Industrial Process Control Systems

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.

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

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