{"product_id":"9781394402458","title":"Data-to-Information Handbook Building Effective Display Systems for Refining Processes","description":"\u003ch3\u003eInternational Society of Automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eData-to-Information Handbook\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Effective Display Systems for Refining Processes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMark J. Nixon | Ike Brackin | Dave Strobhar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Industrial Engineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform process data into actionable information??using proven design principles\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eData-to-Information Handbook: Building Effective Display Systems for Refining Processes\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide for designing human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that transform raw data into clear, actionable information. Written by experts with extensive experience in control systems and operator performance, the book is grounded in the IEC 63303 and ISA-101 standards and offers comprehensive guidance on creating effective display systems that enhance operator decision-making and reduce uncertainty in continuous process environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handbook explains display design principles and examples from continuous process plants across multiple industries. It specifies the information needed at each hierarchy level for major equipment and sections, with detailed representations for refinery processes. The book delivers three key applications: designing new systems, evaluating existing ones, and generating practical improvement concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines guidance from the IEC 63303 and ISA-101 standards with practical strategies for??building effective HMI displays in continuous process environments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a complete hierarchical display system for an entire refinery with examples for??different hierarchy levels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecifies information requirements at each display level for major equipment and sections in??process plants.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers detailed representations of systems and equipment for major refinery processes with practical display examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes proven concepts and techniques for modifying existing graphics to enhance operator perceptibility and confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eData-to-Information Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for project engineers, process automation engineers, display designers, and operators working in continuous process industries. Practitioners will learn to design displays that significantly improve operator confidence, reduce uncertainty, and support better decision-making in control rooms across refining, chemical, and related industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIke Brackin\u003c\/b\u003e has 42 years of experience in the process industries, starting in maintenance and as an outside operator. He developed and applied his expertise in control strategies and centralization at Flint Hills Resources. Brackin is a founding member and Fellow of the Center for Operator Performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Nixon\u003c\/b\u003e has been designing and developing control systems throughout his career, beginning in the oil and gas, refining, chemical, and pulp and paper industries. He was the lead architect for DeltaV and assisted in developing the WirelessHART specifications and IEC 62591, and has contributed to IEC, ANSI, OASIS, and ISA standards, including ISA-101. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Strobhar\u003c\/b\u003e is a human factors expert with over 40 years of experience in the process industry. In 1984, he founded Beville Operator Performance Specialists, focusing on human factors engineering, operator workload analysis, and alarm\/display systems. He also co-founded the Center for Operator Performance, which researches human factors in process control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394402458\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46182489194636,"sku":"9781394402458","price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394402458.jpg?v=1781090427","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394402458","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}