Safeguarding Memorandum - Enggcyclopedia
Safeguarding Memorandum - Enggcyclopedia
Safeguarding Memorandum - Enggcyclopedia
Safeguarding Memorandum
What is Safeguarding Memorandum?
Safeguarding Memorandum (SM), as defined by Shell Oil, is a summary description of the final level of protection
(safeguard) against uncontrolled loss of containment of hazardous materials in a process plant/facility. A
Safeguarding Memorandum is the result of a study of the process design. The Safeguarding Memorandum shall be
prepared from the Process Engineering Flow Scheme (PEFS) or P&ID, by Process Engineer. It is normally then
incorporated into the Operating Manual of facility.
The details of the instrumented protective functions are described by the process control engineer in the Control and
Safeguarding Narratives document.
- Trip valves, control and bypass valves, and restricting devices which, if inadvertently opened, can lead to relief
flows in excess of 25 % of the design
- Capacity of the relief device.
- For each control valve shown, the PSFS shall indicate spring action, stay-put device, minimum stop, etc.
C) Mitigating systems
- Emergency shutdown valves, spring action;
- Remotely operated valves (ROVs) that are installed specifically for handling emergency situations.
D) The relevant interfaces with other units or systems, including the utilities and the flare and relief systems
An example of PSFS is given as below:
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