Instrumentation for Process Measurement and Control, Third Editon

Feedback Process Control: Introduction to Process Control. Process/Pressure Measunng Instruments. Level and Density Measurements. Flow Measurement. Temperature und Humidity Measurements. Analytical Measurements.- Pneumatic and Electronic Control Systems: The Feedback Control Loop. Pneumatic Control Mechanisms. Electronic (Analog) Control Systems. Actuators and Valves: Actuators. Control Valves. Control Loop Adjustment and Analysis: Controller Adjustments. Step Analysis Method of Finding Time Constant. Frequency Response Analysis. Combination Control Systems: Split-Range, Auto-Selector, Ratio, and Cascade Systems. Feedforward Control. Process Computers and Simulation: Computer Interface and Hardware. Computer Software and Operation. Programmed Control Systems. Constructing and Instrumenting Real and Simulated Processes.- Appendix.- Glossary.- Answers to Questions.- Bibliography.- Index.