Control of batch processes

 Content: Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Categories of Processes 1.2 The Industry 1.3 The Ultimate Batch Process --
 the Kitchen in Your Home 1.4 Categories of Batch Processes 1.5 Automation Functions Required for Batch 1.6 Automation Equipment Chapter 2 Measurement Considerations 2.1 Temperature Measurement 2.2 Pressure Measurement 2.3 Weight and Level 2.4 Flow Measurements 2.5 Loss-in-Weight Chapter 3 Continuous Control Issues 3.1 Loops that Operate Intermittently 3.2 Emptying a Vessel 3.3 Terminating a Cofeed 3.4 Adjusting Ratio Targets 3.5 Attaining Temperature Target for the Heel 3.6 Characterization Functions in Batch Applications 3.7 Scheduled Tuning in Batch Applications 3.8 Edge of the Envelope 3.9 No Flow Through Control Valve 3.10 No Pressure Drop across Control Valve 3.11 Attempting to Operate above a Process-Imposed Maximum 3.12 Attempting to Operate below a Process-Imposed Minimum 3.13 Jacket Switching 3.14 Smooth Transitions between Heating and One Cooling Mode 3.15 Smooth Transitions between Heating and One Cooling Mode Chapter 4 Discrete Devices 4.1 Discrete Inputs 4.2 Discrete Outputs 4.3 State Feedbacks 4.4 Associated Functions 4.5 Beyond Two-State Final Control Elements Chapter 5 Material Transfers 5.1 Multiple-Source, Single-Destination 5.2 Single-Source, Multiple-Destinations 5.3 Multiple-Sources, Multiple-Destinations 5.4 Validating a Material Transfer 5.5 Dribble Flow 5.6 Simultaneous Material Transfers 5.7 Drums Chapter 6 Structured Logic for Batch 6.1 Structured Programming 6.2 Product Recipes and Product Batches 6.3 Formula 6.4 Operations 6.5 Phases 6.6 Actions Chapter 7 Batch Unit or Process Unit 7.1 Defining a Batch Unit 7.2 Supporting Equipment 7.3 Step Programmer 7.4 Failure Considerations 7.5 Coordination 7.6 Shared Equipment --
 Exclusive Use 7.7 Shared Equipment --
 Limited Capacity 7.8 Identical Batch Units Chapter 8 Sequence Logic 8.1 Features Provided by Sequence Logic 8.2 Failure Monitoring and Response 8.3 Relay Ladder Diagrams 8.4 Procedural Languages 8.5 Special Languages 8.6 State Machine 8.7 Grafcet / Sequential Function Charts (SFC) Chapter 9 Batches and Recipes 9.1 Organization of Recipes 9.2 Corporate Recipes 9.3 Executing Product Batches Simultaneously 9.4 Managing Product Batches 9.5 Executing Operations 9.6 Batch History Data 9.7 Performance Parameters .
 Abstract:             
              Batch processing is used extensively in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, coatings, and electronic materials industries, where new jobs are being created.                 Read more...