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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 125465 |
| State Police # | 10-004469 |
| Accident Date | 2010-08-05 |
| Report Date | 2010-08-12 |
| Follow-up Date | 2010-09-23 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Propane | 1m | FLARE: HCU relief valve(RV-1191); flow control valve (FC-0735); HCU Flare (4-84) | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Propylene | 1m | FLARE: HCU relief valve(RV-1191); flow control valve (FC-0735); HCU Flare (4-84) | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
LDEQ report states that a release of propylene and propane due to an upset in the hydrocracker unit. The facility reported that a relief valve relieved to flare for approximately one minute.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
BRQ. HCU relief valve was repaired and put back in service. No reportable quantities were exceeded as a result of this release.
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