| Home | Search | Emissions | Pollutants | About the Database |
Valero (26003), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 78141 |
| State Police # | 05-02311 |
| Accident Date | 2005-04-10 |
| Report Date | 2005-04-15 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 4 h 20 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77 | NO | YES | NO | 11,033.0 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 4 h 20 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77 | NO | YES | NO | 1,378.8 pounds |
| Nitrous Oxide | 4 h 20 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77 | YES | YES | YES | 253.4 pounds |
| Particulate Matter | 4 h 20 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77 | NO | YES | NO | 8.1 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 4 h 20 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77 | NO | NO | YES | 521.6 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Compressor tripped due to low lube oil differntial pressure on the 2nd stage of the compressor. Root cause investigation not complete at the time
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Total pounds emitted from both flares. Remedial actions of reducing feed rate and reducing the reaction temperature so that the offgas to the flare can be reduced. No procedures or preventive measures identified at that time.
Connect With Us: