Importance of bond graphs

[Cantafford]

Hello,

I have a question.

Recently I have started studying bond graphs in college(I'm 4th year electrical engineer).
You know, bond graphs, those kind of graphs which indicate the direction of flow, effort, etc for all kinds of systems(electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc).

I'm thinking of going for an automation and control master degree because I like that area.

My question is: How important are bond graphs for electrical engineers and how important are them in the automation domein. Is it worth the time aprofundating them?

 

[JimB]

I have never heard of a "bond graph" before now.

Is it worth the time aprofundating them?

I have never seen the word "aprofundating" * before either.

JimB

* On edit, probably because it is a Romanian word.

 

[Cantafford]

I have never heard of a "bond graph" before now.


I have never seen the word "aprofundating" * before either.

JimB

* On edit, probably because it is a Romanian word.

By that I meant taking the time to learn them well. Bond graphs are a different way of representing systems. For example you can represent it via block diagrams or bond graphs. Take the time to google bond graphs if you are curious

 

[kubeek]

Not sure how automation engineers deal with stuff, but me as an electrical engineer I have never heard of them and I suspect I will never have any use for them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_graph

 

[schmitt trigger]

I've been working in the electronics field for 38 years, and as a hobby for at least 6 more, and never heard of them until today.
Much less used them.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

I've been working in the electronics field for 38 years, and as a hobby for at least 6 more, and never heard of them until today.
Much less used them.

Likewise, apart for 44+ years, never heard of them, never wanted to

 

[MaxHeadRoom78]

The only bond graphs I am familiar with is how my investments are doing! Otherwise, never heard of them!
Max.