A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, Third Edition

The term "automation" includes all topics that have traditionally been identified using names such as instrumentation, instruments and control, process control, process automation, control systems, automation and control, manufacturing control, manufacturing automation, and system integration. The topics in this book represent the scope of automation application, they

Process and analytical instrumentation

Continuous and batch control

Control valves and final control elements

Basic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control

Advanced control

Digital and analog communications

Data management and system software

Networking and security

Safety and reliability

System checkout, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting

Project management

This edition--written by 38 leading experts from all aspects of automation--provides comprehensive information about all major topics in the broad field of automation. It serves as a technical summary of automation knowledge for those who need a complete perspective on automation

Automation professionals who need to understand the basics of an unfamiliar topic

Managers who need a better perspective of all aspects of automation, enabling them to better set direction and make staffing decisions

Those who work in fields related to automation, such as IT professionals who need to learn more about plant floor control and information systems

Academicians who need guidance in developing and improving curriculum or courses

Students, novices, and others evaluating career decisions

Those studying for the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), and/or Control Systems Engineer (CSE) exams