Thermoelectric magnetohydrodynamic flow in a liquid metal-infused trench

• Published in: Journal of fluid mechanics Vol. 1004
• Main Authors: Bond, O.G., Howell, P.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 28.01.2025
• Subjects: JFM Papers; magnetic fluids; high-Hartmann-number flows

We derive a mathematical model for steady, unidirectional, thermoelectric magnetohydrodynamic (TEMHD) flow of liquid lithium along a solid metal trench, subject to an imposed heat flux. We use a finite-element method implemented in COMSOL Multiphysics to solve the problem numerically, demonstrating...