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ExxonMobil Refinery (2638), Baton Rouge
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 90788 |
| State Police # | 06-05937 |
| Accident Date | 2006-09-21 |
| Report Date | 2006-09-25 |
| 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 |
| Butene | 54m | E-515 B Exchanger on the 2 Light Ends Unit | NO | NO | YES | 139.0 pounds |
| Propylene | 54m | E-515 B Exchanger on the 2 Light Ends Unit | NO | NO | YES | 113.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 54m | E-515 B Exchanger on the 2 Light Ends Unit | NO | NO | YES | 212.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
the E-515 B Exchanger on the 2 Light Ends Unit was leaking to Cooling Tower #25. The leak is form corrosion on the tube bundle.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
This incident was not preventable because inspection records for this exchanger indicate no history of leaks or premature failure. Records also show that this equipment was last inspected/tested 3 years ago and found to be in good condition. Remedial Measures - the exchanger bundle will be inspected and repaired or replaced, as appropriate. Reportable quantities for propylene and butene have been exceeded
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