This book is aimed at engineers and technicians who need to have a clearpractical understanding of the essentials of process control loop tuning andhow to optim... » 

This book is aimed at engineers and technicians who need to have a clearpractical understanding of the essentials of process control loop tuning andhow to optimize the operation of their particular plant or process. The readerwould typically be involved in the design implementation and upgrading ofindustrial control systems. Mathematical theory has been kept to a minimum withthe emphasis throughout on practical applications and useful information.This book will enable the reader to Specify and design the loop requirements for a plant using PID control Identify and apply the essential building blocks in automatic control Apply the procedures for open and closed loop tuning Tune control loops with significant deadtimes Demonstrate a clear understanding of analog process control and how to tuneanalog loops Explain concepts used by major manufacturers who use the most uptodatetechnology in the process control fieldA practical focus on the optimization of process and plantReaders develop professional competencies not just theoretical knowledgeReduce deadtime with loop tuning techniques «