Statistical parameters of separation processes

Abstract

The regime of two-phase ascending flow in which the solid phase can move in both directions is called critical. The analysis of such flows from the standpoint of statistical approach has allowed establishing main parameters characterizing this mass process. Chaotizing factor and solid phase mobility are among its energy characteristics. It is shown that two-phase systems that can exchange energy and particles, evolve towards an equilibrium state with maximal entropy. In this case, the ratio of mobility factors in all parts of the system to the chaotizing factor acquires the same value. The analysis of this ratio leads to a universal criterion of separation curves affinization. In this respect, the identity of this criterion for different size classes ensures their equal extractability. A correlation between principal parameters characterizing a two-phase flow as a statistical process is determined. Ill. 4. Ref. 4.