Flare noise

Type of complaint: Noise -
Call received: 26/11/2015 10:40pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:26/11/2015 10:40pm
Date of call:26/11/2015 10:40pm
Street: Brook Drive
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionWSW
Wind Speed7 knots
Investigation result

The noise complaint was attributed to the operation of the Qenos Olefins elevated Flare which was in operation to dispose of off specification product from the SCAL-1 plant

Response

The flare operation was adjusted at 22:50 to reduce the noise levels and the flaring ceased at midnight when the product was returned to within specification.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginQenos Olefins