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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 88395 |
| State Police # | 06-03566 |
| Accident Date | 2006-06-07 |
| Report Date | 2006-06-13 |
| Follow-up Date | 2000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrocarbon | 0h 11m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | NO | YES | 61.9 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 0h 11m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | NO | NO | 6.5 pounds |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 0h 11m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | YES | YES | 6.5 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 0h 11m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | YES | NO | 641.5 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Other
Coke fine particles clogged downstream of the valve causing liquid levels in V16 to increase.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
It seems these coke particles had accumulated failry quickly near the valve due to the manner in which the outlet valve had been operating over the past several drum switch cycles.
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