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Title:
Overview of industrial process automation
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, M.A. : Elsevier, c2011.
Physical Description:
xvi, 293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780124157798

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Summary

Summary

Man-made or industrial processes, localised or geographically distributed, need be automated in order to ensure they produce quality, consistent, and cost-effective goods or services. Automation systems for these processes broadly consist of instrumentation, control, human interface, and communication subsystems.

This book introduces the basics of philosophy, technology, terminology, and practices of modern automation systems with simple illustrations and examples.


Author Notes

Dr. Sharma is an industrial automation professional by education, qualification, and practice. He worked in the automation industry for over 33 years (25 years in ABB India) followed by academic institutions promoting automation education and training. He has totally dedicated himself to teach/train people in industry and academic institutions in current philosophy, technology, terminology, and practices in automation. He has several articles to his credit in automation education and training in automation magazines.


Table of Contents

Why automation?
Automation system structure
Instrumentation subsystem
Control subsystem
Human interface subsystem
Automation strategies
Programmable control subsystem
Hardware structure of controller
Software structure of controller
Programming of controller
Advanced human interface
Types of automation systems
Special purpose controllers
System availability
Common configurations
Advanced Input/Output system
Concluding remarks
Appendixes
Appendix A Hardwired control subsystem
Appendix B Processor
Appendix C Hardware-software interfacing
Appendix D Instruction set of processor
Appendix E Basics of programming
Appendix F Advanced control strategies
Appendix G Power supply system
Appendix H Further reading