The Control Systems Engineer Technical Reference Handbook is a practical, exam-focused reference designed for both aspiring and practicing instrumentation, automation and electrical engineers. It organizes essential engineering topics aligned with the Control Systems Engineering (CSE) Professional Engineering exam.

This handbook covers fundamental mathematics and physics refreshers, measurement and sensor technologies (such as temperature, flow, level and analytical instruments), signals and networking (including cabling, protocols and fieldbuses), final control elements, motors, control system design and documentation, loop tuning, alarm management, safety systems and applicable codes and standards.

Additionally, it explains uninterrupted power supply (UPS) topologies and provides numerous diagrams, tables, formulas and real-world examples. Ideal for students preparing for the CSE PE exam and professionals seeking a compact field reference, the book combines concise theory with practical guidance and recommended resources.

Charles Cornell is a Senior Process Control Systems Engineering Manager with over 30 years of engineering experience in automation, instrumentation and electrical. Charles is a licensed professional engineer in the state of NC in both Control Systems and Electrical-Power. Charles is also an ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) as well as a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Charles is a member of ISA, NSPE, PMI and the CSE PAKS Committee.