Videos pertaining to static in PE fuel gas pipe
Here is a compendium of videos relating to static in PE pipe. These are Windows Media Videos.
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Educational
- Static Electricity - Hazards and Controls. Click HERE for YouTube link
This is the class taught by Dirk Smith, President of Ionix Gas Technologies, on static electricity in PE pipe. Explains what static electricity is, the 3 threats it creates, the 4 basics of static in PE pipe and the 5 most dangerous static ignition risks.
- What causes pinholes in PE fuel gas pipe? Click HERE for YouTube link.
This is a video of the presentation Dirk Smith, President of Ionix Gas Technologies was asked to make by the Louisiana Gas Association at the 2019 Louisiana Pipeline Safety meeting. It is a comprehensive review of the history, causes and prevention of pinhole leaks in PE fuel gas pipe.
Training
- OQ Training for the IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor
OQ PowerPoint training for the IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor.
- IGT Aerosol Reach Tool video
Video showing placement of aerosol in tool.
News
- Static ignition of blowing gas broadcast on evening news
It is extremely rare to capture a static ignition of blowing gas. This event occurred while repair crews were repairing the line.