Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second 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

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