Fundamentals of Process Control Theory with CD-ROM

ISA's all-time best-selling book is now updated and expanded, offering a way for you to teach yourself the complexities of process control theory. Fundamentals of Process Control Theory has been praised for its clear, stylish presentation of the principles of process automation and its excellent overview of advanced control techniques.

More than just a reference book, it's a complete course on the subject, with exercises and answers to work through. Both theoretical and practical, this guide allows readers to teach themselves the fundamental scientific principles that govern process control, particularly feedback control. Its 17 self-study units provide a solid foundation in theory, as well as a discussion of recent technologies such as computer-integrated manufacturing, statistical process control, and expert systems. New chapters focus on the conceptual framework for an application, offering a practical understanding of the theory, along with specific illustrations on how concepts are implemented.