System Dynamics: Modeling, Analysis, Simulation, Design / Edition 1

by Ernest Doebelin

Overview

Addressing topics from system elements and simple first- and second-order systems to complex lumped- and distributed-parameter models of practical machines and processes, this work details the utility of systems dynamics for the analysis and design of mechanical, fluid, thermal and mixed engineering systems. It emphasizes digital simulation and integrates frequency-response methods throughout.;College or university bookshops may order five or more copies at a special student price, available on request.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824701260
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/10/1998
Pages:	774
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

System elements, mechanical; system elements, electrical; system elements, fluid and thermal; basic energy converters; solution methods for differential equations; first-order systems; second-order systems and mechanical vibration fundamentals; general linear systems dynamics; distributed-parameter models. Appendices: A-viscosity of silicone damping fluids; B-units and conversion factors; thermal system properties.

Editorial Reviews

Doebelin (mechanical engineering, Ohio State U) defines the role of system dynamics in engineering design, and classifies various forms of system and input models. He covers such topics as the distinction between math models and real devices, energy-conversion devices needed to couple subsystems of various physical types, lumped and distributed models, physical forms of first- and second-order systems, and extensions to higher systems. Designed to serve for both an academic course and industrial practice. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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