In order to provide business with a meaningful tool and improve energy-management, a systematic approach to the development and integration of industry specific disciplines was developed into one software application.  IMAP was developed as a seven-module, multifunctional, state-of-the-art proprietary software program that incorporates an engineered “complete systems” thinking approach for determining all repair requirements for piping and equipment. IMAP is designed to provide users with easy access to information so they can monitor and maintain optimal insulation conditions for their customers’ assets. IMAP also allows users to estimate system-repair costs to accommodate both short- and long-term budgeting.

IMAP incorporates the latest auditing technology, such as infrared thermograph, digital imaging, AutoCad, and 3E Plus^® for real-time reporting and decision making.

 IMAP provides a basis for recommending repairs based on the following three strategies:

• Best practices: Behavioural measures that require no capital outlay, such as recommending repairs that can lead to energy savings.
• Low-cost improvements: Energy-saving steps that require moderate investment, such as repairing insulation systems based on industry-accepted guidelines.
• Medium- to high-cost improvements: Measures that require large investments, such as complete insulation system removal and replacement.

A key feature of IMAP is its strong reporting capabilities. Users can generate reports to give customers an unbiased insulation efficiency management plan. This ensures that equipment repairs are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner in accordance with facility standards, procedures, and planning schedules.

 The IMAP reporting feature provides the following:

• Priority-based reports
• Full-detailed equipment reports
• Summary equipment reports
• Detailed costing reports for individual equipment
• Summary costing reports for an overall facility
• Reports by area and priority class
• Energy-conservation reports that incorporate 3E Plus
• Overall equipment repair cost reports, including payback period
• Plot plans
• Detailed equipment schematics
• P&ID Drawings