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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 89872 |
| State Police # | 06-05009 |
| Accident Date | 2006-08-09 |
| Report Date | 2006-08-16 |
| 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 | 1h 31m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | NO | YES | 241.9 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 1h 31m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | NO | NO | 34.0 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 1h 31m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | YES | NO | 3,364.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
During Coke Drum switch the actuator on isolation valve XV627 malfunctioned which in turn caused the compressor kickback valve to open.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
Coker unit operations and pressures were stabilized and the valve to the flare was closed.
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