Abstract: An approach for the computer simulation of nonlinear multiport systems is presented. Bond graph techniques are utilized in the development. The objective of the formulation is to derive a system ...

Abstract: A procedure for converting causally assigned bond graphs into corresponding linear graphs is presented. Topological relations between bond graphs and linear graphs are stipulated. Correspondences ...

Abstract: Some fundamental theorems concerning the relationship between the junction structure of bond graphs and the effort and flow equations, are presented. Necessary and sufficient conditions are ...

Abstract: A method is presented for the formulation of mathematical models of nonlinear systems. The method employs as the underlying principle the relaxation of the requirement of explicit causality at ...

Abstract: A new performance index for the computer aided design of control systems is developed. The index is structured to force the design of the control systems into a region of the design space ...

Abstract: The problem of deriving a suitable mathematical model for complex devices is discussed. A small vibratory air pump is used as the medium of presentation. The modeling process begins with the ...