Control of Batch Processes (Hardcover)

Cecil L. Smith

ISBN 10: 047038199X / ISBN 13: 9780470381991

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2014

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Hardcover. Gives a real world explanation of how to analyze and troubleshoot a process control system in a batch process plant Explains how to analyze the requirements for controlling a batch process, develop the control logic to meet these requirements, and troubleshoot the process controls in batch processes Presents three categories of batch processes (cyclical batch, multigrade facilities, and flexible batch) and examines the differences in the control requirements in each Examines various concepts of a product recipe and what its nature must be in a flexible batch facility Approaches the subject from the process perspective, with emphasis on the advantages of using structured logic in the automation of all but the simplest batch processes. Discusses the flow of information starting at the plant floor and continuing through various levels of the control logic up to the corporate IT level Batch processing is used extensively in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, coatings, and electronic materials industries, where new jobs are being created. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Control of Batch Processes (Hardcover)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047038199X
• ISBN 13: 9780470381991
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Gives a real world explanation of how to analyze and troubleshoot a process control system in a batch process plant
• Explains how to analyze the requirements for controlling a batch process, develop the control logic to meet these requirements, and troubleshoot the process controls in batch processes
• Presents three categories of batch processes (cyclical batch, multigrade facilities, and flexible batch) and examines the differences in the control requirements in each
• Examines various concepts of a product recipe and what its nature must be in a flexible batch facility
• Approaches the subject from the process perspective, with emphasis on the advantages of using structured logic in the automation of all but the simplest batch processes.
• Discusses the flow of information starting at the plant floor and continuing through various levels of the control logic up to the corporate IT level

About the Author

Dr. Cecil Smith has over 35 years experience in process control, and his expertise encompasses virtually every control technology being applied in industrial production facilities.  His primary focus is on designing a control strategy for a process and then commissioning the controls, that is, the process aspects as opposed to systems aspects.  However, he is proficient with both DCS's, PLC's, PC-based controls, and single-loop microprocessor-based controls, and is capable of resolving both process and system problems.
Dr. Smith has equally extensive experience in teaching continuing education courses for practicing engineers on various aspects of process control and instrumentation.