Research Article

Bioheat Transfer Equation with Protective Layer

Table 2

Thermophysical parameters related to the body part 15, 21.

ParametersSymbolsValuesUnits

Thermal conductivitieskt0.48
Blood specific heatcb3850J/kg°C
Blood densityρb1000kg/m3
Blood perfusion rate3kg/s·m3
Metabolismqm1085
Arterial temperatureTa37°C
Thickness of tissue (domain)N0.03M
Temperature at right boundaryTb24°C