As chemical processes have grown increasingly complex, so have the safety systems required to control them. Chemical Process Safety, Fourth Edition, offers students and practitioners the deeper, more
A unique resource that demystifies the physical basics of hydraulic systemsHydraulic Control Systems offers students and professionals a reliable, complete volume of the most up-to-date hows and whys
The demand is exploding for complete, integrated systems that sense, process, manipulate, and control complex entities such as sound, images, text, motion, and environmental conditions. These systems,
This book presents the twin topics of singular perturbation methods and time scale analysis to problems in systems and control. The heart of the book is the singularly perturbed optimal control syste
Complete Coverage of Control and Monitoring Systems Written by a veteran electrician with more than 40 years' experience, this practical guide walks you through the ladder diagrams and control devices
Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management is both the classic field handbook for manufacturing professionals and a comprehensive preparatory text for APICS certification c
This book offers readers step-by-step approaches for achieving quality and process improvement through the use of many techniques. These methods include statistical process control, flowcharting, Par
This is the biggest, most comprehensive, and most prestigious compilation of articles on control systems imaginable. Every aspect of control is expertly covered, from the mathematical foundations to a
If you want top grades and thorough understanding of feedback and control systems--both analog and digital--in less study time, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have It takes you ste
The causes of catastrophic accidents in the process industries, now recognized as complex and interrelated, need to be matched by multi-faceted technical management systems. These principles apply to
Useful for Control engineers, mechanical engineers and mechanical technicians who will learn how to select the proper control systems for axial and centrifugal compressors for proper throughput and su
Mitra (management, Auburn U.) introduces the foundations of methods of statistical quality assurance and statistical process control for the manufacturing and service industries. After introducing the
These guidelines seek to provide advice to national authorities on strategies to strengthen food control systems to protect public health, prevent fraud and deception, avoid food adulteration and faci
This text provides the practising engineer with a review of the current techniques and applications of machine control. The control of machines is essential in the manufacturing process in order to pr
The seventh edition of this handbook on energy management includes eight new chapters on waste heat recovery, HVAC systems, electricity, energy management and control systems, energy systems maintenan
A groundbreaking book based on a landmark quality initiativeIn today's information-driven enterprises, accuracy is essential in computer-integrated measurement and control systems, where academia, gov
Papers from a September 2000 workshop examine the latest international research in the field, with emphasis on pneumatic and hydraulic components, and systems and their control. Material is in section
A practical overview of what to consider when designing a building's heating, cooling, ventilating and humidifying systems along with their space, power, control and other requirements. Includes the l
This aviation manual stresses the importance of understanding and gleaning the most from weather and air traffic control (ATC) systems. Pilots are guided through common misconceptions about weather da
Using a real-world systems approach to learning motor control devices, UNDERSTANDING MOTOR CONTROLS, 3rd Edition teaches you to install, troubleshoot, and test electrical motors like the pros! Startin
The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trendsMechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Twelfth Edition is the industry standard reference
HIJACKED Armed with missiles and other military weapons, pirates take control of the high seas, ravaging ships and killing off their crews in the process. They're on the brink of becoming unstoppable?
Learn how to control your home or car from your Android smartphone - air conditioning, lights, entertainment systems, and more! Android Open Accessory is a new, simple, and secure protocol for connect
Acclaimed by IEEE Control Systems Magazine as "a welcome addition" to books in the field, this self-contained treatment is appropriate for courses in nonlinear system analysis. Geared toward advanced
"BE AN AC AND REFRIGERATION ACE- NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PRESENT LEVEL OF SKILL!Air Conditioning and Refrigeration helps you understand today's cooling and climate control systems-so expertly that you can
Development within RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) is expanding rapidly with applications ranging from secure Internet payment systems to industrial automation, access control and supply chain m
Here's the FIRST book to offer step-by-step guidelines that walk the reader through the entire process a building a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine from start to finish. Using inexpensive, o
This work looks under the hood of all robotic projects, stimulating teachers, students, and hobbyists to learn more about the gamut of areas associated with control systems and robotics. It offers a u
Your one-stop-shop for unparralled coverage of payroll control systems, best practices, measurements and reports, cost account, and outsourcing. Includes a step-by-step checklist of activities to foll
A core textbook for classes in agricultural systems management and technology. Presents the physical and mathematical aspects of electrical power generation, distribution and control.
This new edition combines the traditional areas of electric machinery with the latest in modern control and power electronics. It includes coverage of multi-machine systems, brushless motors and switc
The key to client/server computing.Transaction processing techniques are deeply ingrained in the fields ofdatabases and operating systems and are used to monitor, control and updateinformation in mode
In this personal memoir, electrical engineer David Lundstrom recalls the heyday ofearly computing - the rise of Control Data out of the Univac division of Sperry Rand, such milestonecomputer systems a
Gain a strong understanding of the accounting information systems and related technologies you'll use in your business career with Hall's leading ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 9E. You'll find a uniq
A comprehensive reference on process reliability for semiconductor process and design engineersFeaturing detailed descriptions and analyses of reliability and qualification for semiconductor device ma
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONSProcess Equipment Malfunctions offers proven techniques for finding and fixing process plant problems and contains details on failure
This handbook walks through the process of planning and carrying out energy audits of electrical, mechanical, and building systems in any type of facility. It will be useful for energy engineers, non-
How has the Internet, a medium that thrives on control, been accepted as a medium of freedom? Why is freedom increasingly indistinguishable from paranoid control? In Control and Freedom, Wendy Hui Ky
