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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 105124 |
| State Police # | 08-02363 |
| Accident Date | 2008-04-26 |
| Report Date | 2008-04-30 |
| Follow-up Date | 2008-07-09 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 1h | RCCU Elevated Flare (EPN 8-84) | NO | YES | YES | 117.2 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 1h | RCCU Elevated Flare (EPN 8-84) | NO | YES | NO | 1,182.4 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 1h | RCCU Elevated Flare (EPN 8-84) | NO | YES | NO | 637.6 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 1h | RCCU Elevated Flare (EPN 8-84) | NO | NO | YES | 311.1 pounds |
| Particulate Matter | 1h | RCCU Elevated Flare (EPN 8-84) | NO | YES | NO | 22.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Boiler 7 tripped, causing a swing in the 1300 pound steam header to the RCCU. Motiva's RCCU Wet Gas Compressor slowed considerably, causing venting of the suction to the RCCU elevated flare.
Discharge Preventable - No
Event was caused by an upset at Shell Chemical LP - East.
Notes/Remedial Actions
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