Introduction to Mechatronics and System Modeling
What Is Mechatronics?
What Is a System and Why Model Systems?
Mathematical Modeling Techniques Used in Practice
Software
Bond Graphs: What Are They?
Engineering Systems
Ports
Generalized Variables
Bond Graphs
Basic Components in Systems
A Brief Note about Bond Graph Power Directions
Summary of Bond Direction Rules
Drawing Bond Graphs for Simple Systems: Electrical and Mechanical
Simplification Rules for Junction Structure
Drawing Bond Graphs for Electrical Systems
Drawing Bond Graphs for Mechanical Systems
Causality
Drawing Bond Graphs for Hydraulic and Electronic Components and Systems
Some Basic Properties and Concepts for Fluids
Bond Graph Model of Hydraulic Systems
Electronic Systems
Deriving System Equations from Bond Graphs
System Variables
Deriving System Equations
Tackling Differential Causality
Algebraic Loops
Solution of Model Equations and Their Interpretation
Zeroth Order Systems
First Order Systems
Second Order System
Transfer Functions and Frequency Responses
Numerical Solution Fundamentals
Techniques for Solving Ordinary Differential Equations
Euler’s Method
Implicit Euler and Trapezoidal Method
Runge–Kutta Method
Adaptive Methods
Transducers: Sensor Models
Resistive Sensors
Capacitive Sensors
Magnetic Sensors
Hall Effect Sensors
Piezo-Electric Sensors
MEMS Devices
Sensor Design for Desired Performance—Mechanical Transducers
Signal Conditioning
Modeling Transducers: Actuators
Electromagnetic Actuators
Hydraulic Actuators
Modeling Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle Systems
Energy Regeneration in Vehicles
Planar Rigid Body Motion
Simple Engine Model: A Different Approach
Control System Modeling
PID Control
Control Examples
Nonlinear Control Examples
Other Applications
Case Study 1: Modeling CNC Feed-Drive System
Case Study 2: Developing a System Model for a MEMS Electrothermal Actuator
References
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Shuvra Das
