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White Papers
The following publications and case study papers describe the MERLIN system and how it is being used by our customers.
Materials Performance Magazine - January 2012
Colonial Pipeline Co. operates one of the world’s largest liquid petroleum pipeline systems. In this article Michael Pearce (Corrosion Program Manager) describes how the Merlin system has enabled Colonial to monitor 2,500 miles of its system.
Colonial has been able to improve its corrosion program and to realize cost savings in several areas, working closely with Abriox to maximize hardware and software performance. Download
Pipeline & Gas Journal - November 2011
Wales & West Utility's decision to implement remote monitoring of its impressed current cathodic protection systems has been fully justified. Through careful system selection and implementation, the project has met all its key objectives, including a significant financial saving. The operational benefits targeted have been realized and - in many cases - exceeded, and the system has delivered a number of additional benefits that were not originally foreseen.
Richard Williams (WWU's First Line Manager) explains why they chose the MERLIN system. Link
Nustar Energy L.P. Case Study - May 2011
NuStar Energy L.P. is one of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers, and the second largest independent liquids terminal operator, in the United States. Tom Bruckerhoff tells us of his experience and what he particularly likes about his MERLIN system. Download
PetroMin Pipeliner - July 2009
We have worked with gas, petrochemical and water companies in the UK and US to address CP Monitoring requirements. The system, now known as MERLIN, was designed flexibly so that operators could select the monitoring options they required to demonstrate compliance at the T/R and test point. The monitors are very compact and can be configured on-site using a standard cell phone. Download
Journal of Pipeline Engineering - March 2008
Remote Cathodic protection monitoring: protecting pipeline corrosion, improving resource management. Neil Summers describes the importance of CP measurements and how remote monitoring is enabling pipeline operators to achieve compliance more efficiently. Download
World Pipelines - February 2008
Kevin Young (Network Officer, United Utilities) and Neil Summers discuss the implementation and benefits of a remote CP monitoring system on a gas distribution network. The article describes United Utilities’ methodology for pipeline integrity management and the development by Abriox of a system to monitor CP remotely. Of particular interest is the cost-benefit of remote monitoring compared to manual measurements. Download