“Finite-element models provide valuable analysis tools to examine the fundamental thermal conductivity differences for radial and tangential heat transfer at the micro level, and also to estimate the transient heat transfer effects at the macro level in a board of wood. A parametric method enabled the numerous simulations to be run efficiently and provide a broad range of data needed in determining the heat transfer coefficients. Such an approach in studying heat transfer issues in wood has numerous practical applications that include optimizing drying schedules for different board cuts, determining heat treatment times to kill insects, and determining heat curing times for solid wood as well as composites. In this respect, FEA software is a valuable tool to explore and review fundamental laws of science.”