July 7, 2020 by AP-Networks Leave a Comment From Storage Terminals Magazine | Summer 2020 Issue Read the issue here. A new approach to tank outages by John Camp, AP-Networks – Deputy Director, EMEA Click to read full article. Click to download full article. Digital deployment of a standardized tank outage work process could spell a new chapter for storage tank maintenance Working with leading clients in the refining and petrochemical industries, Asset Performance Networks (AP-Networks) has witnessed a shift over the past ten years toward a more structured approach to plant turnarounds and capital projects. One area that has lagged however is tank outages, which are often seen by sites as a lesser priority. While this may seem to make sense economically, it has led to an Industry-wide mismanagement of tank assets. For many tank outages, late engineering and material ordering, delays in permitting, and a general lack of urgency among team members are regular occurrences. To close these gaps, AP-Networks has developed NaviTrack for Tank Outages, which pairs the company’s Industry-renowned work process deployment tool with a dedicated work process built for tank outages. STM – AP-Networks Article – A new approach to tank outages