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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

Releases of Hydrocarbon

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
124421

2010-06-23		DU-5 Furnace (F-35)
Cause: SECONDARY CAUSE: PIPING AND TUBING. DU-5 Unit furnace (F-35) was found smoking, releasing unburned hydrocarbons. Initial investigation revealed a tube leak, but follow-up investigation determined that tube leak was a result of "short-term overheating" in the furnace.

Followup: Yes

Notes: Bottom shock tubes and thermocouples were replaced before restarting furnace. No information given regarding amount of hydrocarbons released in follow-up letter.