Abstract

Understanding and optimizing heat transfer processes in complex fluid systems is the driving force behind studying the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow of [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text] nanofluid across a radiative moving wedge, taking into account the impacts of viscous dissipation and Joule heating. Nanofluids, such as [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text], increase heat transmission and thermal efficiency. However, the complicated challenges caused by fluid characteristics and radiative heating need a thorough investigation. This study examines MHD hybrid nanofluid heat transfer via a permeable wedge using joule heating, mass suction, viscous dissipation, variable viscosity, thermal radiation, variable thermal conductivity, and variable Prandtl number. We use similarity transformation to solve the ordinary differential equations that follow from the governing partial differential equations. We then check the results for correctness and dependability. To ensure the reliability and validity of the outcomes, source parameters are crucial to the validation process. The consequence of changing these parameters on the heat transmission properties of the MHD hybrid nanofluid is studied for both the scenario without and with thermal radiation by methodically analyzing the percentage increase or reduction. The validation process also includes a comparison of the computed values, such as the heat transfer rate and skin friction factor, with established theoretical predictions. This examination guarantees that the numerical solution, executed using the bvp4c technique in MATLAB, corresponds to the anticipated physical behavior of the system being studied. In addition, the findings exist using both graphical and tabular forms, which allows for a clear and succinct illustration of how different physical limitations affect flow characteristics.