Peristaltic flow of a third grade fluid accounting Joule heating and Magnetic field. Effects in an asymmetric channel

In this article, we have analysed the MHD third grade fluid flow induced by a peristaltic wave. The flow is analysed using the lubrication approximations. The reduced equations are solved by Adomian Decomposition Method (ADM) and the expressions for stream function, velocity, pressure gradient and frictional force are obtained. The effect of pertinent parameters such as Brinkmann number, magnetic field, Deborah number and phase difference are analysed and illustrated graphically. The results shown that the rate of conduction of heat enhances by supplying heat to the channel. Also it is noticed that by increasing magnetic field the Lorentz forces reduces the velocity. This study finds application in various practical devices like electric power generators, heaters and conductors