Flare noise

Type of complaint: Flaring - - Noise
Call received: 18/08/2015 7:00pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:18/08/2015 7:00pm
Date of call:18/08/2015 7:00pm
Street: Brook Drive
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionSSE
Wind Speed4 Knots
Investigation result

Qenos Olefins had an instrument malfunction on a steam cracking furnace that upset plant operations resulting in flaring. 

Response

Plant rates were reduced to minimise flare community impact. The plant was returned to normal production over the following two days.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginQenos Olefins