Numerical heat transfer model in skin burn depth simulations

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to discuss properties of the finite difference method in numerical simulations of heat transfer in skin. The analysis is done for the proposed model implemented in Borland C++ Builder, for static and transients conditions and external excitation. The results of simulation are compared to the simulation results in I-DEAS® Finite Element Modeling (FEM) and to thermograms recorded in animal experiments. Numerical model is implemented for one and three-dimensional heat transfer model.