Calibration (Paperback)

Michael P. Cable

ISBN 10: 155617912X / ISBN 13: 9781556179129

Published by ISA, Research Triangle Park, 2005

About this Item

Paperback. Calibration: A Technician's Guide provides a comprehensive overview of process instrument calibration, laying a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of common tasks performed by technicians. It also serves as an excellent study resource for the calibration section of the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam. Topics covered in this book include: TerminologyBench calibration vs. field calibrationLoop calibration vs. individual instrument calibrationInstrument classification systemsDocumentationCalibration techniques for temperature, pressure, level, flow, final control and analytical instrumentation This book serves as a structured learning tool with questions and answers in each chapter. The extensive appendix is an outstanding reference, including sample piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, specification sheets, sample calibration procedures and conversion and reference tables. If you calibrate instruments or oversee someone who does, this book is an excellent addition to your library. This comprehensive review of calibration provides an excellent foundation for understanding principles and applications of the most frequently performed tasks of a technician. Topics addressed include terminology, bench vs. field calibration, loop vs. individual instrument calibration, instrument classification systems, documentation, and specific calibration techniques for temperature, pressure, level, flow, final control, and analytical instrumentation. The book is designed as a structured learning tool with questions and answers in each chapter. An extensive appendix containing sample P&IDs, loop diagrams, spec sheets, sample calibration procedures, and conversion and reference tables serves as very useful reference. If you calibrate instruments or supervise someone that does, then you need this book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Calibration (Paperback)
• Publisher: ISA, Research Triangle Park
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155617912X
• ISBN 13: 9781556179129
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Calibration: A Technician's Guide provides a comprehensive overview of process instrument calibration, laying a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of common tasks performed by technicians. It also serves as an excellent study resource for the calibration section of the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam.

Topics covered in this book include:

• Terminology
• Bench calibration vs. field calibration
• Loop calibration vs. individual instrument calibration
• Instrument classification systems
• Documentation
• Calibration techniques for temperature, pressure, level, flow, final control and analytical instrumentation

This book serves as a structured learning tool with questions and answers in each chapter. The extensive appendix is an outstanding reference, including sample piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, specification sheets, sample calibration procedures and conversion and reference tables. If you calibrate instruments or oversee someone who does, this book is an excellent addition to your library.

About the Author

Michael Cable is a Level 3 Certified Control System Technician. He is currently the Validation Manager at Argos Therapeutics in Durham, NC where his responsibilities include managing the Calibration Program. Michael started his career as an Electronics Technician in the Navy Nuclear Power Program, serving as a Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor aboard the USS Los Angeles submarine and then at the AIW prototype in Idaho Falls. After leaving the Navy, he started his civilian career at Performance Solutions performing technical services for the pharmaceutical industry. His 11 years there was highlighted by an assignment to Eli Lilly Corporate Process Automation managing Instrument Qualification projects and then starting up a Calibration Services division within Performance Solutions. His practical expertise in instrumentation and controls led him to his current career path in Validation, which has been his main focus for the last 7 years.