Bond Graph Editor

Bond graph is a domain-independent graphical representation of the dynamic behaviour

of physical systems. It is a powerful tool for modelling power transmission systems,

especially when different physical domains are involved. Bond models use uniform notations

for all types of physical systems based on energy flows. It is also a graphical approach

to represent the actions and interactions, static and dynamic, taking place within a

powered system. The Bond graph approach is based on the concept that the dynamic behaviour

of a system which comprises of interconnected items is dictated by the power being

interchanged between items or items and the environment. The power flow between items

is the product of two variables: a potential – effort – and a flow variable. This implies

a dual-variable approach to modelling, unlike FCM modelling and other techniques such as

transfer functions, block diagrams or signal flow diagrams.

The steps to open the Bond Graph editor:

1. Right click on the system model or item in the Project Explorer
2. Select Bond Graph from the right-click menu

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