• Air Coolers (Rev. 6) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred).
• Block Valves - Bolted (Rev. 15) - (updated) Now includes tasks for disconnecting electrical heat tracing.
• Block Valves - Welded - (new) Major revision replaces the previous (PF) and (BM) modules.
• Broken Bolts-Studs-Keys Removal (Metal Disintegration Method) (Rev. 1) - (new) Allows for the removal of broken studs, bolts and keys using the metal disintegration method.
• Heat Exchangers - Double Pipe (Rev. 7) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred).
• Heat Exchangers - Fixed Tubesheet (Rev. 10) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred).
• Heat Exchangers - Floating Head (Rev. 12) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred).
• Heat Exchangers - U-Tube (Rev. 15) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred). Also now includes tasks for the removal and reinstallation of a fire suppressant system (steam rings).
• Heat Exchangers - Vertical (Rev. 11) - (updated) Now includes an option to clean the tubes with the Hydrokinetics sonic cleaning method (you can still choose the traditional high pressure water lancing if preferred).
• Manway Fabrication - (new) Allows for the shop fabrication of different sized manways, in different metallurgies, as typically used on vessels and tanks (including covers supported with either davits or hinged).
• Piping Demolition (Above Ground) - (new) Allows for the demolition of above ground piping. It provides for piping decontamination, stripping of insulation (calcium silicate or asbestos), heat tracing, removal of hangers and supports, plus installation of caps, flanges, blinds and/or valves.
• Pumps - Centrifugal (Rev. 7) - (updated) Improves the task logic flow and adds definition to heat tracing tasks.

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

• May 2009 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference in Grapevine, TX in booth 524
• June STO 2009 conference in Houston, TX in booth 13

• Clarifier (Central Drive-Bridge Type) - (new) Pump out, inspect and repair diverse parts of a clarifier of the central bridge type.
• Drum Demolition - (new) Allows for the demolition of an existing Drum (including tasks for neutralizing/decontamination as well as for chemical cleaning prior to decommissioning).
• Electric Motor Overhaul (Rev. 3) - (updated) Enhanced estimating formulas for repair work.
• Fired Heater Tubes Pigging - (new) Allows for pigging fired heater tubes either with conventional uni-directional water flow or with the DDT Process (closed loop, reversible water flow).
• Heat Exchanger Demolition - (new) Allows for the demolition of an existing Drum (including tasks for neutralizing/decontamination as well as for chemical cleaning prior to decommissioning).
• Pumps - Centrifugal (Rev. 6) - (updated) Improved estimating formulas, plus adding better pump size definition by discharge pipe diameter, selecting seal type, and adding oil reservoir draining/refilling.
• Traveling Water Screen - (new) Allows for a variety of maintenance operations on varying sizes of traveling water screens.

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

The new ATC Professional encompasses numerous enhancements and innovations (to be formally announced when the software is released). We invite you to stop by our booth at either conference to get a preview.

• Blind Installation Detailed - (new) Allows for the creation of a single Blind installation estimate, by specifying the size, rating or thickness, and whether scaffolding and/or a crane and/or SCBA are required for breaking the flange and installing the blind.
• Drum Erection - (new) For installing a new drum.
• Heat Exchanger Erection - (new) For installing a new heat exchanger.
• Tower - Product Stripper (Rev. 3) - (updated) Enhanced estimating formulas for crew assignments on blinding activities.
• Unit Start-Up Milestones (Rev. 2) - (updated) Improved scheduling logic.

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

The presentation will be conducted by Mr. Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems and the developer of eTaskMaker’s estimating and planning knowledge base (also known as meta-templates). Attendees will learn about best practices in estimating and planning for the petrochemical industry, including how to make adjustments for productivity, new technology, work processes, etc.

While the class is free, registration is required and limited to a maximum of eight (8) attendees. Registration closes Monday, February 24th. Directions to the meeting facility in Clear Lake City, Texas will be furnished with your registration.

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.

eTaskMaker and ATC Professional are a trademarks of InterPlan Systems Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

InterPlan Systems has released the following white papers to supplement the eTaskMaker Module Editor instuction manuals:

• eTaskMaker Module Editor Advanced Creation
• eTaskMaker Module Editor Instructions