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Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

(OP)
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

RE: Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

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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RE: Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

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

RE: Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Review

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
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