The modern process plant is characterised by the use of computers for process control. Increasing reliability and diminishing capital investment costs have encouraged the use
of process computers as the principal control mechanism.
Greater reliability has also led to an increase and change
in the tasks assigned to the computer. The relatively rapid
advances in process control have understandably resulted in
a carry-over of traditional practices which are often
inadequate in the present day environment. A notable example of such a practice is the alarm system which is
neglected in the literature and is frequently the least
satisfactory aspect of a control system. [Continues.]
Funding
Great Britain, Department of Industry.
History
School
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
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Publication date
1982
Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.