Process Control


GBP 399.95

ISBN 9789353273255

Author Lupita Pinkerton

Year 2022

Publisher J.Walter Publisher

Subject Engineering & Technology

Sub Subjects Manufacturing Technology

Binding Hardcover

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Process control is employed in continuous production – in manufacturing and other professions and industries where a continuous stream of material is generated – as well as in "batch processing." It is used to autonomously regulate the manufacturing conditions of a product, assuring superior quality and efficiency. Process control, in its simplest form, combines control engineering and chemical engineering – and relies on specialised, often custom-built industrial control systems. These systems regulate the flow, output, mixing, and other parameters of a continuous manufacturing process in response to input from sensors, data monitoring systems, and other sources. Process control systems function at a significantly higher degree of sophistication and power than a system that is entirely managed by people. The system is fully automated and operates on analogue data supplied from metres and sensors to specialist computers that allow for continuous flow, pressure, and temperature control. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of process control. It provides in depth knowledge of this field of study. It deals with control characteristics, tuning and control systems with multiple loops. It also explores final control elements, process control systems, signal conditioning and digital controllers. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. The book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of algebra and its utmost and significance in modern times. This book is an essential guide for students who are seeking detailed information in this area.

Lupita Pinkerton attained her Ph.D. in Control Systems Engineering from Science Research University, Kansas College. She is actively engaged in the researches focused on feedback modification, dynamical systems, and quality management system. She serves as an Associate Lecturer at Public University, Nova Scotia. Pinkerton has written dozens of articles and research papers on manufacturing process control, supply chain management and logistics systems. She has been an eminent speaker in seminars across Europe, America and Asia.

Preface IX
1. Control Theory 1
1. Introduction 1
2. Control Basics 2
3. Control Modes: PID Controllers 3
4. Control Modes: Closed Loop Response 10
5. Expert Systems: Artificial Intelligence 12
6. Expert Systems: Neural Networks 17
7. Conclusion 20
References 21
MCQs 21
Answers 21
2. Controllers, Transmitters, Converters, and Relays 22
1. Introduction 22
2. Analog Versus Digital Instruments 23
3. Electronic Versus Pneumatic Instruments 24
4. Controllers: Electronic Analog and Digital 26
5. Controllers: Pneumatic 30
6. Converters 36
7. Function Generators, Computing Relays 37
8. Telemetering Systems 40
9. Transmitters: Electronic and Intelligent 44
10. Transmitters: Fiber-Optic Transmission 47
11. Conclusion 51
References 51
MCQs 52
Answers 52
3. Control Centers, Panels, and Displays 53
1. Introduction 53
2. Annunciators and Alarms 54
3. Fire alarm control panel 55
4. Digital Readouts 64
5. Indicators, Analog Displays 66
6. Recorders, Oscillographs, Loggers, Tape Recorders 70
7. Speech Synthesis and Voice Recognition 73
8. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Uninterruptible
Voltage Supplies (UVS) 77
9. Conclusion 82
References 83
MCQs 83
Answers 84
4. Control Valves, On-Off, and Throttling 85
1. Introduction 85
2. Actuators: Digital, Electric, Hydraulic, Solenoid 86
3. Actuators: Pneumatic 90
4. Accessories and Positioners 91
5. Ball Valves 95
6. Butterfly Valves 98
7. Conclusion 103
References 103
MCQs 104
Answers 104
5. Regulators and Other Throttling Devices 105
1. Introduction 105
2. Dampers 110
3. Electric Energy Modulation 112
4. Pumps as Control Elements 114
5. Regulators: Pressure 116
6. Variable-Speed Drives 122
7. Conclusion 129
References 130
MCQs 130
Answers 130
6. PLCs and Other Logic Devices 131
1. Introduction 131
2. PLC Basics 132
3. Fuzzy Logic Control 141
4. Ladder Diagrams 145
5. Relays 147
6. Conclusion 154
References 155
MCQs 155
Answers 156
7. DCS and Computer-Based Systems 157
1. Introduction 157
2. Computers: Algorithms, Languages, Programs 159
3. Computers: Analog, Hybrid, Simulation 162
4. Computers: Hierarchical Control 163
5. Computers: Memory 165
6. Computers: PCs in Process Control 166
7. DCS: Basic Packages 169
8. Conclusion 170
MCQs 171
Answers 172
8. Process Control Systems 173
1. Introduction 173
2. Airhandler and Building Conditioning Controls 174
3. Batch Processes and Their Automation 178
4. Blending and Ratio Controls 180
5. Centrifuge Controls 183
6. Clean-Room Control and Optimization 184
7. Conclusion 188
MCQs 188
Answers 189
9. Controllability and Stability 190
1. Introduction 190
2. Controllability in Control System 190
3. Stability 192
4. Compensator 196
5. Overview of Process Control 197
6. Types of Control Processes 200
7. Conclusion 204
MCQs 205
Answers 206
10. Complex Control Schemes 207
1. Introduction 207
2. Split Range Control 207
3. Cascade Control 212
4. Feedforward control 217
5. Common Control Loops and Model for Temperature Control 231
6. Conclusion 239
MCQs 240
Answers 241
Index 243