PRINCIPAL OF INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION

Cover
Contents
1. Characteristics of Measurement System
	1.1 Introduction
	1.2 Functional Units
	1.3 Classifi cation
	1.4 Performance Characteristics
	1.5 Dynamic Calibration
	1.6 Errors: An Overview
	1.7 Statistical Error Analysis
	1.8 Reliability and Related Topics
	1.9 Units
		Review Questions
2. Displacement, Force, Velocity, Acceleration and Torque
	2.1 Displacement
	2.2 Force
	2.3 Velocity, Acceleration and Torque
		Review Questions
3. Metrology
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Linear Length
	3.3 Engineering Fits and Gauges
	3.4 Limits and Fits
	3.5 Limit Gauges
	3.6 Dial Gauges
	3.7 Comparators
	3.8 Pneumatic Comparators
	3.9 Electrical Comparators
	3.10 Optical Methods
	3.11 Interferometer
	3.12 Measurement of Angle
	3.13 Measurement of Area
	3.14 The Planimeter
		Review Questions
4. Pressure Measurement
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Manometers
	4.3 Elastic Types
	4.4 Bell Gauges
	4.5 Electrical Types
	4.6 Vacuum Measurement
	4.7 Differential Pressure Transmitters
	4.8 Sound Pressure Level Measurement
	4.9 Acoustic Intensity
		Review Questions
5. Temperature Measurement
	5.1 Defi nitions and Standards
	5.2 Techniques and Classifi cations
	5.3 Temperature Measurement Using Change in Physical Properties
	5.4 Electrical Type Temperature Sensors
	5.5 Radiation Thermometry
	5.6 Other Miscellaneous Methods
		Review Questions
6. Flow Measurement
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Head Types
	6.3 Area Flowmeters
	6.4 Mass Flowmeters
	6.5 Positive Displacement Flowmeters
	6.6 Electrical Type Flow Typemeters
	6.7 Flow Marker and Other Miscellaneous Methods
	6.8 Open Channel Flow Measurement
	6.9 Solid Flow Measurement
	6.10 Flow Switches
		Review Questions
7. Level Measurement
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Float Types
	7.3 Displacer Types
	7.4 Hydrostatic Types
	7.5 Thermal Effect Types
	7.6 Electrical Methods
	7.7 Boiler Drum Level
	7.8 Solid Level Measurement
		Review Questions
8. Instruments for Analysis
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 Gas Analysers
	8.3 Liquid Analysers
	8.4 X-ray Methods
	8.5 Chromatography
	8.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
	8.7 Electron Spin Resonance/Electron Paramegnatic Resonance Spectroscopy
	8.8 Mass Spactrometry
	8.9 Sampling Techniques
		Review Questions
9. Digital Transducers and Related Topics
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Digital Encodes: Disc Type
	9.3 Linear Displacement Transducer
	9.4 Digital Tachometer
	9.5 Frequency Output Type Transducers
	9.6 Other Miscellaneous Sensors
	9.7 The Signals and Conversions
	9.8 The Instrument System
	9.9 Virtual Instrumentation
		Review Questions
10. Telemetry
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 Pneumatic Means
	10.3 Electrical Means
	10.4 Frequency Telemetring
	10.5 Multiplexing
	10.6 Modulation
	10.7 Modulation of Digital Data
	10.8 Transmission Channels
	10.9 Briefi ng of a Telemetry System in Operation
	10.10 Wirless I/O
		Review Questions
11. Display, Recording and Alarm
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Display Methods
	11.3 Recorders
	11.4 Alarm Annunciation
	11.5 Data Logging Systems
		Review Questions
12. Power Plant Instruments
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 The Power Plant Scheme
	12.3 Pressure, Temperature, Flow and Level
	12.4 Vibration and Expansion
	12.5 Analysis
	12.6 Flue Gas Analysis
		Review Questions
13. Hazard and Safety
	13.1 Initial Consideration
	13.2 Enclosures
	13.3 Intrinsic Safety
	13.4 Prevention of Ignition
	13.5 Methods of Production
	13.6 Analysis, Evaluation and Construction
		Review Questions
Appendix
Bibliography
Index