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Shell Chemical East (26336), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145447 |
| PDF Available |  PDF |
| State Police # | 12-07941 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-18 |
| Report Date | 2012-12-20 |
| Follow-up Date | 2013-02-14 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Propane | 9h 37m | exchanger in GO-1 Process Unit | NO | NO | YES | 28,681.0 |
| Propylene | 9h 37m | exchanger in GO-1 Process Unit | NO | NO | YES | 2,159.0 |
Accident Classified As: Reportable Quantity
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
Propane and propylene were released to the atmosphere from a leaking exchanger in the GO-1 Process Unit.
Discharge Preventable - No
This incident was not preventable by Shell Chemical. Inspection program did not predict the failure.
Notes/Remedial Actions
The exchanger was isolated to stop leak source. Upon investigation into the leak it was determined that the exchange had a ruptured tube. Investigation into the cause of the rupture continues. The exchanger will be repaired before it is returned to service.
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