ABSTRACT

This is the first in-depth presentation in book form of current analytical methods for optimal design, selection and evaluation of instrumentation for process plants. The presentation is clear, concise and systematic-providing process engineers with a valuable tool for improving quality, costs, safety, loss prevention, and production accounting.

chapter 1|14 pages

Plant Data Management

chapter 2|16 pages

Instrumentation Design Goals

chapter 3|34 pages

Instrumentation

chapter 4|16 pages

Errors in Measurement

chapter 5|46 pages

Variable Classification

chapter 7|16 pages

Data Reconciliation

chapter 8|16 pages

Design of Precise Sensor Networks

chapter 9|20 pages

Precision Upgrade of Sensor Networks

chapter 10|14 pages

Reliability of Nonrepairable Sensor Networks

chapter 14|12 pages

Design of Repairable Sensor Networks

chapter 15|16 pages

Design of Robust Sensor Networks

chapter 16|8 pages

Genetic Algorithms