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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 76386 |
| State Police # | No Information Given |
| Accident Date | 2005-01-22 |
| Report Date | 2005-01-26 |
| Follow-up Date | 2006-09-21 |
| Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutants Released
| Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
| Hydrogen | No information given | Hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84 | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
| n-Hexane | No information given | Hydrocracker unit, HCU Flare (EPN #4-84 | NO | NO | NO | |
| Flammable Gas | No information given | Hydrocracker unit | NO | NO | YES |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Other - See text
This incident is a normal part of a turnaround. Before the Hydrocracker can be worked on, it must be cleared of hydrocarbon. This is done by venting the unit to the flare and later to the atmosphere. This venting is considered a normal but infrequent part of plant operation.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
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