Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control

Preface

Preface
This workshop and accompanying manual is intended for engineers and technicians who need to have a practical knowledge for selecting and implementing industrial instrumentation systems and control valves. It can be argued that a clear understanding and application of the instrumentation and control valves systems is the most important factor in an efficient and successful control system. The objectives of the workshop and manual are for you to be able to: Specify and design instrumentation systems. Correctly select and size control valves for industrial use. Understand the problems with installing measurement equipment. Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and control valves. Isolate and rectify instrumentation faults. Understand most of the major technologies used for instrumentation and control valves.

The chapters are broken down as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction
This gives an overview of basic measurement terms and concepts. A review is given of process and instrumentation diagram symbols and places instrumentation and valves in the context of a complete control system.

Chapter 2 Pressure Measurement

This section commences with a review of the basic terms of pressure measurement and moves onto pressure sources. The various pressure transducers and elements are discussed with reference to installation considerations.

Chapter 3 Level Measurement

The principles of level measurement are reviewed and the various techniques examined ranging from simple sight glasses to density measurement. Installation considerations are again discussed.

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Chapter 4 Temperature Measurement

The principles of temperature measurement are discussed and the various transducers examined ranging from thermocouples to non-contact pyrometers. Installation and impact on the overall loop are also briefly discussed.

Chapter 5 Flow Measurement

Initially the basic principles of flow measurement are discussed and then each technique is examined. This ranges from differential pressure flowmeters to mass flow meters. The installation aspects are also reviewed.

Chapter 6 Control Valves

The principles of control valves are initially reviewed. Various types of valves ranging from sliding stem valves to rotary valves are also discussed. Control valve selection and sizing, characteristics and trim are also examined. The important issues of cavitation and noise are reviewed. Installation considerations are noted.

Chapter 7 Other Process Considerations

The new technologies of smart instruments and FieldBus are discussed. The important issues of noise and interference are then examined.

Chapter 8 Integration of the System

Issues such as calculation of individual instruments error and total error are reviewed. A final summary of the selection considerations for instrumentation systems is discussed. The chapter is completed with a summary of testing and commissioning issues. A set of Appendices is included to support the material contained in the manual. These include: Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Bibliography A detailed bibliography at the end of the manual gives additional reading on the subject. Thermocouple Tables RTD Tables Extracts from Supplier Specifications Chemical Resistance Chart Practical Sessions

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