InterPlan Systems Exhibiting at Industry Conferences

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

Please stop by our booth(s) and say hello. We will have copies of our new STO Planning and Management Handbooks on hand for review. We look forward to seeing you there.

ATC Professional Update Available

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.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for May

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.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for March

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

• Concrete Sturcture Repairs (Rev. 5) – (updated) Includes updated estimating formulas and includes tasks for sand/gritblasting to descale exposed reinforcing steel.
• Drums (Rev. 14) – (updated) Incorporates minor “cosmetic” changes (ie. task descriptions).

The following modules have been revised to include cold stress adjustments:

• Building Foundations (Rev. 1)
• Expansion Joint (Rev. 2)
• Flanges (BM) (Rev. 7)
• Flanges (PF) (Rev. 7)
• Foundation – Concrete (Rev. 11)
• Heavy Machinery Foundation Repairs (Rev. 2)
• Hot Taps (Rev. 4)
• Ladders and Platforms (Rev. 2)
• Nozzle Installation on Vessel (Rev. 8)
• Nozzle Installation on Drum (Rev. 5)
• Nozzles – Snuffing Steam (Rev. 5)
• Pipe Clamps (Rev. 2)
• Pipe Insulation – Calcium Silicate (Rev. 4)
• Pipe Rack Fabrication & Erection – Standard Type (Rev. 1)
• Pipe Spools (Bolted) – Field Erection (Rev. 2)
• Sparger Replacement (Rev. 4)

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

New STO Planning and Management Handbooks

Houston, TX, February 21, 2011 — InterPlan Systems today announced the immediate availability of two new reference books covering planning and management of shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs):

• STO Planning Handbook
• STO Manager’s Handbook

The books, authored by Mr. Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems, provide extensive insights and practical advice for estimating, planning, scheduling, tracking, managing and controlling STOs. They expand upon the popular STO planning and STO management primers currently published on InterPlan Systems’ web site.

The books are 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 February

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

• Anchor Bolt Replacement (Rev. 1) – (updated) Incorporates tasks for heating up a foundation prior to epoxy grout repairs, plus productivity adjustments for cold stress (working exposed to low temperatures).
• BFW Preheater – (new) Includes most typical boiler maintenance work.
• Console Panel – (new) Allows the preparation of PM work scope for a console panel.
• Limit Switches – (new) Allows for servicing limit switches.
• Programmable Logic Controller – (new) Covers the PM work on programmable logic controllers.
• Pumps – Centrifugal (Rev. 10) – (updated) Now incorporates tasks for megger testing of pump motors.
• Solenoid Valves – (new) Covers the replacement of solenoid valves.
• Speed Tachometer Replacement – (new) Covers the replacement of a speed tachometer.
• Transformer – Sealed Type – (new) Allows for the preparation of an estimate for megger, leak and trip mechanism test for a sealed type transformer.
• Trip Switches – (new) Allows the preparation of PM work scope for trip switches.

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

NEW: STO Handbooks

InterPlan Systems Inc. announces the availability of two important books for the STO (Shutdowns/Turnarounds/Outages) professional:

• STO Planning Handbook – A complete guide to developing a work scope, estimating, planning, scheduling and progress tracking. (approx. 160 pages)
• STO Manager’s Handbook – A comprehensive guide to setting up proven systems and procedures to ensure full visibility, accountability and control in order to achieve successful execution of STO projects. (approx. 75 pages)

Both handbooks are authored by Dick Ertl and contain everything Planners/Schedulers and Managers need to execute shutdowns, turnarounds and outages professionally and successfully.

Individual pricing for the books has been set at U$D 135.- each (plus shipping and handling). You can order online with a credit card here.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for January

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

• Block Valves – Bolted (Rev. 20) – (updated) Allows for removal and reinstallation of multiple block valves of different sizes.
• Block Valves – Welded (Rev. 17) – (updated) Incorporates scope for purging or neutralizing/decontaminating the valve prior to removal.
• Butterfly Valves (Rev. 6) – (updated) Includes scope for purging/decontaminating/neutralizing a line prior to valve removal, and disconnecting/reconnecting heat tracing (steam or electrical).
• Check Valves (Rev. 2) – (updated) Allows for removal and reinstallation of multiple check valves of different sizes.
• Heavy Machinery Foundation Repairs (Rev. 1) – (updated) Added an option to erect a shelter and provide heating to bring a foundation up to the minimum temperature required for a successful epoxy grouting operation when attempting to perform repairs during cold weather conditions.
• Install Conduit & Pull Cable 2in and Higher – (new) Allows for the demolition of existing conduit, the installation of new conduit, and pulling cable 2in. and higher in diameter. Cable diameter is the total diameter of all cables being pulled simultaneously, when more than one cable is being pulled.
• Install Conduit & Pull Cable Up To 1.5in – (new) Allows for the demolition of existing conduit, the installation of new conduit, and pulling cable up to 1.5in in diameter. Cable diameter is the total diameter of all cables being pulled simultaneously, when more than one cable is being pulled.
• Tanks (Rev. 10) – (updated) Major update includes improved estimating formulas for cleaning out tanks and choice of either manual cleaning method or automated (entryless) BLABO system cleaning.
• TSA & TSZ Spray Coating Corrosion Control – (new) Estimates for spray coating with either Aluminum or Zinc to control corrosion. It includes tasks for scaffolding, removal of insulation (calcium silicate or asbestos), sandblasting, degreasing, preheating, and re-insulating with calcium silicate or similar.

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

eTaskMaker Module Updates for November

InterPlan Systems has released the following new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Agitators (Rev. 7) – (updated) Added tasks for draining and refilling oil in gearboxes.
• Cooling Towers (Rev. 3) – (updated) This module has been totally redone, offering a much greater level of detail for all major components. Two type of cooling towers are now included: crossflow and counterflow.
• Gearbox – Service – (new) Allows for servicing gearboxes either in situ, at the plant shop or at a vendor shop.
• Pipe – Aluminum – Shop Fabrication – (new) Allows for the shop fabrication of aluminum piping (no X-ray, hardness test or heat treatment included).
• Pipe – Small Diameter Welded – Field Erection – (new) Allows for the field erection of small bore welded piping (including different metallurgies). Pipe diameters available are 1/2in, 3/4in, 1in, 1.5in and 2in.

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

eTaskMaker Module Updates for October

InterPlan Systems has released the following new eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• High Voltage Insulator Cleaning and Coating – (new) Allows for the cleaning, polishing and coating of high voltage insulators – energized or de-energized
• Transformer Radiator Gasket Replacement – (new) Allows for the draining and replenishing of the oil, replacing flange gaskets, valve packings, access cover gaskets, tap changers and bushings
• Transformer Radiator Leak Repairs – (new) Allows the creation of estimates and plan for the repair of transformer radiator leaks (pinholes or weld seams) while energized or de-energized

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