Tsai, L.W.In this paper, a systematic procedure is developed for the identification of fundamental circuits and transfer vertices in epicyclic gear trains. The method utilizes the well-established concepts of graph theory and related matrices. The procedure leads to automated formulation of the kinematic equations in a systematic manner.en-USgraph theorykinematicspower systemsfundamental circuitsgear trainsIntelligent Control SystemsAn Application of Graph Theory to the Detection of Fundamental Circuits in Epicyclic Gear TrainsTechnical Report