Entropy of Complex Processes and Systems

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.

1. Brief history, properties and problems of the entropy parameter 2. Statistical component of entropy3. Dynamic component of entropy4. Checking the adequacy of entropic model of two-phase flows in separation regimes5. Place of the entropy parameter in modern science