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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 91249 |
| State Police # | 06-06337 |
| Accident Date | 2006-10-10 |
| Report Date | 2006-10-16 |
| 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 | 6h 18m | 308F-D-1 Low Pressure Flare | NO | NO | YES | 904.8 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
The water boot control valvve for the straight run debutanizer malfunctioned and at the same time the water boot level indicator malfunctioned and began transmitting false levels
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Stabilized using the manual by-pass and a replacement control valve was ordered and hot shot shipped to the refinery. The replacement control valve was installed that same evening. The level indicator was checked, cleaned and placed back in service.
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