Control Circuits Design Book

[techzone12]

I am a mechanical engineer, and I work in the building automation industry. I often come across many engineering disciplines. I have been, for the most part, on the software side (programming of controllers and IT) for quite a while now.

I would like to learn more about the hardware (field devices). And as an initial step I was thinking maybe I can first buy a good book? The problem is that most of the books out there have an academic approach.

I am looking for suggestions on a good book that covers control circuits design in some level of detail, from a practical point of view. Ideally the book should show me how to produce P&ID drawings, including wiring diagrams, etc?

I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[xJAyx]

Check out the books offered by ISA.
They have a large offering of control systems and instrumentation texts.
I would suggest Liptak's instrument engineer's handbooks. They cover a lot more than you want, but they are easy to understand and cover loop drawings, P&IDs and a lot of instrumentation and control information all in one (well, actually all in three now).

 

[danw2]

Control and Instrumentation Technology in HVAC, by Michael Hordeski, published by Marcel Dekker Inc, 2000. ISBN 130879959

Description:
"HVAC, boiler and pump control, heat pump and chiller optimization, environmental controls wireless control, computer control, and bulding automation. As energy costs continue to grow in relation to overall operating costs, the need for more refined HVAC control becomes more crucial. HVAC strategies such as optimizing start-up time and supply air temperature, and minimizing fan energy and reheating are not only possible, but are becoming necessary. This book examines the relationship between industrial automation techniques and evolving HVAC systems, and how emerging technologies can now be applied to HVAC systems."

The author has published lots on sensors and PCs.

Dan