluates the effectiveness of thermal transport in solar-powered tractors through several properties such as solar thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, slippery velocity, and porous media. The investigation analyzed the thermodynamics of entropy generation in a non-Newtonian Williamson nanofluid, with the aim of assessing its energy equilibrium and the effects of diverse physical parameters. In order to enable numerical investigation, similarity variables were implemented to transform partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations, and the Chebyshev collocation spectral method was applied to solve the governing equations. It has been revealed that the Williamson nanofluid have a smoother flow compared to the mixture fluid. Furthermore, Williamson-nanofluid demonstrate superior thermal conductivity and heat transfer characteristics compared to the base fluid, making them appropriate for utilization in cooling systems and heat exchangers in various industries. The boundary layer exhibits the maximum temperature while employing lamina-shaped particles, whilst the lowest temperature is shown when utilizing spherical-shaped nanoparticles. The Ag-EO nanofluid an efficiency rate of approximately 2.64 % with a minimum efficiency rate of 3.22 %. The findings will help develop eco-friendly agricultural methods that promote economic development while mitigating harm to the environment.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationObalalu AM, Alqarni MM, Odetunde C, et al., (2023) Improving agricultural efficiency with solar-powered tractors and magnetohydrodynamic entropy generation in copper–silver nanofluid flow. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Volume 51, November 2023, Article number 103603en_UK
dc.identifier.issn2214-157X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103603
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/20463
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherElsevieren_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/*
dc.subjectChebyshev collocation spectral methoden_UK
dc.subjectEntropy productionen_UK
dc.subjectSolar-powered tractoren_UK
dc.subjectWilliamson nanofluiden_UK
dc.titleImproving agricultural efficiency with solar-powered tractors and magnetohydrodynamic entropy generation in copper–silver nanofluid flowen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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