Introduction to Instruments and Automation

Author: Liu Zhaoxia
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The book covers a broad range of automation knowledge and is rich in content. To help readers gain a preliminary understanding of automation and instrumentation, the authors follow the cognitive patterns of human learning, introducing the book's content from a macro perspective to detailed specifics, and then back to practical applications, ensuring that knowledge points are layered and progressively deepened. The book is divided into three main parts:
Part 1 introduces the fundamentals of automation systems, providing readers with a holistic understanding of automation systems and clarifying their basic functions and structural principles.
Part 2 covers the main instruments and automation devices used in chemical production, including detection instruments, control instruments, and actuators.
Part 3 focuses on the specific applications of automation systems in industrial production.
The book emphasizes a competency-based and application-oriented approach, targeting practical scenarios while appropriately reducing theoretical complexity to facilitate beginners. The language is clear, concise, and easy to follow. By combining real-world factory applications with common life examples, the book enhances readers' interest in automation, making it easier for beginners to grasp the concepts. This book is suitable for entry-level automation professionals and can also serve as learning material for non-automation professionals in chemical, light industry, and thermal power enterprises.