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What is the difference between non equilibrium-equilibrium and equilibrium phase transitions?

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What is the difference between non equilibrium and equilibrium phase transitions?

My question is about the distinction between certain kinds of phase transitions. I understand what the difference between first and second order ones are. What is the difference between non equilibrium and equilibrium phase transitions?