Control Valve Handbook Third Edition

Control valves are an increasingly vital component of modern manufacturing around the world. Well-selected and maintained control valves increase efficiency, safety, profitability, and ecology.The Control Valve Handbook has been a primary reference for more than 30 years.This third edition is a complete revision and update that includes vital information on control valve performance and the latest technologies.Chapter 1 offers an introduction to control valves including definitions for common control valve and instrumentation terminology.Chapter 2 develops the vital topic of control valve performance.Chapter 3 covers valve and actuator types.Chapter 4 describes digital valve controllers, analog positioners, boosters, and other control valve accessories.Chapter 5 is a comprehensive guide to selecting the best control valve for an application.Chapter 6 covers the selection and use of special control valves.Chapter 7 covers desuperheaters, steam conditioning valves, and turbine bypass systems.Chapter 8 offers typical control valve installation and maintenance procedures.Chapter 9 includes information on control valve standards and approval agencies throughout the world.Chapter 10 offers useful tables of engineering reference data.Chapter 11 includes piping reference data.Chapter 12 is a handy resource for common conversions.The Control Valve Handbook is both a textbook and a reference on the strongest link in the control loop: the control valve and its accessories. This book includes extensive and proven knowledge from leading experts in the process control field including contributions from the ISA and the Crane Company.