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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 91605 |
| State Police # | 06-06626 |
| Accident Date | 2006-10-24 |
| Report Date | 2006-10-31 |
| 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 |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 33 h 0 m | AE-AOA-05-0109 EPN 29 | NO | YES | YES | 20.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 33 h 0 m | AE-AOA-05-0109 EPN 29 | NO | NO | YES | 74.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket
Pressure safety valve (PSV) malfunctioned, causing it to relieve below the set pressure.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
PSV and related equipmt were isolated and taken out of service to end the flaring. PSV was inspected and found to be in need of repair. But, found that o-ring was bad and needed replacing, etc. Letter sent 12 18 06 rescinds prior notifications and revises amts emitted to those listed at left. Had been NOx 564 lbs ; VOC 1925 lbs
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