Overview

This title describes ""Modelica"", a modelling language that can be used to simulate both continuous and discrete behaviour, It provides the necessary background to develop Modelica models of almost any physical system. The author starts with basic differential equations from several engineering domains and describes how these equations can be used to create reusable component models. Next, he describes techniques for modelling complex non-linear behaviour, exploiting the powerful array handling features and mixing continuous and discrete behaviour. The second part of the book focuses on effective use of all the language features provided by the Modelica modelling language. This includes, among other things, discussions on maximizing the reusability of component models being developed, managing the model development process, and making models as computationally efficient as possible. The book includes a companion CD-ROM with the Modelica source code for all examples as well as an evaluation copy of Dymola. Using Dymola, readers can immediately begin to explore the dynamics of the models included with the book or to develop their own models. Nearly 100 examples of mechanical, electrical, biological, chemical, thermal and hydraulic models are included.

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Author:   Michael Tiller
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2001 ed.
Volume:   615
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.540kg
ISBN:  

9780792373674

ISBN 10:   0792373677
Pages:   345
Publication Date:   31 May 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I The Modelica Language.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Differential Equations.- 3 Building and Connecting Components.- 4 Enabling Reuse.- 5 Functions.- 6 Using Arrays.- 7 Hybrid Models.- 8 Exploring Nonlinear Behavior.- 9 Miscellaneous.- II Effective Modelica.- 10 Multi-Domain Modeling.- 11 Block Diagrams vs. Acausal Modeling.- 12 Building Libraries.- 13 Initial Conditions.- 14 Efficiency.- Appendices.- A— History of Modelica.- A.1 Contributors to the Modelica language.- A.2 Contributors to the Modelica Standard Library.- B— Modelica Syntax.- C— Modelica Standard Library: Connectors.- C.1 Electrical (Analog).- C.2 Block diagrams.- C.3 Translational motion.- C.4 Rotational motion.- D— Modelica Standard Library: Common Units.- D.1 Time and space.- D.2 Periodic phenomenon.- D.3 Mechanics.- D.4 Thermodynamics.- D.5 Electricity.- D.6 Physical chemistry.- E— Modelica Standard Library: Constants.- F— Modelica Standard Library: Math Functions.- F.1 Geometric functions.- F.2 Inverse geometric functions.-F.3 Hyperbolic geometric functions.- F.4 Exponential functions.- References.

Reviews

Altogether the book gives a comprehensive introduction to physical modelling and the new language Modelica and can be recommended to engineers and scientists who have to create or use models of physical systems.' Peter Beater, Simulation News Europe, Issue 32/33, (November 2001)

'Altogether the book gives a comprehensive introduction to physical modelling and the new language Modelica and can be recommended to engineers and scientists who have to create or use models of physical systems.' Peter Beater, Simulation News Europe, Issue 32/33, (November 2001)

`Altogether the book gives a comprehensive introduction to physical modelling and the new language Modelica and can be recommended to engineers and scientists who have to create or use models of physical systems.' Peter Beater, Simulation News Europe, Issue 32/33, (November 2001)

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