Numerical Model of Thermal Responses in Human Skin under Low-Level Radiant Exposure

• Published in: 东华大学学报（英文版） Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 408 - 412
• Main Authors: ZHANG Wenhuan, LI Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology,Ministry of Education,Donghua University,Shanghai 200051,China 30.08.2022; College of Fashion and Design,Donghua University,Shanghai 200051,China%College of Fashion and Design,Donghua University,Shanghai 200051,China
• Subjects: bioheat model; thermal response; thermo-physiological model; mass transfer; human skin
• DOI: 10.19884/j.1672-5220.202202259
• ISSN: 1672-5220

TS941.17; For improving the evaluative accuracy of thermal protective clothing performance, the estimated methods of thermal response of skin and the human body were comprehensively described and analyzed. This study reviewed the one-dimensional (1D) and multi-dimensional heat transfer models of the skin heat transfer model, including the corresponding heat and moisture transfer. Further, it investigated the influence of moisture transfer in vivo heat transfer. Moreover, the thermo-physiological model with active regulation was analyzed, especially in the local extremes, such as fingers and toes. Additionally, future research trends are discussed in estimating thermal protective performance. In developing the thermal protective model, it is essential to consider the geometric structure, local heat thermoregulation of extremities, and mass transfer inside the skin.