Instrumentation Reference Book

Instrumentation Reference Book

Author: Walt Boyes

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2002-12-02

Total Pages: 1086

ISBN-13: 0080478530

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Instrumentation is not a clearly defined subject, having a 'fuzzy' boundary with a number of other disciplines. Often categorized as either 'techniques' or 'applications' this book addresses the various applications that may be needed with reference to the practical techniques that are available for the instrumentation or measurement of a specific physical quantity or quality. This makes it of direct interest to anyone working in the process, control and instrumentation fields where these measurements are essential. * Comprehensive and authoritative collection of technical information* Written by a collection of specialist contributors* Updated to include chapters on the fieldbus standards, reliability, EMC, 'virtual instrumentation', fibre optics, smart and intelligent transmitters, analyzers, level and flow meters, and many more


Plant Engineer's Handbook

Plant Engineer's Handbook

Author: R. Keith Mobley

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2001-05-14

Total Pages: 1203

ISBN-13: 0080539041

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Plant engineers are responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. This means that breadth of knowledge required by such professionals is so wide that previous books addressing plant engineering have either been limited to only certain subjects or cursory in their treatment of topics. The Plant Engineering Handbook offers comprehensive coverage of an enormous range of subjects which are of vital interest to the plant engineer and anyone connected with industrial operations or maintenance.This handbook is packed with indispensable information, from defining just what a Plant Engineer actually does, through selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities (including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes) to issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns. One of the major features of this volume is its comprehensive treatment of the maintenance management function; in addition to chapters which outline the operation of the various plant equipment there is specialist advice on how to get the most out of that equipment and its operators. This will enable the reader to reap the rewards of more efficient operations, more effective employee contributions and in turn more profitable performance from the plant and the business to which it contributes.The Editor, Keith Mobley and the team of expert contributors, have practiced at the highest levels in leading corporations across the USA, Europe and the rest of the world. Produced in association with Plant Engineering magazine, this book will be a source of information for plant engineers in any industry worldwide.* A Flagship reference work for the Plant Engineering series* Provides comprehensive coverage on an enormous range of subjects vital to plant and industrial engineer* Includes an international perspective including dual units and regulations


Handbook of Force Transducers

Handbook of Force Transducers

Author: Dan Mihai Stefanescu

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-03-16

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 3642182968

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Part I introduces the basic "Principles and Methods of Force Measurement" according to a classification into a dozen of force transducers types: resistive, inductive, capacitive, piezoelectric, electromagnetic, electrodynamic, magnetoelastic, galvanomagnetic (Hall-effect), vibrating wires, (micro)resonators, acoustic and gyroscopic. Two special chapters refer to force balance techniques and to combined methods in force measurement. Part II discusses the "(Strain Gauge) Force Transducers Components", evolving from the classical force transducer to the digital / intelligent one, with the incorporation of three subsystems (sensors, electromechanics and informatics). The elastic element (EE) is the "heart" of the force transducer and basically determines its performance. A 12-type elastic element classification is proposed (stretched / compressed column or tube, bending beam, bending and/or torsion shaft, middle bent bar with fixed ends, shear beam, bending ring, yoke or frame, diaphragm, axial-stressed torus, axisymmetrical and voluminous EE), with emphasis on the optimum location of the strain gauges. The main properties of the associated Wheatstone bridge, best suited for the parametrical transducers, are examined, together with the appropriate electronic circuits for SGFTs. The handbook fills a gap in the field of Force Measurement, both experts and newcomers, no matter of their particular interest, finding a lot of useful and valuable subjects in the area of Force Transducers; in fact, it is the first specialized monograph in this inter- and multidisciplinary field.


TRANSDUCERS AND INSTRUMENTATION

TRANSDUCERS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Author: D. V. S. MURTY

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 741

ISBN-13: 8120335694

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This well-received and widely adopted text, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide an in-depth analysis of the fundamental principles of Transducers and Instrumentation in a highly accessible style. Professor D.V.S. Murty, who has pioneered the cause of development of Instrumen-tation Engineering in various engineering institutes and universities across the country, compresses his long and rich experience into this volume. He gives a masterly analysis of the principles and characteristics of transducers, common types of industrial sensors and transducers. Besides, he provides a detailed discussion on such topics as signal processing, data display, transmission and telemetry systems, all the while focusing on the latest developments. The text is profusely illustrated with examples and clear-cut diagrams that enhance its value. NEW TO THIS EDITION : To meet the latest syllabi requirements of various universities, three new chapters have been added: CHAPTER 12: Developments in Sensor Technology CHAPTER 13: Sophistication in Instrumentation CHAPTER 14: Process Control Instrumentation Primarily intended as a text for the students pursuing Instrumentation and Control Engineering, this book would also be extremely useful to professional engineers and those working in R&D organisations.


Transducers in Measurement and Control

Transducers in Measurement and Control

Author: P. H. Sydenham

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780852747773

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Transducers in Measurement and Control presents a general but very practical introduction to the working principles and applications of transducers. The book describes proven methods for converting commonly encountered measurement variables into electrical signals and includes a quantitative assessment of obtainable instrumental performance.


Basic Electronic Instrument Handbook

Basic Electronic Instrument Handbook

Author: Clyde F. Coombs

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 874

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to instrumentation. Fundamentals of electronic-measurement instruments. Fundamentals of signal-generation instruments. Using electronic instruments. Instrumentation systems. Current- and voltage-measurement devices. Circuit-element measuring instruments. Signal-generation instruments. Frequency- and time-measurement instruments. Recording instruments. Special-function instruments. Microwave passive devices.