Chapter 17. Summary

A lot of material has been covered in this textbook, yet there are many control-related topics that have not been covered. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a concise summary of the topics covered and to provide an overview of what the reader should expect in a process engineering position. This chapter should spark your memory and help you determine which topics require a more in-depth review.

After reading this chapter the reader should be able to:

• Recall most of the important topics covered in the textbook

• "Ace" a final examination in a dynamics and control course

• Have a feel for important practical issues in process engineering

The major sections of this chapter are as follows:

17.1 Overview of Topics Covered in This Textbook

17.2 Process Engineering in Practice

17.3 Suggested Further Reading

17.4 Notation