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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 82919 |
| State Police # | 05-07190 |
| Accident Date | 2005-10-07 |
| Report Date | 2005-10-14 |
| 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 |
| Nitrogen Oxide | 13 hrs 33m | Boiler B-76001(EP-109) | NO | YES | YES | 203.0 pounds |
Accident Classified As:
Cause of Problem: Weather
Instrument failure. During startup of the boiler, the positioned for the flue gas recirculation damper failed, resulting in excess emissions of Nitrogen Oxide. The positioned is believed to have been damaged by Hurricane Rita.
Discharge Preventable - No
Notes/Remedial Actions
A replacement for the positioned was ordered, delivered and installed by the end of the day.
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