Feb 10, 2012 02:23
A slightly-modified(and will be continually modified as I find more examples) useful little gem from AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS: Concepts and Hardware, with some more additions
Electronic
Electrons
Source of EMF(Voltage)
Copper wires
Electrical Resistance
Electrical Capacitor
voltage
current
Hyraulic
Fluid(liquid)
Pump(Pressure)
Pubes and tubing
Valve, Restriction
Tank
pressure
pressure drops?
Pneumatic
Gas
Compressor(Pressure)
Pipes or tubing
Valve or restriction
Tank
pressure
pressure drops?
Mechanical
Eneergy
Source of energy(Force)
Mechanical linkage or contact
Friction or obstructions
Mass-potential energy(anti-gravity)[sic] or spring.
energy
energy entring/leaving subsystem
Thermal
Heat
Heat source(Temperature)
Heat transmission medium
Thermal insulation
Mass
Temperature
Heat Flow
Ripple
bitcoin?
Source of demand? Market opportunity? Unfulfilled desire?
Credit linkages? Social network links?
fees? cost? fear? Exchange ratios at nodes? Social pressure?
Trust
money?
credit flow? transaction value?
ripple