By
W. Bolton, Formerly Lecturer at Buckingham Chilterns University College, U.K.
Description
In a clear and readable style, Bill Bolton addresses the basic principles of modern instrumentation and control systems, including examples
of the latest devices, techniques and applications. Unlike the majority of books in this field, only a minimal prior knowledge of mathematical
methods is assumed. The book focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject, with Laplace presented in a simple and
easily accessible form, complimented by an outline of the mathematics that would be required to progress to more advanced levels of study.
Taking a highly practical approach, Bill Bolton combines underpinning theory with numerous case studies and applications throughout,
to enable the reader to apply the content directly to real-world engineering contexts. Coverage includes smart instrumentation, DAQ,
crucial health and safety considerations, and practical issues such as noise reduction, maintenance and testing. An introduction to PLCs
and ladder programming is incorporated in the text, as well as new information introducing the various software programmes used for simulation.
Problems with a full answer section are also included, to aid the reader’s self-assessment and learning, and a companion website (for
lecturers only) at http://textbooks.elsevier.com features an Instructor’s Manual including multiple choice questions, further assignments
with detailed solutions, as well as additional teaching resources.
The overall approach of this book makes it an ideal text for all
introductory level undergraduate courses in control engineering and instrumentation. It is fully in line with latest syllabus requirements,
and also covers, in full, the requirements of the Instrumentation & Control Principles and Control Systems & Automation units of the
new Higher National Engineering syllabus from Edexcel.
Audience:
Pre-degree students and first year engineering undergraduates requiring a general introduction to the principles of control engineering,
and instrumentation engineering. Students on BTEC Higher National Engineering programmes (HNC and HND) and Foundation Degree.
