Table 1.
Overview of the full series of experiments
Sample number | Hyperthermia experiment | Medullar cavity long axis [78] | Mean temperature elevation (°C) | Controller precision (°C) | Delivered energy (kJ) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | #1 | 10.0 | 5.82 | 0.26 | 7.87 |
1 | #2 | 10.0 | 6.22 | 0.20 | 7.69 |
2 | #3 | 16.1 | 6.71 | 0.41 | 8.92 |
2 | #4 | 16.1 | 6.92 | 0.31 | 8.59 |
2 | #5 | 16.1 | 5.91 | 0.41 | 10.0 |
3 | #6 | 12.9 | 6.42 | 0.23 | 10.07 |
4 | #7 | 14.1 | 6.20 | 0.11 | 12.17 |
4 | #8 | 14.1 | 5.69 | 0.29 | 10.85 |
5 | #9 | 14.9 | 6.18 | 0.18 | 6.93 |
5 | #10 | 14.9 | 5.72 | 0.18 | 5.74 |
6 | #11 | 10.9 | 6.30 | 0.15 | 10.50 |
6 | #12 | 10.9 | 5.87 | 0.20 | 7.47 |
6 | #13 | 10.9 | 6.05 | 0.12 | 7.79 |
6 | #14 | 10.9 | 6.32 | 0.61 | 8.07 |
The mean temperature elevation corresponds to the centre of medullar cavity during the steady state regime, to be compared with the prescribed elevation of + 6 °C