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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 123894 |
| PDF Available |  PDF |
| State Police # | 10-03005 |
| Accident Date | 2010-06-01 |
| Report Date | 2011-06-07 |
| Follow-up Date | 0000-00-00 |
| Follow-up: | No |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | No Information Given | FLARE: #1 Flare (Solenoid Valve) | NO | YES | YES | |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | No Information Given | FLARE: #1 Flare (Solenoid Valve) | NO | NO | YES |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Corrosion
LDEQ states that the failure was caused by corrosion in the solenoid. An unplanned activation of the solenoid valve occurred, and the FCC Process Gas Compressor was shut down. Eventually, gasses were vented to the flare.
Discharge Preventable - No
Root cause analysis did not find any human error associated with the mechanical failure. All written maintenance specifications were followed in terms of solenoid maintenance, and the solenoid specified in the design of the unit was used by Chalmette.
Notes/Remedial Actions
Process rates were decreased, and the incident was given to the unit engineer for review. The solenoid was replaced, and the weatherization of the system was updated. LDEQ Report included. No Refinery Letter.
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