IPE-TM-400

Module from the Technical Memo Compendium curriculum.

Module 5 - IPE-TM-400 Heat Exchangers (11 memos) · Learning Objectives · 1. Design air-cooled exchanger per IPE-TM-400-01 and 400-08 · 2. Apply stabbed-in reboiler design per IPE-TM-400-02 · 3. Apply steam as heating medium practices per IPE-TM-400-05 · 4. Design thermosiphon reboiler per IPE-TM-400-11 · 5. Specify Packinox brazed-plate HX per IPE-TM-400-12 · Memo Index

Memo #	Title	Key Topic	Audience	Related	Notes
400-01	Air Cooled Exchangers Manifold & Bundle Arrangements	Fin-fan geometry	HX	HX Mod 5	API 661
400-02	Stabbed-in Reboilers	Kettle alt. design	HX	HX Mod 2	Simpler
400-04	Heat Exchanger Input Control	Process control	E&I	HX	Temp control
400-05	Steam as Heating Medium	LP/MP/HP steam	HX	HX	Flash + condens
400-06	Strength Welded Tubesheet Joints	Full strength weld	HX	HX Mod 4	H2 service
400-08	Air Cooled Exchangers Auto-variable & Variable Speed Fans, Winterization	Temp control + freeze protect	HX	HX Mod 5	Cold climate
400-09	Design and Specification of Heat Exchangers	Core spec	HX	HX Mod 2	TEMA R/C/B
400-10	Evaluating Heat Exchangers for Revamps	Retrofit capacity	HX	HX	Tube length
400-11	Design & Specification of Thermosiphon Reboilers	Natural circ	HX	HX Mod 1	Ref 510-02
400-12	Design and Specification of Packinox Heat Exchangers	Brazed-plate	HX	HX Mod 6	Reformer
400-13	Vent Condensers	Small condenser service	HX	HX	Flash gas

Source: Tech_Memo_Compendium_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: IPE-TM-400

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