IPE-TM-807

Module from the Technical Memo Compendium curriculum.

Module 10 - IPE-TM-807 Pressure Relief Systems (9 memos) · Learning Objectives · 1. Size fractionator relief loads per IPE-TM-807-01 · 2. Apply PRV inlet piping rules (3% rule) per IPE-TM-807-02 · 3. Size PRV for external fire case per IPE-TM-807-05 · 4. Design unit relief headers per IPE-TM-807-07 · 5. Apply inlet control valve failure relief per IPE-TM-807-09 · Memo Index

Memo #	Title	Key Topic	Audience	Related	Notes
807-01	Fractionator Relief Loads	Full boilup, heat balance	Process + PSM	PSM Mod 3	API 521
807-02	Pressure Relief Valve Inlet Piping	3% inlet loss rule	Process	PSM	API RP 520 II
807-03	Overpressure Protection of Overhead Systems	Condenser failure	Process + PSM	PSM	Loss of cooling
807-04	Overpressure Protection for Exchangers	Tube rupture	Process + PSM	PSM	API 521 §4.8
807-05	Relief Valve Guidelines for External Fire Case	Fire sizing	Process + PSM	PSM	API 521 §4.4.13
807-06	PRVs by Others	Interface with vendor	Process	PSM	Package units
807-07	Process Unit Relief Headers	Header hydraulics	Process	PSM	Flare system
807-08	PRV Sched A Documentation Requests	Inflection Point Engineering doc package	QC	PSM	For Sched A
807-09	Inlet Control Valve Failure Relief Analysis	CV failure scenario	Process + PSM	PSM	Credit FS vs FC

Source: Tech_Memo_Compendium_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: IPE-TM-807

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