{"product_id":"calibration-a-technicians-guide-paperback-softback-9781556179129","title":"Calibration; A Technician's Guide (Paperback \/ softback) 9781556179129","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCalibration\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Technician's Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael P. Cable (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781556179129, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 June 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.612 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\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalibration: A Technician's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive overview of process instrument calibration, laying a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of common tasks performed by technicians. It also serves as an excellent study resource for the calibration section of the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics covered in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTerminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBench calibration vs. field calibration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoop calibration vs. individual instrument calibration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstrument classification systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalibration techniques for temperature, pressure, level, flow, final control and analytical instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book serves as a structured learning tool with questions and answers in each chapter. The extensive appendix is an outstanding reference, including sample piping and instrumentation diagrams (P\u0026amp;IDs), loop diagrams, specification sheets, sample calibration procedures and conversion and reference tables. If you calibrate instruments or oversee someone who does, this book is an excellent addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author ix\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Calibration Principles 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 What Is Calibration? 1\u003cbr\u003e1.2 What Are the Characteristics of a Calibration? 2\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Why Is Calibration Required? 6\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Who Performs Calibrations? – The Control System Technician 8\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Characteristics of a Control System Technician 9\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Loop Calibration vs Individual Instrument Calibration 10\u003cbr\u003e1.7 Bench Calibration vs Field Calibration 11\u003cbr\u003e1.8 Classification of Instruments 12\u003cbr\u003eChapter Summary 13\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Documentation 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Calibration Procedure Content 19\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Calibration Data Sheets (See Examples in Appendix A-4) 21\u003cbr\u003e2.3 P\u0026amp;IDs (See Example in Appendix A-1) 23\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Loop Diagrams (See Examples in Appendix A-2) 25\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Instrument Specification Forms (See Examples in Appendix A-3) 26\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Project Specifications 27\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Manufacturer's Specifications 27\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Calibration Intervals 28\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Safety Considerations 29\u003cbr\u003e2.10 Calibration Status Labels 30\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Temperature Instrument Calibration 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.1 What is Temperature? 33\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Temperature Sensors 34\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Signal Conversion 35\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Pressure Instrument Calibration 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.1 What is Pressure? 49\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Challenges When Calibrating Pressure 50\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Calibrating Pressure Gauges 52\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Calibrating Pressure Transmitters 55\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Calibrating Pressure Switches 55\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Level Instrument Calibration 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Types of Level Instruments 61\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Special Considerations with Level Calibration 64\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Calibrating a Differential Pressure Level Transmitter 67\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Calibrating a Capacitance Level Instrument 71\u003cbr\u003e5.5 Calibrating an Ultrasonic Level Instrument 72\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Flow Instrument Calibration 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.1 Types of Flow Instruments 77\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Calibration of Flowmeters 82\u003cbr\u003e6.3 D\/P Transmitter Calibration 83\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Example: Magnetic Flowmeter Calibration 84\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Flowmeter Calibration Using a Master Meter (Prover) 86\u003cbr\u003e6.6 Gravimetric Method for Flowmeter Calibration (Measurement by Weight) 87\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Final Control Devices Calibration 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.1 Calibration of an I\/P Transducer 95\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Calibration of a Valve Positioner 96\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Calibration of a Control Valve 97\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Process Analytical Instrument Calibration 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.1 pH Calibration Procedure 105\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Diagnostic Test for pH Electrodes 106\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Measuring Conductivity 107\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Calibration Procedure with Explanations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 111\u003cbr\u003eBibliography 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-1 Piping \u0026amp; Instrument Diagrams (P\u0026amp;IDs) 117\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-2 Loop Diagrams 119\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-3 Instrument Specifications 123\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-4 Calibration Procedures 145\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-5 Test Equipment 227\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-6 RTD and Thermocouple Tables 229\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A-7 Conversion Tables 245\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B Answers to Chapter Review Questions 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 271\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52475003732248,"sku":"9781556179129","price":72.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781556179129.jpg?v=1785803207","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/calibration-a-technicians-guide-paperback-softback-9781556179129","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}