Analogue solution to the modelling and simulation of distributed-lumped parameter systems

Abstract This paper presents an analogue solution to the modelling and simulation of distributed-lumped parameter systems. The solution is simple and is computationally attractive when compared with equivalent analytical approaches. To illustrate versatility two worked examples, taken from widely employed industrial applications, are presented. In the first the air flow in a long road tunnel is investigated while the second application shows the dynamical performance of a wide-faced rotor for a paper manufacturing process. The generality of the method and the industrial relevance of the proposal are demonstrated thereby.