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Shell Chemical East (26336), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 152124 |
| State Police # | 13-04879 |
| Accident Date | 2013-11-02 |
| Report Date | 2013-11-07 |
| Follow-up Date | 2013-11-20 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Carbon Monoxide | 13h 22m | GO-1 Elevated Flare (EPN 1-90) | NO | YES | NO | 919.5 pounds |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 13h 22m | GO-1 Elevated Flare (EPN 1-90) | NO | YES | YES | 169.0 pounds |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 13h 22m | GO-1 Elevated Flare (EPN 1-90) | NO | NO | YES | 354.5 pounds |
| Particulate Matter | 13h 22m | GO-1 Elevated Flare (EPN 1-90) | NO | YES | NO | 67.1 pounds |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Process Upset
On November 2, 2013, GO-1 had an unexpected process upset which resulted in flaring at the GO-1 Elevated Flare. The flaring resulted from GO-1 taking a stream into the unit from OP-1 which caused the Acetylene Converter to go off specification. The material was flared at the GO-1 Elevated flare to prevent additional upsets in GO-1. Following the investigation and calculations, Shell Chemical confirmed that no reportable quantities or Maximum Permitted Limits were exceeded.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
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