Process Dynamics and Control third edition provides chemical engineers with process control techniques that are used in practice while offering detailed mathematical analysis.

Numerous examples and simulations are used to illustrate key theoretical concepts. New exercises are integrated throughout several chapters to reinforce concepts. Up-to-date information is also included on real-time optimization and model predictive control to highlight the significant impact these techniques have on industrial practice. And chemical engineers will find two new chapters on biosystems control to gain the latest perspective in the field.

Contents

Part One: Introduction to Process Control

1. Introduction to Process Control
2. Theoretical Models of Chemical Processes

Part Two: Dynamic Behavior of Processes

3. Laplace Transforms
4. Transfer Function Models
5. Dynamic Behavior of First-Order and Second-Order Processes
6. Dynamic Response Characteristics of More Complicated Processes
7. Development of Empirical Models from Process Data

Patt Three: Feedback and Feedforward Control

8. Feedback Controllers
9. Control System Instrumentation
10. Process Safety and Process Control
11. Dynamic Behavior and Stability of Closed-Loop Control Systems
12. PID Controller Design, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
13. Control Strategies at the Process Unit Level
14. Frequency Response Analysis and Control System Design
15. Feedforward and Ratio Control

Advanced Process Control

16. Enhanced Single-Loop Control Strategies
17. Digital Sampling, Filtering, and Control
18. Multiloop and Multivariable Control
19. Real-Time Optimization
20. Model Predictive Control
21. Process Monitoring
22. Batch Process Control

Part Five: Applications to Biological Systems

23. Biosystems Control Design
24. Dynamics and Control of Biological Systems

Appendices

1. Digital Process Control Systems: Hardware and Software
2. Review of Thermodynamics Concepts for Conservation Equations
3. Control Simulation Software
4. Instrumentation Symbols
5. Process Control Modules
6. Review of Basic Concepts from Probability and Statistics
7. Introduction to Plantwide Control (online)
8. Plantwide Control System Design (online)
9. Dynamic Models and parameters Used for Plantwide Control Chapters (online)
10. Additional Closed-Loop Frequency Response Material (online)
11. Contour Mapping and the Principle of the Argument (online)

Index

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