For improving the reliability and efficiency of the dynamic modelling and simulation of geneva mechanism, the corresponding vector bond graph procedure is proposed. According to the kinematic relations, the vector bond graph model of point-follower is made. Based on this, the vector bond graph model of geneva mechanism can be made. For the difficulties brought by differential causality in the s...

Most agent-based simulation toolkits are based on the Java programming language. This makes their use difficult for social scientists, who are usually not skilled in computer programming. However, agent modelling concepts are not unlike those which could be used for the modelling of social systems. This assumption is considered in proposing the use of a graphical agent-oriented language for the...

This paper is the result of a study undertaken to assess the steady state and transient behavior of an Induction Generator (IG) driven by Mini Hydro or Wind turbines under grid abnormalities, as encountered in practice. Behavior under varying input power typically observed in wind machines is also reported. A computer simulation study was undertaken and results on a 220 KW Hydro machine and 55 ...

Computer models used to predict building heating and cooling energy and occupant thermal comfort at present rely on climate data collected at a remote meteorological station. No account is taken of the changes in meteorological conditions caused by the urban developments, yet it is known the differences can be important. This paper reports on a project aimed at the development of a computer sim...

Large environments that are designed for travel, leisure, and for everyday life – such as transport hubs, amusement parks, and shopping centers – feature different locations that are frequently visited by pedestrians. Each visit is evoked by one’s motivation to engage in some kind of activity at a certain location. By means of modeling the pedestrians’ interests in locations with the aid of com...

This work focuses on numerically modelling the dynamics of a single phase fluid at varying densities and pressures. We explore the potential of incompressible flow simulation methods in modelling compressible flow, with an eye towards computer animation applications. The methods developed capture the interesting thermodynamic effects of compressible flow, and reduce to the standard Marker and C...