This book is a key resource for anyone who is studying for the ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®), and/or Control Systems Engineer (CSE) exams. Edited by Nick Sands and Ian Verhappen and written by 38 leading experts from all aspects of automation, it provides a comprehensive overview of the most important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills required to implement them in today’s industrial environment. This edition provides comprehensive information about all major topics in the broad field of automation including:
Process and analytical instrumentation
Continuous and batch control
Control valves and final control elements
Basic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control
Advanced control
Digital and analog communications
Data management and system software
Networking and security
Safety and reliability
System checkout, testing, startup, and troubleshooting
Project management
Whether you are an engineer, manager, control systems integrator, student, or educator, you will turn to this book again and again as the ultimate source on what is encompassed by automation.
Product details
- File Size: 25742 KB
- Print Length: 1068 pages
- Publisher: International Society of Automation (January 5, 2020)
- Publication Date: January 5, 2020
- Language: English
- ASIN: B083JG5KSF
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