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Dunn, William. Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005.

Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control

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Published:  March 2005

eISBN: 9780071466936 0071466932 | ISBN: 9780071457354
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  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Introduction and Review
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Process Control
  • 1.3 Definitions of the Elements in a Control Loop
  • 1.4 Process Facility Considerations
  • 1.5 Units and Standards
  • 1.6 Instrument Parameters
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 2. Basic Electrical Components
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Resistance
  • 2.2.1 Resistor Formulas
  • 2.2.2 Resistor Combinations
  • 2.2.3 Resistive Sensors
  • 2.3 Capacitance
  • 2.3.1 Capacitor Formulas
  • 2.3.2 Capacitor Combinations
  • 2.4 Inductance
  • 2.4.1 Inductor Formulas
  • 2.4.2 Inductor Combinations
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 3. AC Electricity
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Circuits with R, L, and C
  • 3.2.1 Voltage Step
  • 3.2.2 Time Constants
  • 3.2.3 Phase Change
  • 3.3 RC Filters
  • 3.4 AC Bridges
  • 3.5 Magnetic Forces
  • 3.5.1 Magnetic Fields
  • 3.5.2 Analog Meter
  • 3.5.3 Electromechanical Devices
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 4. Electronics
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Analog Circuits
  • 4.2.1 Discrete Amplifiers
  • 4.2.2 Operational Amplifiers
  • 4.2.3 Current Amplifiers
  • 4.2.4 Differential Amplifiers
  • 4.2.5 Buffer Amplifiers
  • 4.2.6 Nonlinear Amplifiers
  • 4.2.7 Instrument Amplifier
  • 4.2.8 Amplifier Applications
  • 4.3 Digital Circuits
  • 4.3.1 Digital Signals
  • 4.3.2 Binary Numbers
  • 4.3.3 Logic Circuits
  • 4.3.4 Analog-to-Digital Conversion
  • 4.4 Circuit Considerations
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 5. Pressure
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Basic Terms
  • 5.3 Pressure Measurement
  • 5.4 Pressure Formulas
  • 5.5 Measuring Instruments
  • 5.5.1 Manometers
  • 5.5.2 Diaphragms, Capsules, and Bellows
  • 5.5.3 Bourdon Tubes
  • 5.5.4 Other Pressure Sensors
  • 5.5.5 Vacuum Instruments
  • 5.6 Application Considerations
  • 5.6.1 Selection
  • 5.6.2 Installation
  • 5.6.3 Calibration
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 6. Level
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Level Formulas
  • 6.3 Level Sensing Devices
  • 6.3.1 Direct Level Sensing
  • 6.3.2 Indirect Level Sensing
  • 6.4 Application Considerations
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 7. Flow
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Basic Terms
  • 7.3 Flow Formulas
  • 7.3.1 Continuity Equation
  • 7.3.2 Bernoulli Equation
  • 7.3.3 Flow Losses
  • 7.4 Flow Measurement Instruments
  • 7.4.1 Flow Rate
  • 7.4.2 Total Flow
  • 7.4.3 Mass Flow
  • 7.4.4 Dry Particulate Flow Rate
  • 7.4.5 Open Channel Flow
  • 7.5 Application Considerations
  • 7.5.1 Selection
  • 7.5.2 Installation
  • 7.5.3 Calibration
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 8. Temperature and Heat
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Basic Terms
  • 8.2.1 Temperature Definitions
  • 8.2.2 Heat Definitions
  • 8.2.3 Thermal Expansion Definitions
  • 8.3 Temperature and Heat Formulas
  • 8.3.1 Temperature
  • 8.3.2 Heat Transfer
  • 8.3.3 Thermal Expansion
  • 8.4 Temperature Measuring Devices
  • 8.4.1 Thermometers
  • 8.4.2 Pressure-Spring Thermometers
  • 8.4.3 Resistance Temperature Devices
  • 8.4.4 Thermistors
  • 8.4.5 Thermocouples
  • 8.4.6 Semiconductors
  • 8.5 Application Considerations
  • 8.5.1 Selection
  • 8.5.2 Range and Accuracy
  • 8.5.3 Thermal Time Constant
  • 8.5.4 Installation
  • 8.5.5 Calibration
  • 8.5.6 Protection
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 9. Humidity, Density, Viscosity, and pH
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Humidity
  • 9.2.1 Humidity Definitions
  • 9.2.2 Humidity Measuring Devices
  • 9.3 Density and Specific Gravity
  • 9.3.1 Basic Terms
  • 9.3.2 Density Measuring Devices
  • 9.3.3 Density Application Considerations
  • 9.4 Viscosity
  • 9.4.1 Basic Terms
  • 9.4.2 Viscosity Measuring Instruments
  • 9.5 pH Measurements
  • 9.5.1 Basic Terms
  • 9.5.2 pH Measuring Devices
  • 9.5.3 pH Application Considerations
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 10. Other Sensors
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Position and Motion Sensing
  • 10.2.1 Basic Position Definitions
  • 10.2.2 Position and Motion Measuring Devices
  • 10.2.3 Position Application Consideration
  • 10.3 Force,Torque, and Load Cells
  • 10.3.1 Basic Definitions of Force and Torque
  • 10.3.2 Force and Torque Measuring Devices
  • 10.3.3 Force and Torque Application Considerations
  • 10.4 Smoke and Chemical Sensors
  • 10.4.1 Smoke and Chemical Measuring Devices
  • 10.4.2 Smoke and Chemical Application Consideration
  • 10.5 Sound and Light
  • 10.5.1 Sound and Light Formulas
  • 10.5.2 Sound and Light Measuring Devices
  • 10.5.3 Light Sources
  • 10.5.4 Sound and Light Application Considerations
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 11. Actuators and Control
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Pressure Controllers
  • 11.2.1 Regulators
  • 11.2.2 Safety Valves
  • 11.2.3 Level Regulators
  • 11.3 Flow Control Actuators
  • 11.3.1 Globe Valve
  • 11.3.2 Butterfly Valve
  • 11.3.3 Other Valve Types
  • 11.3.4 Valve Characteristics
  • 11.3.5 Valve Fail Safe
  • 11.4 Power Control
  • 11.4.1 Electronic Devices
  • 11.4.2 Magnetic Control Devices
  • 11.5 Motors
  • 11.5.1 Servo Motors
  • 11.5.2 Stepper Motors
  • 11.5.3 Valve Position Feedback
  • 11.5.4 Pneumatic Feedback
  • 11.6 Application Considerations
  • 11.6.1 Valves
  • 11.6.2 Power Devices
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 12. Signal Conditioning
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Conditioning
  • 12.2.1 Characteristics
  • 12.2.2 Linearization
  • 12.2.3 Temperature Correction
  • 12.3 Pneumatic Signal Conditioning
  • 12.4 Visual Display Conditioning
  • 12.4.1 Direct Reading Sensors
  • 12.5 Electrical Signal Conditioning
  • 12.5.1 Linear Sensors
  • 12.5.2 Float Sensors
  • 12.5.3 Strain Gauge Sensors
  • 12.5.4 Capacitive Sensors
  • 12.5.5 Resistance Sensors
  • 12.5.6 Magnetic Sensors
  • 12.5.7 Thermocouple Sensors
  • 12.5.8 Other Sensors
  • 12.6 A-D Conversion
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 13. Signal Transmission
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Pneumatic Transmission
  • 13.3 Analog Transmission
  • 13.3.1 Noise Considerations
  • 13.3.2 Voltage Signals
  • 13.3.3 Current Signals
  • 13.3.4 Signal Conversion
  • 13.3.5 Thermocouples
  • 13.3.6 Resistance Temperature Devices
  • 13.4 Digital Transmission
  • 13.4.1 Transmission Standards
  • 13.4.2 Smart Sensors
  • 13.4.3 Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus
  • 13.5 Controller
  • 13.5.1 Controller Operation
  • 13.5.2 Ladder Diagrams
  • 13.6 Digital-to-Analog Conversion
  • 13.6.1 Digital-to-Analog Converters
  • 13.6.2 Pulse Width Modulation
  • 13.7 Telemetry
  • 13.7.1 Width Modulation
  • 13.7.2 Frequency Modulation
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 14. Process Control
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Basic Terms
  • 14.3 Control Modes
  • 14.3.1 ON/OFF Action
  • 14.3.2 Differential Action
  • 14.3.3 Proportional Action
  • 14.3.4 Derivative Action
  • 14.3.5 Integral Action
  • 14.3.6 PID Action
  • 14.4 Implementation of Control Loops
  • 14.4.1 ON/OFF Action Pneumatic Controller
  • 14.4.2 ON/OFF Action Electrical Controller
  • 14.4.3 PID Action Pneumatic Controller
  • 14.4.4 PID Action Control Circuits
  • 14.4.5 PID Electronic Controller
  • 14.5 Digital Controllers
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Chapter 15. Documentation and Symbols
  • Chapter Objectives
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 System Documentation
  • 15.2.1 Alarm and Trip Systems
  • 15.2.2 Alarm and Trip Documentation
  • 15.2.3 PLC Documentation
  • 15.3 Pipe and Identification Diagrams
  • 15.3.1 Standardization
  • 15.3.2 Interconnections
  • 15.3.3 Instrument Symbols
  • 15.3.4 Instrument Identification
  • 15.4 Functional Symbols
  • 15.4.1 Actuators
  • 15.4.2 Primary Elements
  • 15.4.3 Regulators
  • 15.4.4 Math Functions
  • 15.5 P and ID Drawings
  • Summary
  • Problems
  • Appendix A. Units
  • Appendix B. Thermocouple Tables
  • Appendix C. References and Information Resources
  • Appendix D. Abbreviations
  • Glossary
  • Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions
  • Index