IPE-TM-320

Module from the Technical Memo Compendium curriculum.

Module 4 - IPE-TM-320 Fractionation (19 memos) · Learning Objectives · 1. Design C3 splitter columns per IPE-TM-320-03 (heat pump option) · 2. Apply Inflection Point Engineering MD tray design per IPE-TM-320-04 · 3. Design water wash column per IPE-TM-320-05 · 4. Apply sieve/valve tray guidelines per IPE-TM-320-15 · 5. Design dividing wall column per IPE-TM-320-18 for energy savings · Memo Index

Memo #	Title	Key Topic	Audience	Related	Notes
320-01	Oxygen Stripper Design	O2 removal column	Process	Fractionation	Sweet
320-02	Design Fract Condense Systems	Overhead condenser + drum	Process	HX + Frac	Drumless ref 300-09
320-03	Design C3 Splitters	Propylene/propane	Process	Olefins	Heat pump ref 500-04
320-04	Application of IPE MD Trays	High-capacity tray	Process	Frac	Inflection Point Engineering proprietary
320-05	Water Wash Column Design	Neutralize HCl / NH3	Process	Crude / Desalter	Overhead
320-06	Jet Deck Design	Special tray	Process	Frac	FCC main frac
320-07	Select Design of Column Devices	Distributor + collector	Process	Frac	Packed column
320-08	Fract Research Info	Research summary	Process	Frac	Historical
320-09	Use of Dual Flow Trays	Dirty service	Process	Frac	Crude + vac
320-10	Column Feed Locations	Optimal feed tray	Process	Frac	Composition profile
320-11	Rating Bubble Cap Tray	Legacy trays	Process	Frac	Only for existing
320-12	Use of Froth Initiators	Foam suppressant	Process	Frac	Amine + MEG
320-14	Calc of Column Vapor & Liquid Loads	Traffic profiling	Process	Frac	Before tray sizing
320-15	Guidelines for Sieve and Valve Tray Design	Core tray design	Process	Frac	Cap + eff + turndown
320-17	Thermowell Location in Fractionation Columns	TI placement	E&I	Frac	Avoid blank tray
320-18	Design of Dividing Wall Columns	DWC concept	Process	Frac	Energy saving
320-19	Tray Design for Sidedraw with Measured Gravity Flow Reflux	External reflux	Process	Frac	FCC main frac
320-20	Naphtha Splitter Analysis	Light/heavy naphtha	Process	Frac	Reformer feed
320-21	Small Size Column Design	ID < 4 ft	Process	Frac	Pilot / small

Source: Tech_Memo_Compendium_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: IPE-TM-320

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