Darcy–Brinkman and Darcy–Brinkman–Forchheimer models are used.
Competition between linear and quadratic drag terms is analyzed by heatline method.
Effect of Forchheimer term on fluid and heat flow patterns is large for Prm < 0.7.
Average Nusselt number and percentage error for two models are calculated.
Error is higher for rhombic cavity at low Prm.