Industrial Process Control Systems

by Patrick, Dale R.; Fardo, Stephen W.

• ISBN13: 9780827363861
• ISBN10: 0827363869
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-02-01
• Publisher: Delmar Pub

Summary

This valuable text provides a systems approach of the process control in industry. State-of-the-art coverage of computer integrated manufacturing and flexible manufacturing systems exposes students to industry applications. Expanded coverage of microprocessors includes topics such as PLCs, robotics, and computer controlled systems.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Chapter 1 Process Control Systems Overview	1	(32)
Objectives	1	(1)
Key Terms	1	(2)
Introduction	3	(1)
The Systems Concept	4	(3)
Process Control Systems	7	(1)
Pressure Systems	7	(6)
Temperature Systems	13	(3)
Level Determination Systems	16	(3)
Flow Process Systems	19	(3)
Analytical Process Systems	22	(3)
Microcomputer Processing Systems	25	(3)
Summary	28	(2)
Study Questions	30	(3)
Chapter 2 Process Control	33	(52)
Objectives	33	(1)
Key Terms	33	(3)
Introduction	36	(1)
The Control Concept	37	(2)
Control Systems	39	(6)
Process Control Principles	45	(6)
Controller Fundamentals	51	(19)
Codes, Standards, and Symbols	70	(11)
Summary	81	(1)
Study Questions	82	(3)
Chapter 3 Pressure Systems	85	(70)
Objectives	85	(1)
Key Terms	86	(2)
Introduction	88	(1)
System Basics	89	(2)
Pressure Basics	91	(8)
Industrial Hydrualic Systems	99	(2)
Hydraulic Fluids	101	(2)
Industrial Pneumatic Systems	103	(2)
Oil-Free Pneumatics	105	(1)
Static Pressure Systems	106	(2)
Steam Pressure Systems	108	(2)
Pressure System Components	110	(40)
Summary	150	(3)
Study Questions	153	(2)
Chapter 4 Thermal Systems	155	(64)
Objectives	155	(1)
Key Terms	155	(3)
Introduction	158	(1)
Thermal Process Systems	158	(5)
Industrial Thermal Sources	163	(1)
Industrial Fossil-Fuel Heat Sources	164	(3)
Electrical Heat Sources	167	(4)
Temperature System Controllers	171	(23)
Temperature Instrumentation	194	(1)
Nonelectrical Instrumentation	195	(5)
Electrical and Electronic Instrumentation	200	(10)
Radiation Pyrometers	210	(5)
Summary	215	(1)
Study Questions	216	(3)
Chapter 5 Level Determining Systems	219	(40)
Objectives	219	(1)
Key Terms	220	(1)
Introduction	221	(1)
The Systems Concept	222	(1)
Level Determination Equipment	223	(1)
Level Measuring Techniques	224	(32)
Summary	256	(2)
Study Questions	258	(1)
Chapter 6 Flow Process Systems	259	(58)
Objectives	259	(1)
Key Terms	260	(2)
Introduction	262	(1)
The Systems Concept	263	(1)
Flow Instrumentation Equipment	264	(1)
Differential-Pressure Producers	265	(3)
Differential Pressure Flowmeter	268	(8)
Variable-Area Flowmeters	276	(7)
Magnetic Flowmeters	283	(6)
Magnetic-Piston flowmeters	289	(2)
Velocity Flowmeters	291	(8)
Positive-Displacement Flowmeters	299	(96)
Ultrasonic Flowmeters	303	(2)
Mass Flowmeters	305	(6)
Choosing a Flowmeter	311	(1)
Summary	312	(2)
Study Questions	314	(3)
Chapter 7 Analytical Process Systems	317	(70)
Objectives	317	(1)
Key Terms	318	(2)
Introduction	320	(1)
Analytical Process Classifications	321	(1)
Electric- or Magnetic-Field Instruments	322	(13)
Thermal- or Mechanical-Energy Instruments	335	(23)
Electromagnetic-Radiation Instruments	358	(12)
Chemical-Energy Instrumentation	370	(13)
Summary	383	(2)
Study Questions	385	(2)
Chapter 8 Microprocessor Systems	387	(68)
Objectives	387	(1)
Key Terms	388	(2)
Introduction	390	(1)
Computer Basics	391	(3)
Microcomputer Systems	394	(2)
Numbering Systems	396	(8)
The Microprocessor Unit	404	(10)
16-Bit Microprocessors	414	(2)
32-Bit Microprocessors	416	(3)
64-Bit Microprocessors	419	(2)
Memory	421	(6)
Microcomputer Functions	427	(7)
Programming	434	(9)
Computer Automation	443	(8)
Summary	451	(2)
Study Questions	453	(2)
Appendix A Comparison Chart for U.S. and Metric Units	455	(1)
Appendix B Common Industrial Symbols	456	(7)
Index	463