Control of batch processes / Cecil L. Smith.

"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) an...

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Main Author: Smith, Cecil L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2014.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Categories of Processes 1.2 The Industry 1.3 The Ultimate Batch Process
  • the Kitchen in Your Home 1.4 Categories of Batch Processes 1.5 Automation Functions Required for Batch 1.6 Automation Equipment
  • Chapter 2. Measurement Considerations 2.1 Temperature Measurement 2.2 Pressure Measurement 2.3 Weight and Level 2.4 Flow Measurements 2.5 Loss-in-Weight
  • Chapter 3. Continuous Control Issues 3.1 Loops that Operate Intermittently 3.2 Emptying a Vessel 3.3 Terminating a Cofeed 3.4 Adjusting Ratio Targets 3.5 Attaining Temperature Target for the Heel 3.6 Characterization Functions in Batch Applications 3.7 Scheduled Tuning in Batch Applications 3.8 Edge of the Envelope 3.9 No Flow Through Control Valve 3.10 No Pressure Drop across Control Valve 3.11 Attempting to Operate above a Process-Imposed Maximum 3.12 Attempting to Operate below a Process-Imposed Minimum 3.13 Jacket Switching 3.14 Smooth Transitions between Heating and One Cooling Mode 3.15 Smooth Transitions between Heating and One Cooling Mode
  • Chapter 4. Discrete Devices 4.1 Discrete Inputs 4.2 Discrete Outputs 4.3 State Feedbacks 4.4 Associated Functions 4.5 Beyond Two-State Final Control Elements
  • Chapter 5. Material Transfers 5.1 Multiple-Source, Single-Destination 5.2 Single-Source, Multiple-Destinations 5.3 Multiple-Sources, Multiple-Destinations 5.4 Validating a Material Transfer 5.5 Dribble Flow 5.6 Simultaneous Material Transfers 5.7 Drums
  • Chapter 6. Structured Logic for Batch 6.1 Structured Programming 6.2 Product Recipes and Product Batches 6.3 Formula 6.4 Operations 6.5 Phases 6.6 Actions
  • Chapter 7. Batch Unit or Process Unit 7.1 Defining a Batch Unit 7.2 Supporting Equipment 7.3 Step Programmer 7.4 Failure Considerations 7.5 Coordination 7.6 Shared Equipment
  • Exclusive Use 7.7 Shared Equipment
  • Limited Capacity 7.8 Identical Batch Units
  • Chapter 8. Sequence Logic 8.1 Features Provided by Sequence Logic 8.2 Failure Monitoring and Response 8.3 Relay Ladder Diagrams 8.4 Procedural Languages 8.5 Special Languages 8.6 State Machine 8.7 Grafcet / Sequential Function Charts (SFC)
  • Chapter 9. Batches and Recipes 9.1 Organization of Recipes 9.2 Corporate Recipes 9.3 Executing Product Batches Simultaneously 9.4 Managing Product Batches 9.5 Executing Operations 9.6 Batch History Data 9.7 Performance Parameters.