Failure of rural water infrastructure in developing countries is often caused by the systemic interaction of technical, social, financial, institutional, and environmental factors. Unfortunately, ...

The purpose of this 5-week long course is to introduce engineering students to system dynamics and its applications in addressing ill-defined and complex development projects. Throughout this course, ...

Dynamic modelling and control of robotic systems constitute a vital area of research, where the formulation of precise mathematical models of robot dynamics underpins the design of effective control ...

Historically, data center design was linear: Size the facility to meet demand forecasts and hope for the best. Power and ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Managers can improve their investment decisions in a cyclical market, such as the tanker market, by using system-dynamics models. We developed ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This study provides an analytic framework for modeling some elements of modern operations. The framework is a strategic level dynamic model of ...

Peter Hovmand, PhD, MSW, joined the Case Western Reserve University faculty in July, 2020. They are the author of the book, Community Based System Dynamics, a practical guide for strengthening ...

Vapor compression cycles are predominantly used in air-conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration equipment. A good understanding of transient behaviors of vapor compression systems is critical to ...