Thermal Conduction Effects in Human Skin. II. Experimental Validation and Application of Data in Selection of Materials.
Abstract
Experimental production of threshold blisters at material temperatures, and contact times predicted from measurements of pain thresholds validated the concept underlying this study, that is, that the relationship between pain and blister thresholds established earlier for radiant and for convective heating could be extended into the region appropriate to conductive heating to provide a simple factor by which to convert pain threshold contact times to threshold blister times. From the successful demonstration of this thesis, it is concluded that extrapolation of converted pain threshold temperature-time values determined empirically constitutes a reliable means of predicting maximum permissible temperature of materials for safe contact with bare skin. The information so derived pertinent to areas of minimal epidermal thickness is presented to chart from suitable for use in preselection of thermally safe construction and manufacturing materials. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA068480
Entities
People
- A. M. Stoll
- J. R. Piergallini
- M. A. Chianta
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster