We consider a one-dimensional mixed convection of liquid metal with forced
circulation and unequal heating. The steady solution of the corresponding h
eat equation with proper boundary conditions is obtained analytically. The
solution shows formation of a local circulation loop by unequal heating and
deformation of the circulation loop by the forced circulation. It is also
found that the heat transfer characteristics are almost independent of the
unequal heating condition, although the deformation occurs more easily for
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