Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, 2nd Edition

A Fully Updated, Practical Guide to Automated Process Control and Measurement Systems

This thoroughly revised guide offers students a solid grounding in process control principles along with real-world applications and insights from the factory floor. Written by an experienced engineering educator, Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second Edition is written in a clear, logically organized manner. The book features realistic problems, real-world examples, and detailed illustrations. You’ll get clear explanations of digital and analog components, including pneumatics, actuators, and regulators, and comprehensive discussions on the entire range of industrial processes.

Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second Edition covers:

• Pressure
• Level
• Flow
• Temperature and heat
• Humidity, density, viscosity, & pH
• Position, motion, and force
• Safety and alarm
• Electrical instruments and conditioning
• Regulators, valves, and actuators
• Process control
• Documentation and symbol standards
• Signal transmission
• Logic gates
• Programmable Logic controllers
• Motor control
• And much more

Preface
Acknowledgment

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Pressure
Chapter 3 : Level
Chapter 4 : Flow
Chapter 5 : Temperature and Heat
Chapter 6 : Humidity, Density, Viscosity, and pH
Chapter 7 : Position, Motion, and Force
Chapter 8 : Safety and Alarm
Chapter 9 : Electrical Instruments and Conditioning
Chapter 10 : Regulators, Valves, and Actuators
Chapter 11 : Process Control
Chapter 12 : Documentation and Symbol Standards
Chapter 13 : Signal Transmission
Chapter 14 : Logic Gates
Chapter 15 : Programmable Logic Controllers
Chapter 16 : Motor Control

Appendix A : Units
Appendix B : Thermocouple Tables
Appendix C : References and Information Resources
Appendix D : Abbreviations
Glossary
Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions
Index