An Introduction to Control and Instrumentation for Steam Power Plants

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and power plant operators interested in controls and instrumentation for steam power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPES OF CONTROLS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, 2. STEAM POWER PLANT CONTROLS, 3. SAFETY DEVICES AND INTERLOCKS, 4. CONTROL LOOPS, 5. FLOW METERS, 6. PRESSURE GAUGES, 7. TEMPERATURE SENSORS, 8. TRANSMITTERS, 9. RECORDERS, 10. CONTROLLERS, 11. OPERATORS, 12. POSITIONERS, 13. CONTROL ROOM.