Process Control and Dynamics

  1. Process Control Hardware
    1. Measurement Systems
      1. Temperature Measurement
        1. Thermocouples
          1. RTDs
            1. Thermistors
              1. Infrared Sensors
              2. Pressure Measurement
                1. Bourdon Tubes
                  1. Diaphragm Sensors
                    1. Strain Gauge Transducers
                      1. Capacitive Sensors
                      2. Flow Measurement
                        1. Differential Pressure Meters
                          1. Turbine Meters
                            1. Magnetic Flow Meters
                              1. Ultrasonic Flow Meters
                                1. Coriolis Flow Meters
                                2. Level Measurement
                                  1. Float Systems
                                    1. Differential Pressure
                                      1. Capacitance Probes
                                        1. Ultrasonic Level Sensors
                                          1. Radar Level Sensors
                                          2. Composition Analysis
                                            1. Gas Chromatography
                                              1. Mass Spectrometry
                                                1. Infrared Analyzers
                                                  1. pH Measurement
                                                    1. Conductivity Measurement
                                                  2. Signal Transmission
                                                    1. Pneumatic Signals
                                                      1. Electronic Signals
                                                        1. Digital Communication
                                                          1. Signal Conditioning
                                                            1. Noise and Interference
                                                            2. Final Control Elements
                                                              1. Control Valves
                                                                1. Valve Types
                                                                  1. Valve Characteristics
                                                                    1. Valve Sizing
                                                                      1. Cavitation and Flashing
                                                                      2. Valve Actuators
                                                                        1. Pneumatic Actuators
                                                                          1. Electric Actuators
                                                                            1. Hydraulic Actuators
                                                                            2. Valve Positioners
                                                                              1. Variable Speed Drives
                                                                                1. Dampers and Louvers
                                                                                2. Control System Architecture
                                                                                  1. Centralized Control
                                                                                    1. Distributed Control Systems
                                                                                      1. Programmable Logic Controllers
                                                                                        1. SCADA Systems
                                                                                          1. Fieldbus Networks
                                                                                            1. Wireless Communication

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