The release of batch control standard ANSI/ISA-88.01-1995, Batch Control Part 1: Models and Terminology, has led to revolutionary advances in the way factories design, implement, and integrate flexible, modular processes into the enterprise. Now, for the first time, here's a book that cuts through the opaque language and arcane symbols of the standard and explains it in clear, user-friendly language.
Applying S88 covers all aspects of the ANSI/ISA-88.01-1995 standard. Written from a user's perspective, Parshall and Lamb discuss their implementation of ISA-88, offering a wealth of examples and explanations to make it applicable across a wide range of batch industries. From designing better processes to combining recipes with equipment control to execution validation test plans, this book offers both an introduction to ISA-88 as well as expert insights into applying it.
Parshall and Lamb's clear, lighthearted style makes this the ideal introduction to ISA-88 for control engineers, project engineers, technicians, operators, information technology professionals, engineering or IT supervisors, and mid- to upper-level managers.
Process automation engineer Parshall and software manager Lamb were charged with implementing a more flexible batch control system at a well know ice cream producer. They focus on the ISA S88.01 standard, and here pass on what they learned as an example of how to understand, justify, and implement the standard in a wide range of process industries. The price for members is $20. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)