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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #76759
State Police #05-00833
Accident Date2005-02-04
Report Date 2005-02-11
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
Hydrogen Sulfide0hrs 2mExcel- Sulfur Plant (EP-11)NONONO86.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Equipment Failure

while calibrating the Amine Acid Gas Flow Meter the main air flow decreased when the Amine Acid Gas Meter indicated zero flow. Analyzer stabilization was put on manual and air demand analyzer wasn't, which caused the thermal Oxidizer

Discharge Preventable - Yes

Notes/Remedial Actions

Added air. No excess emissions above permit limits, therefore the notification as made as a courtesy. Incident investigation is underway which will generate the necessary actions to prevent reoccurrence.