Fundamentals of Industrial Control : Practical Guides for Measurement and Control

by Coggan, Donald A.

• ISBN13: 9781556178634
• ISBN10: 1556178638
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Isa

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Contributors	xi
Sensors	1	(152)
Applications of Instrumentation	1	(1)
Introduction to Sensor Fundamentals	2	(8)
Standards of Measurement	10	(1)
Level Measurement	11	(20)
Pressure Measurement	31	(32)
Flow Measurement	63	(33)
Thermometers	96	(45)
Weight Measurement	141	(9)
Bibliography	150	(2)
About the Authors	152	(1)
Analytical Instrumentation	153	(48)
General Measurement Principals For Analyzers	154	(6)
Analyzers Targeting Specific Stream Elements	160	(28)
Analyzers for Measuring Bulk Properties	188	(11)
References	199	(1)
About the Authors	200	(1)
Chemical Process Control	201	(66)
Introduction	201	(1)
Responsibilities of a Process Control Engineer	202	(1)
Types of Process and Control Diagrams	203	(2)
Operator Acceptance	205	(1)
Control Loop Hardware	206	(8)
Characterizing Dynamic Behavior	214	(5)
PID Control: Fundamental Characteristics of Proportional, Integral, and Derivative Action	219	(4)
PID Tuning	223	(10)
Advanced PID Control	233	(10)
Control of MIMO Processes	243	(2)
Model Predictive Control	245	(4)
Case Studies	249	(16)
References	265	(1)
About the Author	265	(2)
Final Control Elements	267	(56)
Control Valves and Actuators---An Introduction	267	(11)
Pressure Differential	278	(2)
Control Valve Sizing	280	(16)
Trim Design	296	(1)
Actuators	296	(4)
Valve Positioners and Accessories	300	(7)
Reversible Electric Motor Drives	307	(1)
Solenoid Valves	307	(2)
Electric Motor Drive Control	309	(3)
Regulators, Relief Valves, and Other Control Elements	312	(8)
Summary	320	(1)
Bibliography	321	(1)
About the Author	322	(1)
Computer Technology	323	(138)
The Digital Computer	323	(3)
The Central Processing Unit (CPU)	326	(3)
Computer Architecture: Components and Structure	329	(15)
Computer Operating Environment	344	(3)
Operating Systems	347	(11)
Industrial Applications Software	358	(20)
Artificial Intelligence	378	(4)
Neural Networks	382	(7)
Fuzzy Logic	389	(4)
Case-Based Reasoning (CBR)	393	(2)
Genetic Algorithms	395	(3)
Combined Approaches	398	(1)
Plant Floor Applications	398	(3)
Communications	401	(10)
Networks	411	(29)
Enterprise Computing	440	(4)
Internet	444	(10)
References and Bibliography	454	(6)
About the Authors	460	(1)
Control System Theory	461	(56)
The Transfer Function	461	(1)
Open and Closed Loops	462	(2)
Block Diagrams	464	(2)
Modeling	466	(4)
Block Diagram Reduction Techniques	470	(2)
Signal Flow Graphs	472	(4)
Differential Equations	476	(1)
Transform Calculus Using the Laplace Transform	477	(2)
System Response and Bode Diagrams	479	(15)
Stability	494	(6)
Performance Indices	500	(1)
Compensation	500	(1)
The Z-Transform	501	(3)
State-Space Approach to Digital Control Systems	504	(3)
Predictive Control	507	(1)
Adaptive Control	508	(4)
Statistical Process Control	512	(1)
Expert Systems	513	(1)
Conclusion	514	(1)
References	515	(1)
About the Author	516	(1)
Analog and Digital Control Devices	517	(34)
Automatic Controllers	517	(2)
Analog Controllers and Auxiliary Devices	519	(6)
Pneumatic Auxiliary Devices	525	(4)
Electric and Electronic Controllers	529	(5)
Electronic Auxiliary Devices	534	(6)
Digital Controllers and Auxiliary Devices	540	(10)
References	550	(1)
About the Authors	550	(1)
Distributed Control Systems / Digital Automation Systems	551	(54)
Introduction	551	(6)
DCS Architecture	557	(7)
DAS Defined	564	(1)
System Architecture, Functionality, and Standards	565	(10)
User Interfaces	575	(6)
Basic DCS/DAS Software Modules and Functionality	581	(3)
Installation	584	(10)
Maintenance	594	(4)
Purchasing Strategies	598	(2)
Migration Solutions	600	(3)
Conclusion	603	(1)
References	603	(1)
About the Authors	604	(1)
Programmable Logic Controllers	605	(98)
Introduction	606	(1)
Principles of Operation	607	(1)
PLCs versus Other Types of Controllers	608	(3)
Ladder Logic Concepts	611	(7)
Processors	618	(8)
The Memory System	626	(26)
The Analog I/O System	652	(7)
Special Function Interfacing	659	(5)
Programming Languages	664	(4)
PLC System Documentation	668	(8)
Implementing and Programming the PLC	676	(9)
Guidelines for Installation, Startup, and Maintenance	685	(15)
References	700	(2)
About the Author	702	(1)
Ergonomics and Occupational Safety	703	(34)
Ergonomics As a Science	703	(3)
Information Ergonomics in Industrial Control	706	(9)
Planning Control Centers	715	(12)
Technical Personnel Training	727	(3)
Occupational Safety	730	(6)
Bibliography	736	(1)
About the Author	736	(1)
Project Management Strategies	737	(46)
Standards	737	(2)
Documentation	739	(14)
Instrumentation Projects	753	(5)
Engineering Phases	758	(21)
Site Work	779	(2)
Conclusion	781	(1)
Bibliography	781	(1)
About the Author	781	(2)
Appendix 1 Laboratory Standards	783	(56)
Introduction to Laboratory Standards	783	(6)
Pressure	789	(18)
Temperature	807	(20)
Liquid Level	827	(4)
Miscellaneous	831	(7)
About the Author	838	(1)
Appendix 2 Basics of Electricity and Electronics	839	(16)
Electrons	839	(1)
Direct Current	839	(2)
Bridge Circuits	841	(3)
Alternating Current	844	(4)
Solid-State Electronics	848	(7)
Appendix 3 Basics of Chemistry	855	(10)
Basic Definitions	855	(1)
Valence	856	(1)
Symbols, Formulas, and Equations	857	(1)
Molecular Formulas and Percentage Composition	858	(2)
Inorganic Chemistry	860	(2)
Organic Chemistry	862	(3)
Index	865