Simulation and modelling of continuous systems: a case study approach

Part 1 Modelling and simulation: basic concepts models and modelling modelling and simulation approach modelling and simulation - a case study approach problems. Part 2 Basic methodologies in solving problems with simulation: continuous systems simulation discrete systems simulation problems. Part 3 Basic concepts in continuous system simulation: basic features and classification of simulation systems the concept of digital continuous simulation systems basic features and classification of digital simulations languages the software structure of continuous simulation languages. Part 4 Tools for the simulation of systems with predominantly continuous character: historical overview of computer simulation tools development examples of equation-oriented simulation languages example of a block oriented language the use of general purpose programming languages simulation in computer-aided design packages analog and hybrid simulation systems. Part 5 Further procedures concerning reliable simulation results: numerical integration methods solving the algebraic loop problems. Part 6 Some specific approaches in simulation: optimization of dynamic systems differential and difference equations with boundary conditions partial differential equations problems. Part 7 Influence of software engineering and modern technology on simulation: influence on modern simulation languages influence on the development of simulation systems using special purpose computers. Part 8 Case studies: cascade control of the hydraulic plant distillation column modelling case study approach in drug pharmacokinetics drug pharmacokinetic model development model reference adaptive control simulation of a diesel engine.