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  Transducer

Sigma KEE - Transducer
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Transducer
A Device which is capable of converting one form of energy into another. Formally, a Twoport that neither stores nor dissipates, but only transfers energy between its two ports.
Relationships      
Parents Device A Device is an Artifact whose purpose is to serve as an instrument in a specific subclass of Process.
Children EngineEngine is a subclass of Transducer. Engines are devices for converting some form of energy resource into mechanical power.
 GyratorA Transducer for which the ratio of across variable on one side and through variable on the other side is equal to the ratio of the remaining two variables.
 TransformerA Transducer for which the ratio of across variables and through variables respectively is equal.


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