IPE-TM-300

Module from the Technical Memo Compendium curriculum.

Module 3 - IPE-TM-300 Vessels (14 memos) · Learning Objectives · 1. Apply IPE-TM-300-04 vessel sizing for receivers, separators, drums · 2. Design vessel nozzles, internals, ancillaries per IPE-TM-300-03 · 3. Design vacuum vessels per IPE-TM-300-05 · 4. Apply IPE-TM-300-07 ASME VIII Div 2 rules for heavy-wall vessels · 5. Design spherical reactors per IPE-TM-300-10 · Memo Index

Memo #	Title	Key Topic	Audience	Related	Notes
300-01	Metric Equivalents for Vessels & Trays	Unit conversion	Int projects	PV	Ref
300-02	Vessel Level Instrument and Level Indicator Installation	LG / LIT placement	E&I	PV Mod 5	Stilling wells
300-03	Vessel Nozzles, Internals, & Ancillaries	Inlet distributor, vortex breaker	Process	PV Mod 4	Inlet momentum
300-04	Vessel Sizing Guidelines (Receivers, Separators, Drums)	Disengagement, holdup	Process	PV Mod 1	Core memo + attachments
300-05	Vacuum Design	External pressure, stiffeners	PV	PV Mod 5	Buckling
300-06	Review of Tray and Packing Vendor Drawings	QC of vendor prints	Process	PV Mod 9	Before fab
300-07	Use of ASME Sect VIII Div 2 Pressure Vessel Design	Div 2 vs Div 1 rules	PV	PV Mod 1	Heavy wall
300-08	Fractionator Internals Mechanical Design Summary	Tower internals	Process + Mech	PV Mod 9	+ example PDF
300-09	Design of Drumless Condenser Overhead Systems	No reflux drum	Process	HX + PV	Special
300-10	Spherical Reactors	Sphere vessels	PV	PV Mod 2	Synthesis
300-11	Vessel Skirts	Skirt + anchor design	PV	PV Mod 6	Fire case
300-12	Guidelines for Schedule A Revamps of Vessels	Rerate procedure	PV	PV Mod 10	UG-98 + App 32
300-14	Vessel Nozzle Reinforcement	UG-37 area replacement	PV	PV Mod 4	Manual + SW
300-15	Inert Ceramic Balls	Bed support material	Process	Hydroproc	Catalyst loading
300-16	Small Vessels Design	Minimum thickness rules	PV	PV Mod 2	Below 12 in ID

Source: Tech_Memo_Compendium_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: IPE-TM-300

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