ABSTRACT
Hopefully this illustrates the versatility of bond graphs in developing system models utilizing several physical domains. Another case study example is examined later and compared to an equivalent model in block diagram representation. Bond graphs are especially applicable to fluid power systems with the use of flow and effort variables and flow rate and pressure being well understood. The use of many "transformers" like cylinders and pump/motors are easily represented with bond graphs. As a result, many fluid power systems have been developed using bond graphs, ranging from controllers [5] to components [6] to systems.
