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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 94692 |
| State Police # | 07-01289 |
| Accident Date | 2007-03-18 |
| Report Date | 2007-03-23 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 0 h 30 m | Gas Recovery Unit - # 1 flare | NO | YES | NO | 1,572.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Other
see notes. #2 coker wet gas compressor and the GRU experienced pressure swings causing the temp. in the comp. to increase and shutdown.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
control valve in the GRU was out of calibration. Control valve was sending false signals to the control room indicating that the valve was 100% open. The valve was replaced.
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