Fundamentals of Automation and Control Engineering

By Hassan Farah Lemlem Abate Nia Achieng

Comprehensive coverage of control system fundamentals: Provides clear explanations of system modeling, transfer functions, stability analysis, time and frequency response, and controller design. Strong focus on industrial automation technologies: Introduces PLCs, DCS, SCADA, sensors, actuators, and industrial instrumentation with practical examples relevant to real-world applications. Bridges classical and modern control approaches: Covers PID controllers, state-space methods, digital control systems, and introduces advanced concepts used in intelligent automation. Aligned with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing trends: Discusses the integration of IoT, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and data-driven automation in modern industries. Application-oriented learning with case studies: Includes examples from manufacturing lines, robotics, process industries, automotive control systems, and smart grids to link theory with practice. Practice questions and problem-solving emphasis: Each chapter includes exercises, numerical problems, and design-based questions to enhance conceptual understanding and analytical skills.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787156494
• ISBN13: 9781787156494
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 3.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"