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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 77795 |
| State Police # | 05-01937 |
| Accident Date | 2005-03-23 |
| Report Date | 2005-03-30 |
| 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 | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | YES | YES | BRQ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | YES | NO | 66.4 pounds |
| n-Hexane | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | NO | NO | 5.5 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 71 h 44 m | hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84) | NO | NO | YES | 88.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
A gasket on compressor K 1929's seal oil pot gauge glass was leaking, causing a loss of seal Oil level. Loss of level caused hydrocracker unit to trip out and require a shut down.
Discharge Preventable - Yes
Notes/Remedial Actions
Remedial actions: Site supervisor was notified, unit was secured per procedures for shutdown. Gauge glass was inspected and it was found that the Jerguson valves did not contain ball checks; the ball checks were replaced.
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