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Process Instrumentation, 2nd edition

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For instrumentation and measurement courses within a process technology program.

The national standard for process instrumentation

Process Instrumentation is part of the NAPTA Series for Process Technology, which can be used independently and does not require NAPTA participation. Developed with Industry and Education, the series supports a consistent curriculum and exit competencies for Process Technology graduates.

The 2nd Edition provides an up-to-date common national standard for the Process Instrumentation and Measurement course of a Process Technology degree program. It is fully revised to align with the new NAPTA curriculum.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Process Instrumentation topics are broken into sections covering symbology, hardware and instrumentation communication (Ch. 7-9); control loops, controllers and control schemes (Ch. 10-16); and Digital Control, PLC, DCS, power supply, ESD, malfunctions and troubleshooting (Ch. 17-23).
  • Activities in each chapter give students or small groups practice applying chapter concepts.
  • Metric conversions prepare students to work with international partners in the process industries.

New and updated features of this title

Learning aids reflecting the latest NAPTA curriculum

  • REVISED: Extensive reorganization improves the flow of content. It now moves from simple to complex, making the text more versatile and adaptable to a wide range of courses.
  • NEW: New learning outcomes align with NAPTA core objectives. Students are directed to the precise page of the text where a learning objective is addressed.
  • NEW: A new full-color art program includes more than 300 revised artwork and photo images, including new visuals of instrumentation.
  • UPDATED: Checking Your Knowledge questions have been updated to better complement chapter objectives. Answers are now included.

Practical, on-the-job applications

  • EXPANDED: New and more in-depth content expands on instrumentation: its components, functions and applications in the process industries.
  • EXPANDED: Roles of a process technician are explored, offering context for students considering a career in the process industries. Topics include cybersecurity, industry 4.0 and analytic data trends.

Features of MyLab Process Technology for the 2nd Edition

  • Interactive Key Term Review and Equipment and Process Review assignments give students practice matching concepts, equipment and processes.
  • Chapter Review is prebuilt into each chapter of your course. Students can test their comprehension with auto-graded, multiple-choice questions that align with chapter objectives.
  • Short Answer Questions in each chapter challenge students to apply what they've learned. A robust assignment manager and gradebook make it easy to review responses and assign a score.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND PROCESS VARIABLES
1. Introduction to Instrumentation
2. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure
3. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Temperature
4. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level
5. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow
6. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytical

PART 2: SYMBOLOGY, HARDWARE, AND INSTRUMENTATION COMMUNICATION
7. Symbology: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching
8. Switches, Relays and Annunciators
9. Signal Transmission and Conversion

PART 3: CONTROL LOOPS, CONTROLLERS, AND CONTROL SCHEMES
10. Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory
11. Control Loops: Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers
12. Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview
13. Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators
14. Controllers
15. Control Schemes
16. Advanced Control Schemes

PART 4: DIGITAL CONTROL, PLC, DCS, POWER SUPPLY, ESD, MALFUNCTIONS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
17. Introduction to Digital Control
18. Programmable Logic Controls
19. Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
20. Instrumentation Power Supply
21. Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Interlocks and Protective Devices (Part 1 & 2)
22. Instrumentation Malfunctions
23. Instrumentation Troubleshooting

About our author

The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of process technology (PTEC) education providers, industry experts and community stakeholders working cooperatively toward a common goal. The NAPTA is the standard-bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Eligible colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.

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