Novel analytic-numerical model of free convection: with leading edge considered

A novel solution of the free convection boundary problem is represent ed in analytical form for velocity and temperature for an isothermal vertical plate, as an example. These fields are built as a Taylor Series in the x coordinate with coefficients as functions of the vertical coordinate (y). We restrict ourselves by cubic approximation for both functions. The basic Navier-Stokes and Fourier-Kirchhoff equations and boundary conditions give links between coefficients and connected with free convection heat transfer phenomen on which define the analytical form of the solution as a function of the Grashof number only. In t he solution the non zero velocity of a fluid flow through a leading edge of the plate is take n into account. The solution in the form of velocity and temperature profiles is numerically evaluated and illustrated for air.