Control valves, actuators, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 3. Control Systems An in-depth look at the brains of the operation:
Explaining the lifecycle of safety systems based on the ISA-84 / IEC 61511 standards. This includes determining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and designing interlocks to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment. Continuous vs. Batch Processing This includes determining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and
Older editions treated security as a footnote. The Third Edition dedicates entire chapters to the , defense-in-depth strategies, and securing legacy (brownfield) systems. Using an old PDF means you will learn outdated concepts like "air gaps work" (they don’t) or ignoring remote access risks. The Third Edition dedicates entire chapters to the
Mastering Industrial Automation: A Comprehensive Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge (AutomationBOK), Third Edition This includes determining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them