InterPlan Systems has released the following updated and new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Heat Exchanger Replacement (Rev. 2) - (updated) Now allows for either painting OR insulating the exchanger - OR - painting AND insulating the exchanger.
• Pipe Field Erection (Rev. 13) - (updated) Minor improvement to the task’s logic network.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, will conduct a presentation at the PMI Houston Process Industry Focus Group on Monday, January 16 from 5pm-7pm. The meeting takes place at the URS Corporation building, 10800 Richmond, Houston. Participants are encouraged to register for the event for free admittance.

The presentation will cover the topic of productivity as a key ingredient in successful turnaround execution.

Houston, TX, January 10, 2012 — InterPlan Systems today announced the immediate availability of a new reference book covering the development of work scopes for shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs):

• STO Planning Resources

The book, authored by Mr. Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, provides practical know-how for the development of detailed work scopes for many typical cleaning, inspection and overhaul/repair planning as encountered in STOs. This resource guide is a companion the STO Planning Handbook currently offered by InterPlan Systems.

The book is now available for sale directly from InterPlan Systems.

About InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems started out as a turnaround management consulting outfit in 1977. Since then, InterPlan Systems has developed several leading estimating, planning and project management software solutions specific to the oil refining and petrochemical processing industries.

For more information, visit www.interplansystems.com or call +1.800.487.8589/+1.281.482.7126.

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated and new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Deaerator (Rev. 5) - (updated) Includes tasks for inspecting and repairing the anti-vortex baffle.
• Heat Exchanger Bundle Sleeving - (new) Sleeving is an alternative to retubing, and extends the tube bundle life. The module allows for full-length sleeving of a bundle tubes, or for partial sleeving, to repair corroded/eroded tubes usually near the tubesheet.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, will conduct a presentation at the PMI Houston meeting on Monday, November 14 from 5pm-7pm. The meeting takes place at the Shaw Group, 1430 Enclave Parkway, Houston. Participants are encouraged to register for the event for free admittance.

The presentation will cover the topic of communication as the key ingredient in successful turnaround execution.

Eric Jenett was a source of inspiration and encouragement for Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, during his early years as a colleague at Brown & Root. His loss leaves a void in our lives.

http://www.pmi.org/Eric-Jenett.aspx

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated and new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Block Valves - Welded (Rev. 18) - (updated) Improved estimating formula for SS welding repairs.
• Cable Rejuvenation - (new) Underground cable rejuvenation is a viable alternative to cable replacement, potentially extending cable life for another 40 years of service. The present module has been developed with assistance of Novinium Inc. It allows for the rejuvenation of different sizes and lengths of underground cable.
• Control Valve (Rev. 13) - (updated) Contains several enhancements including:
  • Removal of C/V with either a crane or a chainfall
  • Specify time frame for outside shop repair
  • Estimating formula improvements
• Flanges (BM) (Rev. 8) - (updated) Offers more detailed options for x-ray testing.
• Flanges (PF) (Rev. 8) - (updated) Offers more detailed options for x-ray testing.
• Heat Exchangers - U-Tubes (Rev. 20) - (updated) Now allows for specifying how many tubes can be cleaned (hydroblasted) simultaneously, significantly reducing the time required to clean the bundle.
• Pipe Clamp Installation - (new) Covers fabricating and installing a pipe
  clamp over damaged piping.
• Pipe Clamps Removal & Repair Piping (Rev. 3) - (updated) Improves productivity factor adjustments for key crafts. Also, the module has been renamed from just “Pipe Clamps” to better identify its purpose.
• Repair Damaged Gasket Surface on Manways (Rev. 3) - (updated) Now includes a mobile crane and its operator for handling the machining rig.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting at the following industry conferences:

• May 2011 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference in Denver, CO in booth 532
• June STO 2011 conference in New Orleans, LA
• September 2011 World Refining Technology Summit in Houston, Texas

A new update for ATC Professional is now available from the the client download repository that includes a couple of minor bug fixes and a significant enhancement for selectively re-calculating baselines for individual work orders. Please refer to the “ATC Updates for May 2011″ PDF file in the repository for a detailed explanation of the updates.

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated and new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Drums (Rev. 15) - (updated) Incorporates a few updates including estimating formula revisions for repairing internal linings.
• Pipe - Shop Fabrication (Rev. 5) - (updated) Includes better detail now with tasks for cutting, beveling, fitting, root pass and welding out all pipe sections in a piping spool. Also includes tasks for installing fittings for associated instrumentation.
• Pipe - Cr(VI) - Shop Fabrication (Rev. 2) - (updated) Includes better detail now with tasks for cutting, beveling, fitting, root pass and welding out all pipe sections in a piping spool. Also includes tasks for installing fittings for associated instrumentation.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.