Loop Checking: A Technician’s Guide Harley M. Jeffery This technician’s guide defines loop checking in the broader scope of control loop performance, in addition to the more traditional terms of the plant startup. It discusses general methods and practices that can be applied across many processes/industries. Featured topics include loop checking basics, factory acceptance testing, wiring and loop checks, performance benchmarking, and sustaining performance.

Format: Softbound Book – 2005 ISBN: 978-1-55617-910-5 Length: 141 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $69.00; List: $79.00 www.isa.org/loopcheck

 

Measurement and Control Basics, 4th Edition (with CD-ROM) Thomas A. Hughes Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this newly revised best-selling book has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people, and others with a practical introduction to the technologies, systems, and strategies involved in industrial process control. The fourth edition takes the same proven intuitive approach of previous editions. Each chapter begins with basic definitions and mathematical concepts that allow readers to become well-versed in the principles necessary to understand the variables that affect process control systems. New features in the fourth edition include improved coverage of analytical measurement and control, and the addition of sections on the international standard for PLC languages; process visualization; and personal computer- based control systems. The book also includes solutions to exercises that make it more suitable for self-study.

Format: Softbound Book – 2007 ISBN: 978-1-55617-916-7 Length: 375 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $95.00; List: $109.00 www.isa.org/mandcbasics

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Dick Morley

This book, authored by PLC inventor Dick Morley, covers floor level control systems; industrial computing: the camel has the tent; software: indispensable exasperation; managing manufacturing: multi-tasking personified; enhancing corporate wealth; global reports; evaluating entrepreneurship; and we have met the enemy: they is us!

Format: Softbound Book – 2003 ISBN: 978-1-55617-822-1 Length: 150 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $20.00; List: $20.00 www.isa.org/barn

Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants: Major Process Equipment Maintenance and Repair, 2nd Edition, Volume 4 Heinz P. Bloch and Fred K. Geitner An invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. It is filled with step-by-step instructions and quick-reference checklists that describe preventive and predictive maintenance for major process units such as vertical, horizontal, reciprocating, and liquid ring vacuum pumps, fans and blowers, compressors, turboexpanders, turbines, and more.

Format: Hardbound Book – 1997 ISBN: 0-88415-663-X Length: 700 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $130.00; List: $130.00 www.isa.org/practicalmachinery

 

Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition Thomas A. Hughes Ideal for self-study, this book discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. Increased coverage of all five standard PLC programming languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Instruction List, and Structured Text) and the addition of numerous programming applications and examples clearly explain each programming language.

Format: Hardbound Book – 2005 ISBN: 978-1-55617-899-3 Length: 369 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $89.00; List: $99.00 www.isa.org/PLC