Instrumentation and Process Control

by Franklyn W. Kirk

Instrumentation and Process Control is a comprehensive resource that provides a technician-level approach to instrumentation used in process control. With an emphasis on common industrial applications, this textbook covers the four fundamental instrumentation measurements of temperature, pressure, level, and flow, in addition to position, humidity, moisture, and typical liquid and gas measuring instruments. Fundamental scientific principles, detailed illustrations, descriptive photographs, and concise text are used to present the following instrumentation Process control and factory automation measurement instruments and applications Control valves and other final elements Digital communication systems and controllers Overview of control strategies for process control Safety systems and installation in hazardous locations Systems approach to integration of instruments in process control

690 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2014

Reviews

[Stefanie Dugger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to use this textbook for two classes. At times helpful; other times too simplified or vague. Accompanying workbook is a joke; does not remotely match what is being covered in the text once past the multiple choice quiz style overview. Glad I only rented it.