2nd Edition

Industrial Process Control Systems, Second Edition

By Dale R. Patrick, Stephen W. Fardo Copyright 2009
    476 Pages
    by River Publishers

    460 Pages
    by River Publishers

    This book provides a basic approach to understanding and effectively applying industrial process control based on the systems concept. It provides an overview of an operating system, then divides it into sections for individual discussion. It covers topics including the operating system, process control, pressure systems, thermal systems, and level determining systems. It also addresses flow process systems, analytical process systems, microprocessor systems, automated processes, and robotic systems.

    Preface

    Chapter 1-Process Control Systems Overview

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    The Systems Concept

    Process Control Systems

    Pressure Systems

    Temperature Systems

    Level determination Systems

    Flow Process Systems

    Microcomputer Processing Systems

    Summary

    Chapter 2-Process Control

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    The Control Concept

    Control Systems

    Process Control Principles

    Controller Fundamentals

    Codes, Standards, and Symbols

    Summary

    Chapter 3- Pressure Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    System Basics

    Pressure Basics

    Industrial Hydraulic Systems

    Industrial Pneumatic Systems

    Oil-Free Pneumatics

    Static Pressure Systems

    Steam Pressure Systems

    Pressure System Components

    Basic Pump Types

    Summary

    Chapter 4-Thermal Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    Thermal Process Systems

    Industrial Fossil-Fuel Heat Sources

    Electrical Heat Sources

    Temperature System Controllers

    Temperature Instrumentation

    Nonelectrical Instrumentation

    Electrical and Electronic Instrumentation

    Radiation Pyrometers

    Summary

    Chapter 5- Level Determining Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    The Systems Concept

    Level Determination Equipment

    Level Measuring Techniques

    Summary

    Chapter 6- Flow Process Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    The Systems Concept

    Flow Instrumentation Equipment

    Differential-pressure Producers

    Differential-pressure Flowmeter

    Variable-area Flowmeters

    Magnetic Flowmeters

    Magnetic-piston Flowmeters

    Velocity Flowmeters

    Positive-displacement Flowmeters

    Ultrasonic Flowmeters

    Mass Flowmeters

    Choosing a Flowmeter

    Summary

    Chapter 7-Analytical Process Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    Analytical Process Classifications

    Electric or Magnetic-field Instruments

    Thermal-or Mechanical- energy Instruments

    Electromagnetic-radiation Instruments

    Chemical-energy Instrumentation

    Summary

    Chapter 8-Microprocessor Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    Computer Basics

    Microcomputer Systems

    Numbering Systems

    The Microprocessor Unit

    16-Bit Microprocessors

    32-Bit Microprocessors

    64-Bit Microprocessors

    Memory

    Microcomputer Functions

    Programming

    Computer Automation

    Summary

    Chapter 9-Automated Processes and Robotic Systems

    Objectives

    Key Terms

    Introduction

    Controllers

    Types of Actuator Drives

    Robot configurations

    Automated Robotic Processes in Industry

    Summary

    Appendix A-Comparison Chart for U.S. and Metric Units

    Appendix B-Common Industrial Symbols

    Index

    Biography

    Dale R. Patrick (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA) (Author) Stephen W. Fardo (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA) (Author)