Ionix Gas Technologies

Ionix Gas Technologies provides internal and external static suppression products for
natural gas distribution systems, pipelines, producers and gatherers

Ionix internal static suppression
Ionix Gas Cartridges and Ionix MA
Internal pipe static suppression products for natural or propane gas click here.

Ionix Aerosol External Static Suppressor
External pipe static suppression products for natural or propane gas click here.

Static Meters
Static reading meters for natural gas use click here

Articles and research about static electricity in natural gas distribution systems
Pipeline and Gas Journal article on static electricity in PE pipe (December 2001 issue)
Pipeline and Gas Journal article on pin holing in PE pipe due to static electricity (June 2003 issue)
Pipeline and Gas Journal article on fires at meter service risers (April 2006 issue)
Static Control in PE Fuel Gas Pipe  A comprehensive report on all aspects of static in PE pipe by Dirk Smith
Analysis of Microscopic Leaks in Polyethylene Gas Distribution Piping by Batttelle Research
GTI Report on Static Control at Plastic Pipe Symposium 1992
OSHA Bulletin on Static in Plastic Gas Pipe
Static Electric Pinholing Through Polyethylene Pipe  A field report by local gas distributor
Quality Strategies Help Eliminate Likelihood of Serious and Deadly Injuries - A field test of safety at Xcel Energy

TV News footage of natural gas incidents
Blowing gas ignited by interior pipe static
Gas migrating underground

Speaking engagements of Dirk Smith on Static in PE Gas pipe
July 7,2009 - Part 191/192 Pipeline Safety Seminar - PHMSA/Louisiana Gas Assn/Texas Railroad Comm/Mississippi PSC
New Orleans LA - Seminar program Link to program presentations
February  11-12, 2009 - Vectren Energy Plastic Fusing Forum
October 16, 2008 - Society of Gas Operators - New York City
March 13, 2008 - Alabama Natural Gas Association - Birmingham AL
March 5, 2008 - Southern Gas Association - Charlotte NC
Please call to schedule a Plastic Fusing Forum or for Dirk Smith to speak at your meeting about Static in PE pipe

Ionix can also be installed in plastic air piping in mining operations to suppress static inside
piping preventing fires or explosions underground. Contact Ionix for details.

To order online go to www.TheIonixStore.com

Ionix Gas Technologies
PO Box 6228
Boca Raton FL 33427-6228
Tel: 561/955-8534  800/246-1784
Fax: 561/955-8535  800/235-7954
info@ionixgastechnologies.com

Ionix Gas Technologies products are non hazardous and non nuclear.