Flare Noise

Type of complaint: Noise -
Call received: 23/01/2024 9:11pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:23/01/2024 9:11pm
Date of call:23/01/2024 9:11pm
Street: Green Court
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionSouth East to East South East
Wind Speed5 to 10 Knots
Investigation result

Plant upset resulted in flaring.

Response

Follow up with caller at 21:19 (8 minutes after they first called the EAL) advising that the flaring was due to a process upset, and that plant operations were now returning to normal, with flaring expected to abate shortly.  Flare noise was significantly reduced by 21:30.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginQenos Olefins