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Phillips 66 (2538), Lake Charles

Releases of Sulfur Trioxide

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
77846

2005-03-28		FLARE (North Flare)
Cause: planned and controlled release associated with turnaround maintenance on the South Flare. The gas normally routed to the S Flare was transferred to the North Flare during the maintenance period.

Followup: No

Notes: No emission excesses therefore the notification was as courtesy.		See Above
92036

2006-11-17		Sulfuric Acid Plant
Cause: Acid strength analyzer failed

Followup: No

Notes: Letter states that emission was BRQ. No information given
100243

2007-10-17		Sulfuric Acid Plant duct
Cause: hole developed in duct work

Followup: No

Notes: No information given
127251

2010-10-25		Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU)
Cause: Upset in the sulfur recover unit; the "tail gas unit experienced a foaming incident," which allowed SO2 and SO3 to escape into the atmosphere.

Followup: No

Notes: No information given