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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #106039
State Police #08-03175
Accident Date2008-06-03
Report Date 2008-06-10
Follow-up Date 2008-08-06
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Carbon Monoxideno information givenFluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) Unit, 308-D-1 Low Pressure FLARE, 308F-D-2 High Pressure FLARE, 301-D-3 CO Bypass StackNOYESNO23.9 pounds
Hydrogen Sulfideno information givenFluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) Unit, 308-D-1 Low Pressure FLARE, 308F-D-2 High Pressure FLARE, 301-D-3 CO Bypass StackNONONO8.6 pounds
Nitrogen Oxideno information givenFluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) Unit, 308-D-1 Low Pressure FLARE, 308F-D-2 High Pressure FLARE, 301-D-3 CO Bypass StackNOYESYES107.5 pounds
Sulfur Dioxide19 h 30 mFluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) Unit, 308-D-1 Low Pressure FLARE, 308F-D-2 High Pressure FLARE, 301-D-3 CO Bypass StackNOYESNO848.2 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Start Up, Shut Down

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

FCC shut down to repair a crack. During repairs, a broken valve was discovered and also repaired (#106247). Emissions released during startup of FCC and below reportable quantities. Investigation into procedures to prevent flarting during shutdown/startup