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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #77888
State Police #No Information Given
Accident Date2005-05-08
Report Date 2007-09-11
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: 

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Sulfur Dioxide3 hrs 39 mFLARE (South Flare EP-31)NOYESNO3,200.0 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Instrument Failure

The oxygen analyzer sample plugged up causing a false reading in the analyzer which triggered a shut down of the flare recovery system.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Instrument craftsmen cleaned out the sample system and the compressors were restarted.