{"product_id":"basic-process-measurements-hardback-9780470380246","title":"Basic Process Measurements (Hardback) 9780470380246","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBasic Process Measurements\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCecil L. Smith (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470380246, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e358 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.617 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA unique resource for process measurement  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Process Measurements\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique resource explaining the industrial measuring devices that gauge such key variables as temperature, pressure, density, level, and flow. With an emphasis on the most commonly installed technologies, this guide outlines both the process variable being measured as well as how the relevant measuring instruments function. The benefits of each technology are considered in turn, along with their potential problems. Looking at both new and existing technologies, the book maintains a practical focus on properly selecting and deploying the best technology for a given process application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe coverage in \u003ci\u003eBasic Process Measurements\u003c\/i\u003e enables the practitioner to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResolve problems with currently installed devices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpgrade currently installed devices to newer and better technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd instruments for process variables not previously measurable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate device installations from a perspective of both normal process operating conditions and abnormal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine the best technology for a given set of process conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Designed for a wide range of technical professionals, \u003ci\u003eBasic Process Measurements\u003c\/i\u003e provides a balanced treatment of the concepts, background information, and specific processes and technologies making up this critical aspect of process improvement and control.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Basic Concepts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. Continuous vs. Discrete Measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. Continuous vs. Sampled Measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. In-Line, On-Line, and Off-Line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4. Signals and Resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5. Zero, Span, and Range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6. Turndown Ratio and Rangeability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7. Accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8. Repeatability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9. Measurement Uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10. Measurement Decision Risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11. Calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.12. Measurement Device Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.13. Current Loop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.14. Power Supply and Wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.15. Serial Communications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.16. Smart Transmitters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.17. Environmental Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.18. Explosive Atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.19. Measurement Device Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.20. Filtering and Smoothing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Temperature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Heat and Temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. Temperature Scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Thermowells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. Bimetallic Thermometers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5. Thermocouples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6. Resistance Temperature Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7. Thermistors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8. Temperature Transmitters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9. Pyrometers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10. Others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1. Force and Pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. Measures of Pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3. Pressure-Sensing Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4. Indicators and Switches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5. Pressure Sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6. Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7. Capacitance Pressure Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8. Resonant Frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9. Installation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10. Differential Pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Level and Density.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Level, Volume, and Weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2. Pressure Transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3. Differential Pressure Transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4. Capacitance and Radio Frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5. Ultrasonic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6. Noncontact Radar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7. Guided Wave Radar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8. Nuclear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9. A Few Others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10. Level Switches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11. Interface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12. Density.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Flow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1. Mass Flow, Volumetric Flow, and Velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2. Static Pressure and Fluid Velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3. Flashing and Cavitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4. Fluid Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5. Flow Meter Application Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6. Orifi ce Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7. Head Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8. Coriolis Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9. Magnetic Flow Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10. Vortex-Shedding Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11. Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12. Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.13. Thermal Flow Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.14. Turbine Meter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.15. Other Flow Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.16. 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