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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 80501 |
| State Police # | 05-04684 |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-23 |
| Report Date | 2005-07-15 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Oxides | 11 h 30 m | Flare #3 (19G-301) | NO | NO | NO | 25,773.0 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 11 h 30 m | Flare #3 (19G-301) | NO | NO | NO | 49.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down
Start up of HGU Unit - the detection and repair of an analyzer regulator and a plugged level-control valve for a knock out dru
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Stationed an operator to manually observe the levels. Diverted the stream from the flare to the Sulfur Recovery Unit. Steamed the plugged level control to remove any obstruction. Will review and improve Start up preparation and procedures to minimizethe likelihood and quanitity of excess emissions from similar causes in the future. Motiva will also examine and change the level control valve inspection and preventative maintenance procedures as necessary.
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