Chemical Engineering Series: Process Systems Analysis and Control by Donald R. Conghanowr; Lowell B. Koppel (Good, 1965, HC, 491 pgs, McGraw-Hill Inc. First Edition)
In good condition: cover has some wear; highlighting and light notations throughout; book was repaired by regluing pages into cover. ISBN 070132100
Process Systems Analysis and Control is a foundational textbook designed for undergraduate chemical engineering courses in process dynamics and control. It provides a comprehensive introduction to process modeling, dynamics, and control strategies, aiming to bridge the gap between basic mathematics and industrial design applications.
Key features and content include:
Structured Learning Path: The text progresses from basic Laplace transforms and open-loop system responses to closed-loop control, stability analysis, root locus, and frequency response methods.
Advanced Topics: Later chapters cover advanced control strategies (such as cascade and feedforward control), state-space methods, nonlinear control, and sampled-data/digital control systems.
Pedagogical Approach: It avoids an encyclopedic approach, focusing instead on clear, concise explanations and practical design problems to prevent students from viewing control as merely a mathematical exercise.
