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Motiva Enterprises (2719), Convent
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 97658 |
| State Police # | 07-03754 |
| Accident Date | 2007-07-08 |
| Report Date | 2007-07-10 |
| 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 |
| Particulate Matter | 2 h 32 m | HTU-1 Kerosene Reboiler (EPN 3F 404) | NO | YES | NO | 31.0 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 2 h 32 m | HTU-1 Kerosene Reboiler (EPN 3F 404) | NO | YES | NO | 264.0 pounds |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 2 h 32 m | HTU-1 Kerosene Reboiler (EPN 3F 404) | NO | YES | YES | 188.0 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 2 h 32 m | HTU-1 Kerosene Reboiler (EPN 3F 404) | NO | YES | NO | 47.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 h 32 m | HTU-1 Kerosene Reboiler (EPN 3F 404) | NO | NO | YES | 2.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
an unexpected heater tube rupture resulted in a fire at HTU-1
Discharge Preventable - No
As described above, the release resulted from an unanticipated tube rupture in the convection section of the heater. While the investigation is ongoing, Motiva currently believes that this rupture could not have been reasonable anticipated; Motiva was following normal inspection and operating procedures prior to the incident.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Motiva is thoroughly inspecting the heater and other affected equipment and will make necessary repairs prior to restarting the heater and process unit. Will re-evaluate inspection frequencies, preventive maintenance frequencies, operating limits and associated procedures, and make necessary changes to help prevent recurrenc
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