A Real-time Approach to Distillation Process Control 1st Edition

A Real-time Approach to Distillation Process Control, 1st Edition by Brent Young delivers a focused, practical guide for engineers and managers who must keep distillation operations stable, efficient and responsive. Clear, contemporary and hands-on, this book connects control theory to real-world distillation challenges in refineries, petrochemical plants and industrial separation units.

Readers will find accessible explanations of modern real-time control concepts, from robust PID strategies to advanced multivariable and model-based techniques, with an emphasis on implementation, tuning and operational reliability. The narrative emphasizes actionable workflows for integrating control logic into DCS and automation systems, optimizing energy use, reducing product variability and improving throughput.

Packed with practical insights, this edition supports process control engineers, automation specialists and graduate students looking to translate control strategies into measurable plant performance gains. Global practitioners across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East will appreciate the book’s industry-relevant examples and its focus on reproducible improvements for large-scale distillation units.

Whether you’re troubleshooting persistent column upset, specifying a control upgrade, or training new engineers, this title supplies the technical foundations and pragmatic steps needed to deliver safer, more efficient operations. Written in a professional, accessible tone, Brent Young’s approach helps bridge the gap between academic methods and plant-floor application.

Add this essential resource to your library to strengthen your distillation control toolbox and drive tangible operational results. Order your copy today and start applying reliable, real-time control strategies in your plant.

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