CCST Books
(ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program)

Author:  ISA Copyright:  1998, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  91 pages ISBN:  1556175736 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$39 Availability:  Temporarily Out of Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Designed for Technicians, the CCST Study Guide provides assistance in preparing for ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Exam. Divided into eight domains, the study guide parallels the structure of the exam. Each domain addresses a number of procedures that are essential in order to perform a specific activity. For example, under Calibration there are thirteen tasks listed. Within each domain there are sample multiple choice questions as well as a listing of other sources for study which provide you with many opportunities to test your knowledge and become familiar with the material and format of the exam.

Author:  ISA Copyright:  1998, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  50 pages ISBN:  1556176295 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$39 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: To help prepare you for the Level II exam, this Study Guide provides three sample problems of the type presented on the exam. It also provides you with an explanation of how the exam is constructed, how it is to be completed, and how it is scored. ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level II Exam tests the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to solve practical problems encountered everyday on the job. This exam presents a series of problems based on scenarios that present practical situations that you are likely to face (or have faced) on the job. Most of the situations are complex and many involve problems that are potentially hazardous. Problems presented in the exam simulate as closely as possible the types of situations that you may encounter in actual practice. Knowledge in the same eight domains listed for Level I is required for this exam as well.

Author:  ISA Copyright:  1999, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  51 pages ISBN:  1556176910 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$39 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: The Level III Study Guide provides a selective, representative sample of questions like those that make up the Level III Certified Control Systems Technician® examination. The March 1999 revision has been rewritten to include new questions and answers that better reflect the difficulty of the Level III test. The questions are divided into the eight performance domains covered on the exam; each domain contains the same percentage of questions that appear on the exam. The Study Guide includes an answer key to help you determine your level of preparation, along with tables directing you to books and other resources to study for areas that you need to brush up on.

Author:  N.E. Battikha Copyright:  1997, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  197 pages ISBN:  1556175825 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$66 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Ideal for everyday use by instrumentation personnel, project managers, process engineers, mechanical engineers and sales people, this handbook provides quick access to ISA symbology, instrument and control valve selection criteria, conversion guidelines, and more. This concise reference contains key information that is often needed on a regular basis. Its compact size makes it your first choice to take to meetings or remote locations. It is a mini-version of more expensive, larger, detailed shelf-based specialized books and handbooks such as ISA's PGS Series. At an affordable price this book is perfect for anyone who needs ready access to the most frequently used handbook information.

Author:  ISA Copyright:  1998, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  137 pages ISBN:  1556174764 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$45 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Forty-four state boards offer a registration examination for Control Systems Engineers (CSE) to become licensed professional engineers (PE). This manual assists candidates preparing for the CSE registration exam. The text describes the format and outlines the contents of the exam which is an all multiple choice format with 80 questions total. It covers details such as eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines. An annotated list of resources in control system engineering is indexed to the specific areas in the CSE exam. An improved sample problem and solutions section as well as tips on taking PE exams are included in this edition.

Author:  P.W. Murrill Copyright:  2000, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  344 pages ISBN:  155617683X Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$82 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: The all-time best-selling ISA book is now updated and expanded. Paul Murrill's Fundamentals of Process Control Theory has long been praised for its clear, stylish presentation of the basic principles of process automation and its excellent overview of advanced control techniques. Now, not only has the author updated it to reflect the most recent changes in technology, he has also incorporated material from his much-praised ISA book on putting the theory into practice: Application Concepts of Process Control. Both theoretical and practical, this guide allows readers to teach themselves the fundamentals technical principles that govern process control, particularly feedback control. Its 17 self-study units provide a solid foundation in theory, as well as discussion of recent technologies such as computer-integrated manufacturing, statistical process control, an expert systems. New chapters focus on the conceptual framework for an application, offering a practical understanding of the theory, along with specific illustrations on how concepts are implemented.

Author:  L.M. Thompson Copyright:  1997, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  250 pages ISBN:  1556177674 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$89 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Following the boom in networking and data communications advancements throughout industry, this new edition of an ISA Press best seller gives technical professionals who have little or no background in data communications the knowledge they need to understand, troubleshoot, and maintain both legacy and leading-edge systems. The text emphasizes practical functional aspects of common systems rather than design criteria. It includes a complete description of relevant terminology, standards, and protocols including EIA/TIA 232, 485, IEEE 488 and IEEE 802. New material in this edition includes information on 100 MBps and 1000 MBps Ethernet, RIP and OSPF router technologies, OLE for Process Control (OPC), Active X, and DCOM, virtual private networks, and more. A complete glossary and index make the book especially useful as a handy desk reference. The growth and application of data communications in the industrial environment as well as emerging technologies are discussed.

Author:  M.S. Beyers Copyright:  1994, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  200 pages ISBN:  1556173881 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$76 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: This follow-up to the Level II guide is ideal for National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) exam candidates moving to the next level or managers seeking a benchmark to assess job competence, salary levels, or training needs. Based on general and special work element descriptions for NICET Levels III and IV, this guide outlines the relevant Instrumentation Engineering Technology exams. It includes program overview, objectives, sample NICET exam-type questions with solutions, tips on exam preparation, and references for further study. Prerequisites: NICET Level II certification or equivalent knowledge of instrumentation fundamentals.

Author:  J.D. Patton, Jr Copyright:  1994, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  452 pages ISBN:  1556177631 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$60 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: This book, winner of three awards, gives a good overview of quality control in industry for both business and technical personnel. The author emphasizes the need to integrate maintainability into product design, planning, and production. The book introduces the concepts of reliability and availability. It stresses the need to adopt the customer's viewpoint and incorporate human considerations into product planning and system engineering. Product testing, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting techniques are presented that help the maintenance worker perform more effectively. The book can be used for reference, self-study, or as a classroom text. Each chapter contains review questions with answers given in the back.

Author:  T.A. Hughes Copyright:  2002, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  390 pages ISBN:  1556175418 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$89 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this best selling text has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people, and others with a practical introduction to the technologies, systems, and strategies involved in industrial process control. The third edition takes the same proven intuitive approach of previous editions. Each chapter begins with basic definitions and mathematical concepts that allow readers to become well-versed in the principles necessary to understand the variables that affect process control systems. New features in the third edition include coverage of advanced control-loop tuning methods; magnetostrictive displacement pressure transducers; infrared, microwave, nuclear, radar and thermal level instruments; radiation, optical, and infrared pyrometers; oxidation-reduction potential measurement; and a completely updated chapter on programmable logic controllers, PC-based control, and human-machine interfaces. The book also includes, for the first time, solutions to exercises that make it more suitable for self-study. The text introduces process and instrument drawings to illustrate concepts. An appendix outlines standard graphic symbols used in piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Author:  T.A. Hughes Copyright:  2001, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  334 pages ISBN:  1556177291 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$89 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Programmable Controllers has been used both as a textbook for Programmable Controller courses and for self-study by thousands of professionals. This applications-based book provides a clear and concise presentation of the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. Hughes discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. He has increased the cover of the five standard PLC programming languages: Ladder Diagrams, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Function Chart, Statement List and Structured Text in this third editon and added numerous programming applications and examples to clearly explain each programming language. The text provides a complete and comprehensive presentation on the design, programming, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and start-up of several important control applications. The material also includes chapters on numbering systems and binary codes, digital and ladder logic, electrical and electronic principles, input and output systems, memory and storage devices, programming languages, and data communication systems. The final chapter covers the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable controller in detail.

Author:  J.D. Patton, Jr & H.C. Feldman Copyright:  1997, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  150 pages ISBN:  0934623732 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$99 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: The largest five hundred U.S. corporations alone spend an estimated $148 billion on service parts. With an investment of that magnitude, instantaneous, accurate knowledge of availability, location, procurement, and transport are extremely important. Financial pressures to reduce inventory investment mean that service parts organizations must be as efficient as possible. Until now, this sector of industry has not received the attention it deserves. Anyone--from novice to professional--who believes that their service parts organization needs to operate more efficiently, will benefit from this book. Readers are provided with standardized terms, principles, and practices. As an added benefit, case studies and hands-on exercises that are used in actual training courses are presented. Readers will understand concepts of balancing labor and costs, applying life cycle cost and profit analysis, and distinctive characteristics of parts necessary for maintenance services and those needed for production. The fundamental elements of planning ad control are presented along with new concepts such as the Logistics Performance Envelope. Service Parts Handbook is a product of the authors' decades of experience in consulting, training and providing systems for commerce, government, and industry.

Author:  D. Harris Copyright:  2000, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  476 pages ISBN:  1556176775 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$48 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: When new plants or systems go online, control systems technicians face special challenges. In Start-up: A Technician's Guide, author Diane Harris explores and explains the crucial role of a technician in this process. From the first startup team meeting to the last round of tuning and loop checking, Harris uses her long experience as a process control engineer to walk you through the issues and skills typically required during a start-up.

Author:  W.L. Mostia Copyright:  2000, ISA Format:  Softbound Length:  195 pages ISBN:  1556177054 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$52 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Troubleshooting loops and systems is something all technicians must do, but that few truly master. In Troubleshooting: A Technician's Guide, William Mostia draws on long experience as a process engineer and maintenance expert to provide a detailed look at the skills and knowledge required for troubleshooting. Interspersed with a wealth of practical detail and real-world examples are Mostia's no-nonsense discussions of what a good troubleshooter needs to know. Beginning with the basic principles of electricity and physics, data communications, and logic, he goes on to explore the causes of failures and the techniques that engineers and technicians use to track them down. Here too are hints and troubleshooting aids, basic maintenance concepts, and information about training. Finally, Mostia provides examples of troubleshooting problems in mechanical systems, process connections, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, and valves. He explores calibration, programmable electronic systems, communication circuits, transient problems and software.

Author:  A.B. Corripio Copyright:  2001, ISA Format:  Hardbound Length:  254 pages ISBN:  1556177135 Weight:  2 lb Price:  USD$89 Availability:  In Stock To Buy:  Click Here

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Certified Control Systems Technician Book Description: Suitable for beginners, this book takes a practical but systematic approach to tuning. The aim is to provide insight into tuning procedures rather than a series of formulas to be memorized. The author gives helpful rules of thumb to speed the learning process during field training. The text begins with a discussion of common techniques for measuring the dynamic response of a process and choosing appropriate performance criteria. Later chapters cover selection and tuning of feedback control modes, including computer- and microprocessor-based controllers, and advanced modes. The second edition includes numerous examples of tuning, including the effect of hysteresis in flow control loops, averaging and tight level control, cascade control of a jacketed chemical reactor, feedforward control of a heater, and loop interaction and ration control in a blender. Also include is an introduction to a model reference control and a chemical reactor control example to illustrate it.