Static Electricity Hazard

Fuel movement through pipes and filters generates static electricity. Low-conductivity fuels accumulate charge creating spark potential. Sparks ignite fuel vapors causing fires and explosions. Anti-static additives increase conductivity allowing charge dissipation preventing dangerous accumulation.

Injection Skid Components

Additive storage tank with level monitoring, precision metering pump with adjustable dosing, injection point with quill assembly, flow verification system, pressure protection, filtration preventing pump damage, control panel managing operation. Complete package ready for installation.

Additive Chemistry

Conductivity improvers typically proprietary formulations increasing fuel conductivity from <50 pS/m to >150 pS/m. Dosing rates 1-5 ppm by volume. Products meet aviation fuel specifications ASTM D910, D1655, DEF STAN 91-91. Compatible with fuel system materials.

Dosing Control

Flow-proportional injection maintains constant additive concentration despite varying fuel throughput. Ratio controller adjusts pump stroke or speed based on fuel flow measurement. Typical accuracy ±2% ensuring specification compliance without overdosing.

Operating Pressure

Pump discharge pressure overcomes fuel system pressure plus injection point losses typically 50-150 psig. Positive displacement metering pumps maintain accuracy across pressure variations. Back-pressure valves stabilize discharge conditions.

Material Selection

Stainless steel construction throughout for fuel compatibility. Additive-resistant pump components. Explosion-proof electrical systems for hazardous area classification. Materials prevent contamination of ultra-clean fuel systems.

Applications

Aviation fuel handling at airports, fuel terminal loading racks, pipeline injection points, refinery product treating, marine fuel loading, and any fuel operation where static electricity poses ignition hazard.

Conductivity Monitoring

Online conductivity meters verify fuel meets minimum conductivity specification typically 150 pS/m for jet fuel. High and low conductivity alarms indicate over or under dosing. Automatic adjustment maintains target range.

Safety Features

Intrinsically safe or explosion-proof electrical design for Zone 1/Division 1 areas. Grounding and bonding throughout system. Containment for additive spills. Emergency shutdown capability. Installation per fuel handling safety codes.

System Integration

Interfaces with fuel loading control systems receiving flow signals. Batch controllers manage additive addition during truck or aircraft loading. Totalizers track additive consumption for inventory management.

Performance Benefits

Prevents static ignition hazards in fuel handling. Ensures regulatory compliance for aviation fuel. Automated dosing maintains consistent treatment. Reduces fire and explosion risks.

Construction Standards

Pressure equipment per applicable codes. Hazardous area electrical per IEC or NEC standards. Materials for fuel service. Complete documentation with dosing calculations and safety certifications.

ERGIL anti-static additive injection skids provide reliable static charge control ensuring safe fuel handling in aviation and petroleum operations.