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Book Description:

For nearly thirty years, the Instrument Engineers' Handbook has been the most widely-used reference in its field. Changes in the profession since 1981 necessitate these updated editions, which include new sections covering the developments of the last decade and a new international perspective (the books have not been available before outside the USA). The two volumes cover all topics process control and instrument engineers use in their everyday work. The two volumes comprise nearly 3000 pages, with thousands of illustrations. Completely revised for the first time since the early 80s, they cover all the latest advances in control hardware, transmitters, displays, DCS, PLC and computer systems. The books provide the tools needed to make sophisticated equipment selection and solve operating problems quickly. There are sections devoted to 500 major topics. There are over 100 new contributors (900 rejected). The Instrument Engineers' Handbook takes a practical and down-to-earth approach and covers all the topics used by process control and instrument engineers in their everyday work, providing quick access to specific information.

Synopsis:

Over 200 instrument engineering experts contribute features on flow, density, analysis, level, pressure, temperature, viscosity, weighing and safety devices. Each chapter gives information on cost, suppliers, ranges and the accuracy of instrumentation.

Table of Contents:

Volume 2: Control theory; Controllers, transmitters, converters and relays; Control centres, panels and displays; Control valves; Regulators and other throttling devices; PLCs and other logic devices; DCS and computer-based systems; Process control systems; Appendix.