Tuning and Control Loop Performance, Fourth Edition
Tuning and Control Loop Performance, Fourth Edition

Author: Gregory K. McMillan

Publisher: Momentum Press

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13: 1606501712

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Tuning and Control Loop Performance, Fourth Edition provides the knowledge to eliminate the misunderstandings, realize the difference between theoretical and industrial application of PID control, address practical difficulties, improve field automation system design, use the latest PID features, and ultimately get the best tuning settings that enables the PID to achieve its full potential. The proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is the heart of every control system in the process industry. Given the proper setup and tuning, the PID has proven to have the capability and flexibility needed to meet nearly all of industry’s basic control requirements. However, the information to support the best use of these features has fallen behind the progress of improved functionality. Additionally, there is considerable disagreement on the tuning rules that largely stems from a misunderstanding of how tuning rules have evolved and the lack of recognition of the effect of automation system dynamics and the incredible spectrum of process responses, disturbances, and performance objectives.

Control Valve Primer
Control Valve Primer

Author: Hans D. Baumann

Publisher: ISA

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781934394502

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This work features insights on valve sizing, smart (digital) positioners, field-based architecture, network system technology, and control loop performance evaluation. Baumann shares his expertise on designing control loops and selecting final control elements.

Measurement and Control Basics
Measurement and Control Basics

Author: Thomas A. Hughes

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13:

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Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this best-selling text has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people, and others with a practical introduction to the technologies, systems, and strategies involved in industrial process control. The third edition takes the same proven intuitive approach of previous editions. Each chapter begins with basic definitions and mathematical concepts that allow readers to become well versed in the principles necessary to understand the variables that affect process control systems. New features in the third edition include coverage of advanced control-loop tuning methods; magnetostrictive displacement pressure transducers; infrared, microwave, nuclear, radar, and thermal level instruments; radiation, optical, and infrared pyrometers; oxidation-reduction potential measurement; and completely updated material on programmable logic controllers, PC-based control, and human-machine interfaces. The book also includes, for the first time, solutions to exercises that make it more suitable for self-study.