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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 118534 |
| State Police # | 09-05583 |
| Accident Date | 2009-10-07 |
| Report Date | 2009-10-14 |
| Follow-up Date | 2009-11-03 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen | 2hr40mn | HCU Flare (EPN 4-84) | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 2hr40mn | HCU Flare (EPN 4-84) | NO | YES | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
There were mechanical problems associated the recycle compressor K-2057 that resulted in using the flare to release hydrogen and nitrogen oxide compounds as well as shut down the CR-2 unit.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
no information given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Troubleshooting of the mechanical problems with the recycle compressor was completed. The thrust-bearing failure was discovered and repaired. Because the compounds released did not exceed reportable quantities, operations returned to normal conditions
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