Principles of Process Control

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Contents
1. Basic Considerations
	1.1 Introduction
	1.2 Notes on Processes
	1.3 Control-Loop Study
	1.4 Sources of Disturbances
	1.5 Control Actions
	1.6 Z-Transforms
	1.7 General Comments
		Review Questions
2. Processes: Transfer Functions and Modelling
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Some Typical Simple Processes and their Transfer Functions from Analysis
	2.3 Limitations on Process Equation Formulations
	2.4 Process Modelling
	2.5 Process Modelling Via Experimental Tests
	2.6 Discrete Modelling
	2.7 Scale Modelling Technique
	2.8 Process Model from Frequency Response Studies
	2.9 Further Comments on Parameter Evaluation Process Testing
	2.10 Conclusion
		Review Questions
3. Block Diagrams: Transient Response and Transfer Functions
	3.1 Block Diagram Representation
	3.2 Step, Frequency and Impulse Response of Systems
	3.3 Controlled Process Block Diagrams and Transfer Functions
	3.4 System Analysis and Studies of System Response
	3.5 Generalization with Load Changes at Arbitrary Points
		Review Questions
4. Controllability and Stability
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Controllability
	4.3 Self-Regulation
	4.4 Stability Studies
	4.5 Compensators
		Review Questions
5. Basic Control Schemes and Controllers
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 On-Off Control
	5.3 Time Proportional Control
	5.4 Typical PID Controller Characteristics and Related Terminology
	5.5 Comparison of Control Actions: PID
	5.6 Controller Tuning or Controller Parameter Adjustment
	5.7 Pneumatic Controllers
	5.8 Electronic Controllers
	5.9 Hydraulic Controllers
	5.10 Programme Controllers
	5.11 Programmable Logic Controller
		Review Questions
6. Complex Control Schemes
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Ratio Control Systems
	6.3 Split Range Control
	6.4 Cascade Control
	6.5 Feedforward Control
	6.6 Selector Control
	6.7 Inverse Derivative Control
	6.8 Antireset Control
	6.9 Multivariable Control Systems
		Review Questions
7. Final Control Elements
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 The Pneumatic Actuator
	7.3 Electrical Actuators
		Review Questions
8. Connecting Elements and Common Control Loops
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 RLC Elements
	8.3 Flow Control
	8.4 Pressure Control
	8.5 Level Control
	8.6 Temperature Control
		Review Questions
9. Computer Control of Processes
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Control Computers
	9.3 Progress in Computer Control in Process Industries
	9.4 Control on Level Basis
	9.5 Algorithms for Digital Control
	9.6 Digital Control Via Z-Transform Technique
	9.7 Distributed Control Systems
	9.8 The Newer Trends in Process Automation
	9.9 General Comments
		Review Questions
10. Adaptive Control Systems
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 Standard Approaches
	10.3 Self-Adaptive Systems
	10.4 Predictive Approach
	10.5 Self-Tuning Control
		Review Questions
11. Process Control Systems
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Boiler Control
	11.3 Steel Plant Instrumentation/Control System
	11.4 Control in Paper Industry
	11.5 Distillation Column
	11.6 Belt Conveyor Control
	11.7 pH Control
	11.8 Batch Process Control
		Review Questions
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Bibliography
Index