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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 80112 |
| State Police # | 05-04249 |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-26 |
| Report Date | 2005-07-01 |
| Follow-up Date | 2000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Butane | 0h 5m | Saturate Gas Unit (7991-PSV-18) | NO | NO | YES | 91.0 pounds |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | 0h 5m | Saturate Gas Unit (7991-PSV-18) | NO | NO | NO | 90.0 pounds |
| Propane | 0h 5m | Saturate Gas Unit (7991-PSV-18) | NO | NO | YES | 8,881.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure
Pressure control valve BPC-244 malfunctioned gave a false signal of being open when actually in the closed position. This caused the pressure relief valve 7991-PSV-18 to lift for 5 minutes.
Discharge Preventable - No
The false valve position hindered the response to know something was wrong.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Assured they would operate this at a Òlow pressureÓ pending findings of the investigation.
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