Chemical Process Automation and Control Systems*
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Recently, there has been an increasing awareness of the importance of chemical automation and process control systems. I majored in chemical engineering, but I haven’t received a systematic education in areas such as the automation of chemical processes. Now I want to learn this systematically, which is why I’m seeking advice. As someone with no prior knowledge, where should I start my learning, or what books should I read?
You can follow the WeChat official account “Self-Control Academy”; it is run by experienced experts in chemical automation with over 30 years of experience, and it shares valuable knowledge related to chemical automation.
One should learn knowledge in these areas: 1. Process monitoring techniques (monitoring of temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, composition, physical properties, etc.)； 2. Principles of process control ； 3. Process control system ； 4. Automation devices (DCS, PLC, actuators, safety barriers, etc.) ； 5. Automation engineering (automation project processes, automation engineering design, graphic symbols, automation project construction, quality evaluation and acceptance of automation projects, etc.).
Chemical Process Control Engineering, 2nd Edition, Wang Jicheng; Process Control Engineering, 2nd Edition, Wang Shuqing
The chemical engineering major focuses on process aspects; if you want to improve yourself systematically, it’s necessary to have a basic understanding of related fields as well.
You can study the course on chemical process instrumentation and automation seriously* (on your own), and read thoroughly the \"Chemical Process Design Handbook.\" If you are majoring in chemical process engineering, this course is a required one.