A First Course in Differential Equations, Modeling, and Simulation

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CRC Press, May 18, 2011 - Mathematics - 345 pages
Emphasizing a practical approach for engineers and scientists, A First Course in Differential Equations, Modeling, and Simulation avoids overly theoretical explanations and shows readers how differential equations arise from applying basic physical principles and experimental observations to engineering systems. It also covers classical methods for
 

Contents

Introduction
1
Objects in a Gravitational Field
15
Classical Solutions of Ordinary Linear Differential Equations
29
Laplace Transforms
81
Mechanical Systems Translational
137
Mechanical Systems Rotational
175
Mass Balances
201
Thermal Systems
223
Electrical Systems
249
Numerical Simulation
295
Back Cover
327
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Carlos A. Smith is a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He has co-authored three editions of Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control and authored Continuous Automated Process Control.

Scott W. Campbell is a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida, where he has recently incorporated applications and projects into the calculus sequences for engineering and life sciences students. His research interests encompass the areas of thermodynamics and environmental monitoring and modeling.

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