Variable viscosity effect on two layered flow of blood through time dependent stenosed artery with slip velocity
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This study investigates the influence of variable viscosity and slip velocity on flow rate, resistance to flow, and wall shear stress within a specific range of parameters. A two-layered model is developed, where the core region of the blood is modeled as a Casson-type non-Newtonian fluid, and the plasma layer is assumed to behave as a Newtonian fluid. The results are presented graphically and discussed thoroughly. Additionally, the findings are compared with previously reported experimental results.
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angular frequency, Casson flow, hematocrit, plug velocity, pressure gradient, slip velocity, stenosis, variable viscosity, viscosity index, volumetric flow rate, wall shear stress, Womersley parameter, yield stressHow to Cite
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