Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

[ppmsb]

Hi,

We are planning to do IPF review on our cogeneration project. But I'm just skeptical on the usefulness of the review? Anyone got something to share

ppm

 

[Ashereng]

I haven't heard of the term IPF. I guess it is akin to Hazop or shutdown review? If yes, then it is useful - definitely.

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[ppmsb]

IPF : Instrumented Protective Function, more towards risk assessment for instrumentation control/safeguarding system.

 

[GregLamberson]

ppmsb

What you've described, as Ashereng noted, is what is commonly referred to as a HAZOP. Yes, it is not only useful, it would be negligent not to do so. You'll need to go through all of the what-if's and permutations of what could possibly go wrong to make sure that regardless of what upset condition is imposed on the system,there are mechanism's & safe guards in place to prevent a catstrophe.

Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
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