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Solutions to problems involving the body assemblies, actuators and accessories of control valves, as well as an overview of valve design and construction, this reference book includes discussions of applications, safety, troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, standards, valve-related computer programs, and regulators, as well as specific considerations that should assist instrument engineers in the selection of the best valve body, actuator and accessories for their applications. This title provides applications-oriented coverage of final control elements by documenting the unique experiences and methods of individual industry experts. Each chapter in this text is based on the author's personal experience and reflects practical guidance based on his knowledge. The 21 contributors focus on the particular industries that best showcase their own expertise, covering a broad spectrum of models, applications, and consequences of valve systems. Chapters are cross-referenced so that readers will be aware of other points of view and related considerations in other industries.