ON THE VALIDITY OF THE PRINCIPLE OF MINIMUM ENTROPY PRODUCTION

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis is to show the importance of correct performance of picture representation and circumspect interpretation of variation in the application of the minimum entropy production principle. As an incorrect formulation of a variational task, written for the Fourier heat conduction problem has shown, the principle of minimum entropy production apparently goes to contradiction with the energy balance equation [1]. This led to further erroneous conclusions. The misunderstanding can be resolved - ex-ceeding far off beyond the actual problem with Gyarmati's picture representation and variational principle, the Governing Principle of Dissipative Processes.