Process Dynamics and Control, 3ed, ISV

Description

This 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

About the Author

Dale E. Seborg

Duncan A. Mellichamp

Thomas F. Edgar

Francis J. Doyle III

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction to Process Control

· Introduction to Process Control

· Theoretical Models of Chemical Processes

Part 2 Dynamic Behavior of Processes

· Transfer Function Models

· Dynamic Behavior of First-Order and Second-Order Processes

· Dynamic Response Characteristics of More Complicated Processes

· Development of Empirical Models from Process Data

Part 3 Feedback and Feed Forward Control

· Feedback Controllers

· Control System Instrumentation

· Process Safety and Process Control

· Dynamic Behavior and Stability of Closed-Loop Control Systems

· PID Controller Design, Tuning, and Troubleshooting

· Control Strategies at the Process Unit Level

· Frequency Response Analysis and Control System Design

· Feed Forward and Ratio Control

Part 4 Advanced Process Control

· Enhanced Single-Loop Control Strategies

· Multiloop and Multivariable Control

· Digital Sampling, Filtering and Control

· Batch Process Control

· Real-Time Optimization

· Model Predictive Control

· Process Monitoring

Part 5 Applications to Biological Systems

· Bio systems Control Design

· Dynamics and Control of Biological Systems

Appendix

· Appendix A: Laplace Transforms A-1

· Appendix B: Digital Process Control Systems: Hardware and Software A-21

· Appendix C: Review of Thermodynamic Concepts for Conservation Equations A-34

· Appendix D: Control Simulation Software A-36

· Appendix E: Process Control Modules A-43

· Appendix F: Introduction to Plant wide Control A-45

· Appendix G: Plant wide Control System Design A-63

· Appendix H: Dynamic Models and Parameters Used for Plant wide Control Chapters A-82

· Appendix I: Instrumentation Symbols A-88

· Appendix J: Review of Basic Concepts from Probability and Statistics A-90

· Appendix K: Contour Mapping and the Principle of the Argument A-93