Ionix Gas Cartridge and Ionix MA
for natural gas distribution lines

Static electricity inside PE pipe is the major source of
unexplained holes in PE distribution systems
and ignitions during repairs and 3rd party damage

   
Nicor Technologies field test of Ionix Gas Cartridges
in PE distribution systems click here

For online video Ionix MA explanation click here

Ionix Gas Technologies product solutions for preventing static buildup inside gas distribution pipe.

Background
Ionix Static Eliminators for natural gas distribution industry eliminate static generated inside PE gas distribution pipe which causes accidental ignitions and pinhole leaks. Ionix accomplishes this by reducing the surface resistivity of natural gas which dramatically increases the safety and integrity of natural gas distribution systems. Ionix is equally effective in metal or plastic systems.

For interior static suppression in distribution systems who receive their gas odorized - Ionix Gas Cartridge
Ionix Gas Cartridges are installed in a housing in the incoming pipeline at the city gate. When odorized gas passes through our static suppression Cartridge, the gas is treated by passage through the Ionix cartridge. Static is dissipated inside the pipeline system through to customer's point of service (assuming no untreated gas co-mingles with the Ionix treated gas). The cartridge is changed once a year. Cartridges are sized based upon pipe ID, pressure rating and flow rate.

For Ionix Gas Cartridge operating instructions click here.

For interior static suppression in distribution systems who odorize their gas or who don't want to use the Ionix Gas Cartridge
Ionix MA is a chemical additive to mercaptan. When added to the mercaptan tank, when odorizing occurs Ionix MA is carried off through the gas distribution system with the mercaptan and eliminates any static inside the gas system downstream of odorizing. It is effective through delivery at the gas customer’s point of service. The presence of water or distillates in the gas stream has no detrimental effects on Ionix MA.

Ionix MA achieves the same effect as the Ionix cartridge but with a substantial less costly capital installation and a much greater ease of use. Ionix MA is added proportionally to the mercaptan. It can be added at any time and works automatically. Its effect is only diminished when untreated gas mingles with the Ionix MA treated gas.

Ionix MA is environmentally safe and harmless. There is no hazardous disposal or special handling required..

For further information about static in PE pipe or Ionix products to eliminate interior pipe static, contact Dirk Smith at Ionix Gas Technologies. Tel 800/246-1784 or email info@ionixgastechnologies.com