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Phillips 66 (2418), Belle Chasse

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #90011
State Police #06-05139
Accident Date2006-08-15
Report Date 2006-08-22
Follow-up Date 2000-00-00
Follow-up: No

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Hydrocarbon7h 40m308F-D-2 High Pressure FlareNONOYES2,812.0 pounds
Nitrogen Oxide7h 40m308F-D-2 High Pressure FlareNOYESYES112.7 pounds

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

During restart of Alkylation Unit a pressure surge triggered an automatic shutdown. Pressure safety valves relieved on 491V8.

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

Plant personnel stabilized unit operations to prepare AU 491 for restart