InterPlan Systems Exhibiting at Upcoming Industry Conferences

InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting at the following industry conferences:

• May 2012 AFPM (formerly NPRA) Reliability and Maintenance Conference in San Antonio, TX in booth 560
• June 2012 Shutdowns Superconference in Houston, TX
• June 2012 STO conference in San Antonio, TX

Please stop by our booth(s) and say hello. We will be exhibiting the recent enhancements to the eTaskMaker estimating system and we’ll have copies of our STO Planning and Management Handbooks on hand for review. We look forward to seeing you there.

eTaskMaker Software Updates

InterPlan Systems has released updates for the eTaskMaker Wizard and Module Editor. These updates include a number of enhancements including a new report and significant improvements to the user interface. The updates include a file with notes providing a complete list of the enhancements.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the update from our downloads repository. Clients with an Enterprise license should contact InterPlan Systems for customized updates.

The eTaskMaker demo has also been updated with the latest version of the Wizard.

PMI Houston Energy Corridor Event: Troubled STOs

Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, will conduct a presentation at the PMI Houston Process Industry Focus Group on Monday, February 13 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 focus on the primary issues that cause shutdowns, turnarounds and outages to fail.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for January

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.

PMI Houston Energy Corridor Event: Productivity

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.

New STO Planning Resources Book

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.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for November

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.

Plant Turnaround (“STO”) Projects – Communication Presentation Nov 14

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.

Respects for Eric Jenett, co-founder of PMI

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

eTaskMaker Module Updates for July

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.