Instrument Engineers' Handbook, Third Edition: Volume Three: Process Software
and Digital Networks provides an in-depth, state-of-the-art review of existing
and evolving digital communications and control systems. While the book
highlights the transportation of digital information by buses and networks, the
total coverage doesn't stop there. It describes a variety of process-control
software packages suited for plant optimization, maintenance, and safety related
applications. In addition, topics include plant design and modernization, safety
and operations related logic systems, and the design of integrated workstations
and control centers. The book concludes with an appendix providing practical
information such as bidders lists and addresses, steam tables, materials
selection for corrosive services, and much