Technical Library
A curated engineering library by Alexandria Industrial Control for engineers, technicians, maintenance teams, and automation professionals. Start with Classic Control, then move into instrumentation, PLCs, process control, electrical fundamentals, motor drives, electronics, Industry 4.0, and industrial troubleshooting.
Recommended Start
The fastest route for new visitors: start with control fundamentals, then instrumentation, then PLC and industrial automation references.
For Beginners
Start with the AIC Classic Control Course to understand switches, relays, contactors, timers, overloads, and motor control circuits.
Download Classic ControlFor Instrumentation
Use the AIC Instrumentation Guide first, then continue with Lessons In Industrial Instrumentation and DOE I&C references.
Download InstrumentationFor PLC & Automation
After classic control, move to PLC automation, electromechanical systems, control systems, and process control references.
Browse LibraryEngineering Books & References
Filter the library by engineering track. Each card includes level, recommended audience, reference type, and link check date.
Classic Control Course
Alexandria Industrial Control
- Basic control concepts
- Contactors, relays, timers, overloads
- Motor control circuits
- Star-Delta and reversing circuits
- Sensors, pneumatic basics, and calculations
Industrial Instrumentation Guide
Alexandria Industrial Control
- Industrial measurement and control
- Pressure, level, flow, and temperature
- Discrete and analog instrumentation signals
- Transmitters, sensors, PV, SP, LRV, URV
- P&ID and process control fundamentals
Lessons In Industrial Instrumentation
- Industrial instrumentation fundamentals
- Measurement, control, calibration, and troubleshooting
- Discrete, analog, pneumatic, and digital instrumentation
- PLC, process control, PID, and final control elements
- Long-form reference for instrumentation teams
External educational reference. Author credits and rights remain with the original author.
Measurement and Instrumentation
- Measurement concepts and methods
- Measurement error and uncertainty
- Data acquisition fundamentals
- Signal conditioning and sensor types
- Measurement noise and engineering projects
External OER reference. The link opens the PDF download endpoint from Open Textbook Library.
Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs
- PLC-based automation systems
- Ladder logic and discrete control
- PLC wiring and practical control design
- Manufacturing automation examples
- Useful after classic control fundamentals
External educational reference. Author credits and rights remain with the original author.
Electromechanical Systems
- Digital logic and character encoding
- Measurement and instrumentation overview
- Sensors and power systems
- Electric machines and communications
- DAQ and electromechanical applications
External OER reference. The link opens the PDF download endpoint from Open Textbook Library.
Lessons In Electric Circuits
- DC and AC electrical fundamentals
- Semiconductors and digital circuits
- Reference equations and experiments
- Useful foundation before PLC and control systems
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I
- Signals and systems fundamentals
- Time and frequency domain concepts
- Analog signal processing
- Digital signal processing basics
- Useful background for automation and instrumentation
DC Electrical Circuit Analysis
- DC circuit fundamentals
- Series and parallel circuits
- Mesh and nodal analysis
- Thevenin and Norton equivalents
- Capacitors, inductors, and transient response
AC Electrical Circuit Analysis
- AC waveform fundamentals
- RLC circuits and impedance
- Filters and resonance
- Transformers and power concepts
- Practical continuation after DC circuits
Analysis of Electrical Machines
- Electrical machine analysis
- Transient and steady-state behavior
- MATLAB/Simulink-based analysis
- Finite element method concepts
- Motor and drive engineering studies
Design and Control of Electrical Motor Drives
- Motor drive modeling and control
- Induction motor and PMSM drives
- Brushless DC and reluctance motor drives
- Advanced control strategies
- VFD and servo-related study
Energy Efficiency in Electric Motors & Drives
- Energy efficiency in electric motors
- Power converters and related systems
- High-efficiency drives and applications
- Energy-saving approaches
- Drive efficiency topics
Chemical Process Dynamics and Controls
- Process control fundamentals
- Sensors and actuators
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- PID control and control architectures
- Process and instrumentation teams
Introduction to Control Systems
- System modeling and transfer functions
- Simulation and control analysis
- Stability and time response
- PID control and tuning
- Root locus and controller design
Operational Amplifiers & Linear Integrated Circuits
- Op-amp fundamentals
- Negative feedback and amplifier circuits
- Instrumentation amplifiers
- Filters, regulators, ADC and DAC basics
- Signal conditioning applications
Semiconductor Devices
- Diodes and rectifiers
- Transistors and switching devices
- Power and signal semiconductor basics
- Control boards and troubleshooting
- Industrial electronics foundation
Digital Circuits
- Digital logic fundamentals
- Logic gates and digital systems
- Binary concepts and digital control basics
- Useful before PLC and embedded systems
- Automation troubleshooting support
Automation Control Systems & Process Control for Industry 4.0
- Process automation and control systems
- Smart manufacturing concepts
- Machine learning in manufacturing
- Industrial big data analytics
- Automation and digitalization topics
Instrumentation and Control
- Temperature detectors
- Pressure, level, and flow detection
- Position indication systems
- Principles of control systems
- Instrumentation fundamentals
Electrical Science
- Basic electrical theory
- DC and AC circuits
- Motors, generators, and transformers
- Voltage regulators and electrical distribution
- Test instruments and measuring devices
Suggested Learning Path
Classic Control
Start with switches, contactors, relays, timers, overloads, and motor control circuits.
Instrumentation
Move to sensors, transmitters, 4-20 mA, HART, pressure, level, flow, and temperature.
Electrical & Motors
Study DC, AC, circuit analysis, motors, transformers, drives, and measuring instruments.
PLC & Automation
Study ladder logic, PLC wiring, discrete control, practical machine automation, and DAQ.
Process & Industry 4.0
Continue with P&ID, PID, final control elements, calibration, analytics, and smart manufacturing.
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