Intended for both students and practitioners, this title introduces the fields of process measurement and feedback control and bridges the gap between basic technology and sophisticated systems. It is also suitable for instrumentation engineer or technician who must learn how equipment operates.

Feedback Process Control: Introduction to Process Control. Process/Pressure Measunng Instruments. Level and Density Measurements. Flow Measurement. Temperature und Humidity Measurements. Analytical Measurements.- Pneumatic and Electronic Control Systems: The Feedback Control Loop. Pneumatic Control Mechanisms. Electronic (Analog) Control Systems. Actuators and Valves: Actuators. Control Valves. Control Loop Adjustment and Analysis: Controller Adjustments. Step Analysis Method of Finding Time Constant. Frequency Response Analysis. Combination Control Systems: Split-Range, Auto-Selector, Ratio, and Cascade Systems. Feedforward Control. Process Computers and Simulation: Computer Interface and Hardware. Computer Software and Operation. Programmed Control Systems. Constructing and Instrumenting Real and Simulated Processes.- Appendix.- Glossary.- Answers to Questions.- Bibliography.- Index.