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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 80548 |
| State Police # | 05-04728 |
| Accident Date | 2005-07-12 |
| Report Date | 2005-07-21 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | No information given | Coker 2, gas then vented to Tank 304 | NO | NO | NO | 683.0 pounds |
| Refinery Fuel Gas | No information given | Coker 2, gas then vented to Tank 304 | NO | NO | NO | No information given |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | No information given | Coker 2, gas then vented to Tank 304 | NO | NO | YES | 12,779.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Weather
During tropical storm Cindy there was a power failure. This release happened upon re start.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
The line which allowed the gas to go to the tank was isolated and the incident was ended. The flow indication was calibrated and process logic updated to minimize recurrence. No time given for which the release was stopped, but the event occurred on 07/12/05 at 16:33 hours, was identified at 21:06 hours, and subsequently emission estimates were completed on 07/14/05 at 17:25 hours. No information was given on the amount released of refinery fuel gas in this report.
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