2007 , Volume 12, № 4, p.85-95

We consider a deformation of a thin film, which is hanging between two solid flat walls under the action of a thermal load. A two-dimensional model is applied to describe the motion of thin layers of viscous nonisothermal liquid under microgravity conditions. The model is based on the Navier-Stokes equations. We give a detailed description of the numerical algorithm for solution of this problem. Numerical analysis of the influence of thermal loads on the deformation and breaking of freely hanging thin films has been carried out. The mutual influence of capillary and thermo-capillary forces on thin film free surface position has been shown. Solutions to some model problems are presented.