Local non-similarity solutions for the flow of a non-Newtonian fluid over a wedge

The boundary layer and heat transfer equations for a non-Newtonian fluid, r epresented by a power-law model, over a porous wedge is studied. The free s tream velocity, the surface temperature variations, and the injection veloc ity at the surface are assumed variables. Similar and non-similar solutions are presented and the restrictions for these cases are studied. The result s are presented for velocity and temperature profiles for various values of the dimensionless numbers. The effects of the different parameters on the skin friction co-efficient and the local heat transfer co-efficient are als o studied. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.