"A separation process is a method that converts a mixture or solution of chemical substances into two or more distinct product mixtures. Its a scientific process used to separate two or more substances in order to obtain purity. At least one of the resulting mixtures from the separation is enriched in one or more of the source mixtures constituents. These processes exploit differences in chemical properties or physical properties (such as size, shape, charge, mass, density, or chemical affinity) between the constituents of a mixture. Separations can be analytical (identifying the size of each fraction without harvesting them) or preparative (preparing fractions for further processes that benefit from separation). They play a crucial role in modern industrial applications, ensuring raw materials are usable and valuable. These processes are widely used in various industries such as mining, chemical, building, cement, food, fragrance, ceramic and others where bulk and powder materials are processed. This book focuses on the theoretical foundations of these processes, with an emphasis on solid particles in two-phase flows.

It delves into topics related to entropy, statistical approaches, and mathematical modeling"-- Provided by publisher.