Abstract: Theoretical study and numerical simulations are made on size distribution characteristic of initial liquid drops during aerosol explosive dispersal process.With thermodynamic consistent concept,the maximization of entropy generation in the initial breakup process,constraint equations of the problem are derived,and probability distribution function of initial drop size is obtained.Numerical predictions are in agreement with air-blast annular nozzle experimental data and Samirant experimental data.

Key words: aerosol, initial breakup, liquid drops produced by explosive dispersal, size distribution