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	This book is a guide for engineers and designers new to the field of bio-pharmaceutical process control. For the experienced automation professional, this book outlines the unique design and application issues for the bio-pharmaceutical industry. For those already familiar with this industry, the book provides specific advice for automating these processes.
	
	The major topics include:
- Background on bio-pharmaceutical industry, economics, and processes
 - Selection of instrumentation, valves, and hardware
 - Automation applications
 - Batch process control
 - Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
 - Regulatory and validation concerns
 - Advanced technology applications
 
	
	In each section, the authors have included theory, practice, and practical insights into the design and application of automation for the bio-pharmaceutical industry. This book will help the engineer or designer build upon the experience of others, avoid costly design mistakes, and improve process control performance.