Flare Noise

Type of complaint: Noise -
Call received: 23/01/2024 8:58pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:23/01/2024 8:45pm
Date of call:23/01/2024 8:58pm
Street:Seagull Avenue
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

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

Plant upset resulted in flaring.

Response

Message left with caller at 21:17 (20 minutes after they first called the EAL) to advise 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