Advantages to be Bagged by an Organization with HIPPS
One of the biggest challenges in an oil refinery or a chemical plant is the maintenance of optimal pressure in the plant. This is the reason that the selection of an SIS [safety Instrumented System] needs to be in place to make the most out of the situation. It also helps in maintaining a perfect pressure balance in the organization.
Among a range of solutions to pick from, one must also be aware of HIPPS [High-Integrity Pressure Protection System]. One of the advantages of using it in the system is that it will shut off the source of high-pressure before the design pressure of the system is exceeded. This prevents excessive pressure to build and avoid pipeline rupturing. It acts as a barrier between high-pressure and low-pressure sections of the installed system. Let’s discuss the benefits it can bring to the refinery:
- Safety: In the traditional systems, over-pressurization is dealt through simple relief systems that were done by releasing the medium. It can prove to be very harmful to humans and also for the environment. All the more, if the relief valve fails, it can be catastrophic leading to loss of life. These things can be countered by a High-Integrity Pressure Protection System.
- Economic benefits: Another important feature is that it is much cheaper than that of an unplanned shutdown and other repercussions it can bring. It can help in getting economic benefits for a person.
All the more, with the reduction in the pressure, the wall thickness can also be significantly reduced resulting in cost-effectiveness. HIPPS can be very effective when it comes to using in new projects or plants upgrading new installations.
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