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New Website Launched!

Today InterPlan Systems launches a complete makeover of their website – the first major update since interplansystems.com was first launched over a decade ago. The revamped site has streamlined the navigation and improved the marketing focus.

In addition, the new site scales well for all devices – from desktop PCs to the latest tablets and smartphones. Now it’s easy to follow InterPlan News on your mobile device.

eTaskMaker Module Update for September

InterPlan Systems has released the following new eTaskMaker estimating module:

• Injection Quill Installation – (new) For the installation of an injection quill, including a hot tap if necessary.

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

eTaskMaker Wizard Software Update

InterPlan Systems has released a minor maintenance update for the eTaskMaker Wizard. The update includes a file with notes on the improvement.

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

InterPlan News Blog Goes Mobile

InterPlan News is now being published in a format compatible with most mobile devices including smart phones and tablets. Now you can easily keep up with all the new developments at InterPlan Systems even when you are on the go.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for August

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Actuators – (new) For replacement of stand-alone actuators.
• Coalescer – Horizontal (Rev. 5) – (updated) Now includes an option for for transporting, installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Concrete Pipe – Erection Underground – (new) For excavating and installing concrete pipe underground.
• Crystallizer (Rev. 6) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Deaerator (Rev. 8) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Desalter Feed Water Drum (Rev. 9) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Desalters (Rev. 10) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Drums (Rev. 20) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Equipment Foundation Drawings (Rev. 1) – (new) Includes option for scaling the drafting effort based on method
  (manual vs. CAD) and availability of templates.
• Heat Exchangers – Fixed Tubesheet (Rev. 16) – (updated) Now includes an option to unhead/head up using a bolt tensioning system.
• Heat Exchangers – Floating Head (Rev. 17) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and now includes an option to unhead/head up using a bolt tensioning system.
• Heat Exchangers – U-Tubes (Rev. 28) – (updated) Now includes an option to unhead/head up using a bolt tensioning system.
• Piping (Erection Underground) Carbon Steel (Rev. 11) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and now incorporates tasks for hydro testing and making tie-ins.
• Pressure Regulators – (new) For replacement of pressure regulators.
• Reactor Catalyst Change (Rev. 9) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Reactors (Rev. 12) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Salt Dryer (Rev. 5) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.
• Scrubbers (Rev. 1) – (updated) Now includes an option for transporting and installing a pre-assembled scaffold in situ.

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

New CPM schedule analysis tool is a “DRAG”

InterPlan Systems is currently developing the next generation of the ATC Professional project management software. While we are not at liberty yet to divulge all the new features and enhancements, we did want to highlight the following analysis tool developed by Mr. Stephen Devaux (.PDF link):

The Drag Efficient : The Missing Quantification of Time on the Critical Path
http://www.dau.mil/pubscats/ATL%20Docs/Jan_Feb_2012/Devaux.pdf

DRAG is a measure of a task’s impact on (or contribution towards) it’s driving successor path. It is a very useful metric for planners / schedulers engaged in critical path analysis tasked with shortening the path duration.

InterPlan Systems has developed a robust implementation of the DRAG metric for our next generation project management software.

New licensing option for eTaskMaker to SAP “BAPI” application

InterPlan Systems is now offering a new licensing option for the BAPI application that enables direct exporting of estimates from eTaskMaker to SAP. Previously, the BAPI was only offered on an enterprise (company wide) licensing arrangement. InterPlan Systems is now offering site licenses for individual refineries and processing plants. This new licensing arrangement is designed to accomodate client sites that are interested in the BAPI but lack justification for acquiring a corporate wide license. For details on the site licensing option, please contact us.

InterPlan Systems to Exhibit at STO Conference in Dallas, TX June 23-25

InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting at the June 2013 STO conference in Dallas, TX. Please stop by our booth 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 Module Updates for March

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Air Coolers (Rev. 10) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Asbestos Abatement (Rev. 9) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Blind Installation (Rev. 12) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Block Valves – Bolted (Rev. 25) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Butterfly Valves (Rev. 11) – (updated) Includes some enhancements to estimating formulas and allows for the specification of different types of insulation.
• Chain Operators (Rev. 5) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Check Valves (Rev. 7) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Control Valves (Rev. 18) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Cooling Tower Gear Boxes – Fans (Rev. 4) – (updated) Improved task logic flow.
• Crude Furnace (Rev. 7) – (updated) Improved estimating formula and schedule logic.
• Deaerator (Rev. 7) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Drum Demolition (Rev. 4) – (updated) A major revision, incorporating many different scenarios involving different types of insulation removal, vessel safing, and rigging options.
• Drum Erection – New (Rev. 5) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and schedule logic.
• Drums (Rev. 19) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and also now includes an option to blank off flanges with Strahman/Onis type inline blanking devices that require only one operator and 3 minutes to blind off any line.
• Electronic Transmitters – Field Service – (new) Developed with the assistance of Mr. Greg Dennison, with the DuPont Sabine River Works.
• Flanges – BM (Rev. 9) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Flanges – PF (Rev. 9) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Flare – In Situ (Rev. 5) – (updated) Improved task detail and now includes option to replace thermocouple(s).
• Flare – Shop Repairs (Rev. 3) – (updated) Improved definition for blinding tasks.
• Foundation – Concrete (Rev. 12) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Four Stage Piston Compressor (Rev. 1) – (updated) Added tasks for valve removal and transport.
• Furnace – Open and Close (Rev. 6) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Heat Exchanger Bundle Retubing (Rev. 3) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and schedule logic.
• Install Conduit and Pull Cable 2in. and Higher (Rev. 1) – (updated) Now includes tasks for installation of underground conduit.
• Install Conduit and Pull Cable Up To 1.5in.(Rev. 1) – (updated) Now includes tasks for installation of underground conduit.
• Motor Operated Valves (M.O.V.s) (Rev. 13) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and now allows for the tasks involved in asbestos abatement.
• Pipe – Shop Fabrication (Rev. 9) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.
• Pipe – Small Diameter Welded – Field Erection (Rev. 3) – (updated) Improved schedule logic.
• Pumps – Centrifugal (Rev. 14) – (updated) Improved detail for pump reassembly and now incorporates additional options for three types of insulation removal and installation.
• Rotary Screw Compressor – (new) Allows for the preparation of estimates / plans to open, disassemble, clean and inspect rotary screw type compressors.
• Tanks (Rev. 14) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas and now incorporates tasks and estimates for repairing a tank by installing a vinyl liner and concrete layer over a damaged/leaky floor.
• Unit Blinds (Rev. 2) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.

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