Gibbs' Entropic Paradox and Problems of Separation Processes

Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-0-444-63919-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 190 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 394 g

Gibbs' Entropic Paradox and Problems of Separation Processes reviews the so-called Gibb's Paradox observed during the mixing of two systems. During the last 150 years, many physicists and specialists in thermodynamics, statistical and quantum mechanics been engaged in the solution of the Gibbs paradox. Many books and journal articles have written on this topic, but a widely accepted answer is still lacking. In this book, the author reviews and analyzes all this data. Based on findings, the book formulates a different approach to this paradox and substantiates it on the basis of physical and statistical principles.

The book clearly shows that entropy consists of two parts, static and dynamic. Up to now, entropy has been connected only with the process dynamics. However, the Gibbs paradox is caused by the change in the static component of entropy. Finally, the book includes examples of separation processes and how to optimize them in various fields, including biology, cosmology, crystallography and the social sciences.

Zielgruppe

<p>students, doctoral candidates and scientists and specialists in the fields of thermodynamics statistical physics; biology; crystallography; astronomy; all other fields using the entropy parameter; mining engineering; metallurgy; electronics; modern ceramics; </p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barsky, Eugene

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Chemische Verfahrenstechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Peculiarities of Thermodynamic Regularities Formation 2. Brief Review of Thermodynamic Regularities 3. The Gibbs Paradox and Attempts of Its Solution 4. Solution of the Gibbs Paradox and Related Problems 5. Available Quality Criteria for Separation Processes 6. Generalized Optimization Criterion for Separation Processes 7. Multistage Separation Mechanism 8. Practical Application of the Obtained Results 9. Analysis of the Obtained Results and Summing-up

Über Autor(innen)

Barsky, Eugene
The author, Dr. Eugene Barsky, has been engaged in this subject for 18 years, since 1993. His M.Sc. thesis completed in 1998 was devoted to the development of models of cascade separation of solid materials in flows. His PhD thesis completed in 2001 was devoted to the development of entropy criterion of separation processes optimization. Among dozens of criteria applied, the entropy criterion has proved to be the most unbiased one. Since that time, the author has been developing these topics in depth. He created a number of industrial cascade apparatuses for powders separation and dust collection, wrote about 20 articles, published two books, participated in many scientific congresses and conferences. The material accumulated during 6 recent years is presented in the proposed book.