Standard Elements

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Standard Elements

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To facilitate drawing of bond graphs, the common elements are denoted by special mnemonic symbols. The elements can be divided in several classes:

Junctions: (0 junction, 1 junction) elements that couple energy between various other elements.
Buffers: (C,I) elements that store energy.
Dissipators: (R) elements that dissipate energy.
Sources: (Se,Sf) elements that generate energy.
Modulated Sources: (MSe, MSf) elements that generate energy (driven by signals).
Transformers and Gyrators: (TF, GY) elements that convert energy (ideally).
Modulated Transformers and Gyrators: (MTF, MGY) elements that convert energy (driven by signals).
Other elements: other elements and user defined elements.