HIPPS VALVE
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HIPPS is an acronym for High Integrity Pressure Protection System, which is a specific application of Safety
Instrumented System (SIS) The function of a HIPPS is to protect downstream equipment against overpressure or
upset conditions coming from the upstream.
This is achieved by quickly closing two in-series dedicated safety shut-off valves to preventing further pressurisation
of downstream piping.
The entire HIPPS package mainly consists of:
> Initiators
> Logic Solver
> Final Elements