IPE-TM-600

Module from the Technical Memo Compendium curriculum.

Module 8 - IPE-TM-600 Instruments (17 memos) · Learning Objectives · 1. Apply level switch nozzle spacing per IPE-TM-600-01 · 2. Design low-pressure vessel vent/purge per IPE-TM-600-02 · 3. Apply SIS implementation per IPE-TM-600-15 · 4. Use magnetic level indicators per IPE-TM-600-11 · 5. Apply multi-step control valves per IPE-TM-600-18 · Memo Index

Memo #	Title	Key Topic	Audience	Related	Notes
600-01	Nozzle Spacing for Float Actuated Level Switches	Switch hysteresis	E&I + PV	Inst Mod 1	Minimum spacing
600-02	Low Pressure Vessel Vent and Purge System	Inert blanket	E&I + Process	Inst	N2 blanket
600-03	Specification of Inst for Revamps	Spec writing	E&I	Inst	Existing install
600-04	Multistage Recip Compressor Pressure Control Schemes	Unloader control	RotEq + E&I	Rotating + Inst	Recip
600-05	Ejector Motive Steam Pressure Control	Vacuum system	Process + E&I	Misc	Ejectors
600-06	Adsorber-Drier Automation	Dryer cycle	Process + E&I	Inst	Regenerative
600-07	Motor Driven Compressor Suction Valves	Suction valve	E&I	Rotating	Timing
600-08	Hot Oil Surge Drum Gas Blanketing Flow Rate Calc	N2 calc	Process + E&I	Hot Oil	API 2000 ref
600-10	Push Pull Gas Blanketing System	Dual control	E&I	Inst	Low pressure drum
600-11	Magnetic Level Indicators	Magnetic LI	E&I	Inst Mod 1	vs gage glass
600-12	Thermowell Flange Class Evaluation	Flange rating	E&I + PV	Inst	Well stress
600-13	Temperature Sensors & Temp Alarms	TI/TAH/TAL	E&I	Inst	Trip settings
600-14	Using 300 Series Stainless Steel in Wet H2S Service	SS limits	Metallurgy	Metallurgy	NACE MR0175
600-15	Implementation of Safety Instrumented System Design	SIS/SIL	E&I + PSM	PSM Mod 3	IEC 61511
600-16	Automatic Pump Spillback Flowmeter Design	FE for min flow	E&I + Process	Rotating	Ref 500-05
600-17	Fract Clmn Composition Control	Advanced control	Process + E&I	Frac	MPC or cascade
600-18	Use of Multi-step Control Valves	Anti-cavitation	E&I	Inst	High dP service

Source: Tech_Memo_Compendium_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: IPE-TM-600

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