2nd Edition
Industrial Process Control Systems, Second Edition
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)
