To facilitate drawing of bond graphs, the common elements are denoted by special mnemonic symbols. The elements can be divided in several classes:
• | Junctions: (0 junction, 1 junction) elements that couple energy between various other elements. |
• | Buffers: (C,I) elements that store energy. |
• | Dissipators: (R) elements that dissipate energy. |
• | Sources: (Se,Sf) elements that generate energy. |
• | Modulated Sources: (MSe, MSf) elements that generate energy (driven by signals). |
• | Transformers and Gyrators: (TF, GY) elements that convert energy (ideally). |
• | Modulated Transformers and Gyrators: (MTF, MGY) elements that convert energy (driven by signals). |
• | Other elements: other elements and user defined elements. |