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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 78696 |
| State Police # | 05-02880 |
| Accident Date | 2005-05-02 |
| Report Date | 2005-05-09 |
| 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 |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 0h 22m | Low Pressure Flare | NO | YES | YES | 8.6 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 0h 22m | Low Pressure Flare | NO | YES | NO | 188.5 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure
The inlet temperature signal increased unexpectedly at the suction drum and the recycle flow rate increased causing the compressor to trip off line due to a high amperage reading fromt eh compressor's motor.
Discharge Preventable -
Notes/Remedial Actions
Operational changes were made immediately to correct the temperature signal at the suction drum and the compressor was restarted.
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