ISA’s all-time best-selling book comes with a fully indexed and searchable CD-ROM, making it easier than ever to teach yourself the complexities of process control theory. This classic has been praised for its clear presentation of the principles of process automation and its excellent overview of advanced control techniques. More than just a reference book, the 15 self-study units provide a solid foundation in theory, as well as a discussion on computer-integrated manufacturing, statistical process control, and expert systems. Both theoretical and practical, this guide lets readers teach themselves the fundamental scientific principles that govern process control, particularly feedback control. This third edition emphasizes the conceptual framework for an application, offering a practical understanding of the theory, along with specific illustrations on how concepts are implemented, along with exercises and answers to further the reader’s knowledge and understanding. Appendices include a glossary of terms, graphic symbols for process measurement and control, and solutions to all exercise
Preface
Unit 1 : Introduction and Overview
Unit 2 : Basic Control Concepts
Unit 3 : Functional Structure of Feedback Control
Unit 4 : Sensors and Transmission Systems
Unit 5 : Typical Measurements
Unit 6 : Controllers
Unit 7 : Control Valves
Unit 8 : Process Dynamics
Unit 9 : Tuning Control Systems
Unit 10 : Cascade Control
Unit 11 : Feedforward and Multivariable Control
Unit 12 : Special-Purpose Concepts
Unit 13 : Dead Time Control
Unit 14 : Nonlinear Compensation and Adaptive Control
Unit 15 : Modern Control System Architecture
Unit 16 : New Directions for Process Control
Appendix A : Graphic Symbols for Process Measurement and Control
Appendix B : Glossary of Standard Process Instrumentation Terminology
Appendix C : Solutions to All Exercises
Index
