Local similarity solutions of the forced and free convection flow past a semi-infinite vertical porous plate have been obtained numerically. Velocity and temperature profiles are shown for air (Pr = 0.72) and for different values of Gr (Gr > 0, cooling of the plate and Gr < 0, heating of the plate) (Grashof number), E (Eckert number) and f w (f, > 0, suction, f w < 0, injection). The effects of these parameters are discussed.
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