Instrumentation and Control Systems, 3rd Edition

Instrumentation and Control Systems, 3rd Edition

by William Bolton
Released January 2021
Publisher(s): Newnes
ISBN: 9780128245156

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Book description

Instrumentation and Control Systems, Third Edition, addresses the basic principles of modern instrumentation and control systems, including examples of the latest devices, techniques and applications. The book provides a comprehensive introduction on the subject, with Laplace presented in a simple and easily accessible form and complemented by an outline of the mathematics that would be required to progress to more advanced levels of study. Taking a highly practical approach, the author combines underpinning theory with numerous case studies and applications throughout, thus enabling the reader to directly apply the content to real-world engineering contexts.

Coverage includes smart instrumentation, DAQ, crucial health and safety considerations, and practical issues such as noise reduction, maintenance and testing. PLCs and ladder programming is incorporated in the text, as well as new information introducing various software programs used for simulation. The overall approach of this book makes it an ideal text for all introductory level undergraduate courses in control engineering and instrumentation.

  • Assumes minimal prior mathematical knowledge
  • Includes an extensive collection of problems, case studies and applications, with a full set of answers at the back of the book
  • Helps place theory in real-world engineering context

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
    1. Structure of the Book
    2. Performance Outcomes
    3. Software Tools
    4. Changes for the 3rd edition
  6. Acknowledgement
  7. Chapter 1. Measurement Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 1.1 Introduction
    3. 1.2 Instrumentation Systems
    4. 1.3 Performance Terms
    5. 1.4 Dependability
    6. 1.5 Requirements
    7. Problems
  8. Chapter 2. Instrumentation System Elements
    1. Abstract
    2. 2.1 Introduction
    3. 2.2 Displacement Sensors
    4. 2.3 Speed Sensors
    5. 2.4 Fluid Pressure Sensors
    6. 2.5 Fluid Flow
    7. 2.6 Liquid Level
    8. 2.7 Temperature Sensors
    9. 2.8 Sensor Selection
    10. 2.9 Signal Processing
    11. 2.10 Signal Transmission
    12. 2.11 Smart Systems
    13. 2.12 Data Presentation Element
    14. Problems
  9. Chapter 3. Measurement Case Studies
    1. Abstract
    2. 3.1 Introduction
    3. 3.2 Case Studies
    4. 3.3 Data Acquisition Systems
    5. 3.4 Testing
    6. Problems
  10. Chapter 4. Control Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 4.1 Introduction
    3. 4.2 Control Systems
    4. 4.3 Basic Elements
    5. 4.4 Case Studies
    6. 4.5 Discrete-Time Control Systems
    7. 4.6 Digital Control Systems
    8. 4.7 Hierarchical Control
    9. Problems
  11. Chapter 5. Process Controllers
    1. Abstract
    2. 5.1 Introduction
    3. 5.2 On–Off Control
    4. 5.3 Proportional Control
    5. 5.4 Derivative Control
    6. 5.5 Integral Control
    7. 5.6 PID Control
    8. 5.7 Tuning
    9. 5.8 Digital Systems
    10. 5.9 Fuzzy Logic Control
    11. 5.10 Neural Networks
    12. Problems
  12. Chapter 6. Correction Elements
    1. Abstract
    2. 6.1 Introduction
    3. 6.2 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
    4. 6.3 Directional Control Valves
    5. 6.4 Flow Control Valves
    6. 6.5 Motors
    7. 6.6 Case Studies
    8. Problems
  13. Chapter 7. PLC Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 7.1 Introduction
    3. 7.2 Logic Gates
    4. 7.3 PLC System
    5. 7.4 PLC Programming
    6. 7.5 Testing and Debugging
    7. 7.6 Case Studies
    8. Problems
  14. Chapter 8. System Models
    1. Abstract
    2. 8.1 Introduction
    3. 8.2 Gain
    4. 8.3 Dynamic Systems
    5. 8.4 Differential Equations
    6. Problems
  15. Chapter 9. Transfer Function
    1. Abstract
    2. 9.1 Introduction
    3. 9.2 Transfer Function
    4. 9.3 System Transfer Functions
    5. 9.4 Block Manipulation
    6. 9.5 Multiple Inputs
    7. 9.6 Sensitivity
    8. Problems
  16. Chapter 10. System Response
    1. Abstract
    2. 10.1 Introduction
    3. 10.2 Inputs
    4. 10.3 Determining Outputs
    5. 10.4 First-Order Systems
    6. 10.5 Second-Order Systems
    7. 10.6 Stability
    8. 10.7 Steady-State Error
    9. Problems
  17. Chapter 11. Frequency Response
    1. Abstract
    2. 11.1 Introduction
    3. 11.2 Sinusoidal Inputs
    4. 11.3 Bode Plots
    5. 11.4 System Identification
    6. 11.5 Stability
    7. 11.6 Compensation
    8. Problems
  18. Chapter 12. Nyquist Diagrams
    1. Abstract
    2. 12.1 Introduction
    3. 12.2 The Polar Plot
    4. 12.3 Stability
    5. 12.4 Relative Stability
    6. Problems
  19. Chapter 13. Control Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 13.1 Introduction
    3. 13.2 Controllers
    4. 13.3 Frequency Response
    5. 13.4 Systems with Dead Time
    6. 13.5 Cascade Control
    7. 13.6 Feedforward Control
    8. 13.7 Digital Control Systems
    9. 13.8 Control Networks
    10. Problems
  20. Answers
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 11
    12. Chapter 12
    13. Chapter 13
  21. Appendix A. Errors
    1. A.1 Measurement Errors
    2. A.2 Random Errors
    3. A.3 Combination of Errors
  22. Appendix B. Differential Equations
    1. B.1 Differential Equations
    2. B.2 Solving Differential Equations
  23. Appendix C. Laplace Transform
    1. C.1 The Laplace Transform
    2. C.2 Obtaining the Transform
    3. C.3 The Inverse Transform
    4. C.4 Solving Differential Equations
  24. Appendix D. The z-Transform
    1. D.1 The z-Transform
    2. D.2 The Inverse z-Transform
  25. Index

Product information

  • Title: Instrumentation and Control Systems, 3rd Edition
  • Author(s): William Bolton
  • Release date: January 2021
  • Publisher(s): Newnes
  • ISBN: 9780128245156