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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 129562 |
| State Police # | 11-04154 |
| Accident Date | 2011-03-01 |
| Report Date | 2011-03-03 |
| Follow-up Date | 2011-03-24 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Benzene | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Carbon Monoxide | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | YES | YES | BRQ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 31h 57m | Coker Flare (EPN 2-84) | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure
On March 1, 2011, at approximately 1003 hours, Motiva operations initiated a shutdown of the Coker process unit due to a bearing failure on the Coker Inner Stage Cooling Fans (B-2369 & B-2370). This shutdown resulted in flaring at the Coker Elevated Flare (EPN2-84). The unit was safely shut down in a controlled manner utilizing all operational and safety procedures. Additionally, dry gas vent samples were taken prior to shutting down the Coker Wet Gas Compressor (K-2178) to confirm that minimal emissions were sent to the Coker Flare (EPN2-84).
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
No information given.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The unit was safely shut down in a controlled manner utilizing all operational and safety procedures. No additional information.
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