On the Existence and Applicability of Extremal Principles in the Theory of Irreversible Processes: A Critical Review

A brief review of the development of ideas on extremal principles in the theory of heat and mass transfer processes (including those in reacting media) is given. The extremal principles of non-equilibrium thermodynamics are critically examined. Examples are shown in which the mechanical use of entro...

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Main Author: Igor Donskoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/19/7152