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Instrumentation and Control Systems,

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Editors: By William Bolton

Publication Date: 05 Aug 2015

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Instrumentation and Control Systems addresses the basic principles of modern instrumentation and control systems, including examples of the latest devices, techniques and applications in a clear and readable style. Unlike the majority of books in this field, only a minimal prior knowledge of mathematical methods is assumed. The book focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject, with Laplace presented in a simple and easily accessible form, complimented by an outline of the mathematics that would be required to progress to more advanced levels of study.

Taking a highly practical approach, the author combines underpinning theory with numerous case studies and applications throughout, to enable the reader to apply the content directly to real-world engineering contexts. Coverage includes smart instrumentation, DAQ, crucial health and safety considerations, and practical issues such as noise reduction, maintenance and testing. PLCs and ladder programming is incorporated in the text, as well as new information introducing the various software programs used for simulation.

The overall approach of this book makes it an ideal text for all introductory level undergraduate courses in control engineering and instrumentation. It is fully in line with latest syllabus requirements, and also covers, in full, the requirements of the Instrumentation & Control Principles and Control Systems & Automation units of the new Higher National Engineering syllabus from Edexcel.

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Completely updated
Assumes minimal prior mathematical knowledge
Highly accessible student-centred text
Includes an extensive collection of problems, case studies and applications, with a full set of answers at the back of the book
Helps placing theory in real-world engineering contexts

About the author

By William Bolton, Formerly Lecturer, Buckingham Chilterns University College, High Wycombe, UK

Preface
- Structure of the Book
- Performance Outcomes
- Software Tools
- Changes for the 2nd Edition
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1. Measurement Systems
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Instrumentation Systems
- 1.3 Performance Terms
- 1.4 Reliability
- 1.5 Requirements
- Problems
Chapter 2. Instrumentation System Elements
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Displacement Sensors
- 2.3 Speed Sensors
- 2.4 Fluid Pressure Sensors
- 2.5 Fluid Flow
- 2.6 Liquid Level
- 2.7 Temperature Sensors
- 2.8 Sensor Selection
- 2.9 Signal Processing
- 2.10 Signal Transmission
- 2.11 Smart Systems
- 2.12 Data Presentation Element
- Problems
Chapter 3. Measurement Case Studies
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Case Studies
- 3.3 Data Acquisition Systems
- 3.4 Testing
- Problems
Chapter 4. Control Systems
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Control Systems
- 4.3 Basic Elements
- 4.4 Case Studies
- 4.5 Discrete-Time Control Systems
- 4.6 Digital Control Systems
- 4.7 Hierarchical Control
- Problems
Chapter 5. Process Controllers
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 On–Off Control
- 5.3 Proportional Control
- 5.4 Derivative Control
- 5.5 Integral Control
- 5.6 PID Control
- 5.7 Tuning
- 5.8 Digital Systems
- Problems
Chapter 6. Correction Elements
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
- 6.3 Directional Control Valves
- 6.4 Flow Control Valves
- 6.5 Motors
- 6.6 Case Studies
- Problems
Chapter 7. PLC Systems
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Logic Gates
- 7.3 PLC System
- 7.4 PLC Programming
- 7.5 Testing and Debugging
- 7.6 Case Studies
- Problems
Chapter 8. System Models
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Gain
- 8.3 Dynamic Systems
- 8.4 Differential Equations
- Problems
Chapter 9. Transfer Function
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Transfer Function
- 9.3 System Transfer Functions
- 9.4 Block Manipulation
- 9.5 Multiple Inputs
- 9.6 Sensitivity
- Problems
Chapter 10. System Response
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Inputs
- 10.3 Determining Outputs
- 10.4 First-Order Systems
- 10.5 Second-Order Systems
- 10.6 Stability
- Problems
Chapter 11. Frequency Response
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Sinusoidal Inputs
- 11.3 Bode Plots
- 11.4 System Identification
- 11.5 Stability
- 11.6 Compensation
- Problems
Chapter 12. Nyquist Diagrams
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 The Polar Plot
- 12.3 Stability
- 12.4 Relative Stability
- Problems
Chapter 13. Control Systems
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Controllers
- 13.3 Frequency Response
- 13.4 Systems with Dead Time
- 13.5 Cascade Control
- 13.6 Feedforward Control
- 13.7 Digital Control Systems
- 13.8 Control Networks
- Problems
Answers
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
Appendix A. Errors
- A.1 Measurement Errors
- A.2 Random Errors
- A.3 Combination of Errors
Appendix B. Differential Equations
- B.1 Differential Equations
- B.2 Solving Differential Equations
Appendix C. Laplace Transform
- C.1 The Laplace Transform
- C.2 Obtaining the Transform
- C.3 The Inverse Transform
- C.4 Solving Differential Equations
Index

ISBN: 9780081006139

Page Count: 360

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This book is addressed to all pre-degree students and first year engineering undergraduates who require a general introduction to the principles of instrumentation engineering and control engineering. Students on BTEC Higher National Engineering programmes (HNC and HND) and Foundation Degree.

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Editors: By William Bolton

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