The document discusses solving the two-dimensional Laplace equation to model steady heat flow problems. It presents:
1) The general boundary value problem (BVP) for the Laplace equation in a semi-infinite and finite lamina.
2) The separation of variables method to obtain solutions as a sum of products of ordinary differential equations.
3) Applying boundary conditions to determine constants and obtain the general solution for temperature distribution.
4) Examples of applying the method to specific BVPs for steady heat flow, including plates with various boundary temperature profiles and geometries.