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Valero (26003), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 78904 |
| State Police # | 05-03004 |
| Accident Date | 2005-05-07 |
| Report Date | 2005-05-13 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No Information Provided |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 5 h 50 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77; Flare 2 EIQ 12-81 | NO | YES | NO | 13,646.0 pounds |
| Carbon Monoxide | 5 h 50 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77; Flare 2 EIQ 12-81 | NO | YES | NO | 1,910.0 pounds |
| Nitrous Oxide | 5 h 50 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77; Flare 2 EIQ 12-81 | YES | YES | YES | 351.0 pounds |
| Particulate Matter | 5 h 50 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77; Flare 2 EIQ 12-81 | NO | YES | NO | 11.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 5 h 50 m | Flare 1 EIQ 15-77; Flare 2 EIQ 12-81 | NO | NO | YES | 723.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
During startup of unit, one wet gas compressor failed to start as expected due to unanticipated electrical problems. Process gases normally routed through this compressor were diverted to the flare.
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Compressor repaired as quickly as possible.Air filter clogged with debris. Inspection of air filter has been added to preventative maintenance schedule.
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