REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY - WOODS CROSS 

393 South 800 West- Woods Cross. Utah 84087-1435 

(801) 299·6600 • Fax (801) 299·6609 

TulYZ21;2007 

Ms. Cheryl Heying, Director CERTIFIED MATI..: 7006 0100000295369723 

.Division of Air Quality 

. Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality 

150 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 

Mr. Neil Taylor CERTIFIED MAIL: 70060100000295369730 

Div. of Environmental Response & Remediation, SERC 

Utah Department of Environmental Quality 

PO Box 144840,168 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114 

Sgt. Sue Campbell CERTIFIED MAIL: 70060100000295369747 

Davis County Sheriffs Department 

Davis County LEPC 

800 W. State Street 

Farmington, UT 84025 

RE:	 Reportable Event July 20-21,2007
 

Unavoidable Breakdown
 

To Whom It May Concern: 

In accordance with Section R307-107, Unavoidable Breakdown, of the Utah Air Quality Rules; the Emergency 

Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CPR Part 355; and the Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 40 CFR 302.6, we notified your office of an equipment 

breakdown on July 20-21, 2007 due to apower outage. 

Notification: The following notifications were made: 

Michael Astin made notifications at 8: 13 p.m. to the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the State Emergency 

Response Committee (SERC) (Kenny with the answering service), and at 8:19 p.m. to the Local Emergency 

Planning Commission (LEPC) (left message for Sgt. Sue Campbell). At 8:35 p.m. Neil Taylor of the SERC 

called back and further infonnation was provided. All notifications were made on July 20,2007. 

Affected Units: Entire Refinery 
July 24, 2007
 

Mr. Chelyl Heying, et. a1.
 

Page 2
 

Cause and Nature of Event: A power outage in the West Tank Farm at Substation 2 resulted in the loss of most 

charge pumps for the refinery. This caused the shutdown of all operating units. 

Duration ofEvent: The outage occurred at 4:44 p.m, on July 20. It took between 3 anellO hours to restart 

the various units in the refInery in an orderly manner. 

---'-'£sfimafecrOii:antity ofPollutants Emitted During the Event: The estimated amount of excess emission was: 

"Source S02 

(lbs) 

,PM10 

'Obs) 

NQx 

(Ibs) , 

'CO 

(lbs) 

VOC 

(lbs) 

North and South Flares 2900 - 65 350 130 

Steps Taken to Control Emissions: All available operations and maintenance persormel were called out on an 

emergency basis to assist in restarting the refmery. Maintenance personnel were able to use an alternate feeder 

to provide power to the affected area. Charge was gradually restored and the boilers were restarted. Flare 

steam was increased to the flare to reduce visible emissions. 

If you have any questions or need additional infoIDlation, please call me at (801) 299-6660, 

Michael S. Astin, P.E. . ~; ":-,. Environmental Engineer '-:,:. 

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Rough Estimate of Unquantified Flaring Due to Emergency Shutdown (unmonitored flow) 

Assume: 100 mmBTU/hr 

Date {TIme 

7/20/074:44 PM 

7/21/072:14 AM 

AP-42 Emission Factors THC CO NOx 

(Ib/million BTU) 0.14 0.37 0.068 

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Date I Time 

1..­ --­

7/20/074:56 PM 

7/21/b7 1:32 AM 1.14 23.38 8.6000 33% 73% 45.68 2923.4 

Total 502 = 2923.4 

H25 Concentration Test Acid Gas 5WSGas 

from 8/06 performance 1 76.14% 33.09% 

-----.­ ---. . test 2 72.28% 33.25% 

3 72.07% 32.44% 

4 70.07% 33.08% 

Average 72.64% 32.97% 
REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY - WOODS CROSS 

393 South 800 West. Woods Cross, Utah 84087-1435 

(801) 299~6600 • Fax (801) 299-6609 

September 21, 2007 

Ms. Cheryl Heying, Director CERTIFIED MAIL: 7006 0100 0002 9536 9990 

Division of Air Quality 

'. ;Utah Dept. ofEnvironmental Quality 

150 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 

Mr. Neil Taylor CERTIFIED MAIL: 7006 01000002 9536 8047 

Div. of Enviromuental Response & Remediation, SERC 

Utah Department of Environmental Quality 

PO Box 144840, 168 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114 

Sgt. Sue Campbell CERTIFIED MAIT..: 70060100000295368054 

Davis County Sheriff's Department 

Davis County LEPC 

800 W. State Street 

Farmington, ur 84025 

RE: Reportable Event September 18-21, 2007 

Unavoidable Breakdown 

To \Vhom It May Concern: 

In accordance with Section R307-107, Unavoidable Breakdown, of the Utah Air Quality Rules; the Emergency 

Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CFR Part 355; and the Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 40 CFR. 302.6, we notified your office of an equipment 

breakdown on September 18, 2007 due to a power outage. 

Notification: The following notifications were made: 

Michael Astin made notifications at 9:17 p.m. to the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the State Emergency 

Response Committee (SERC) (After hours answering service, no call back), and at 9:20 p.m. to the Local 

Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) (left message for Sgt. Sue Campbell). All notifications were made 

on September 18, 2007. 

Affected Units: Entire refinery 

Cause and Nature of Event: Due to an incident outside the refinery, the power supply to the refinery was cut 

off, resulting in an emergency shutdown of the entire refinery. 
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September 21, 2007
 

Mr, Cheryl Heying, et. al.
 

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Duration of Event: Power was lost about 6:25 p.m. on September 18, 2007. As soon as power was restored
 

by the power company, refinery persOlmel began working on restarting individual units in the refinery. The
 

following lists the approximate times that individual units were restarted:
 

Amine Treatment Unit - September 19 at 1:45 a.m.
 

Catalytic Cracking Unit -September 19 at 7:55 a.m.
 

Naptha Hydrodesulfurization Unit - September 19 at 9: 10 a.m.
 

Refom1er- September 19 at 12:59 p.m.
 

Crude Unit - Septem'Der 19 at 2:30 p.m.
 

. Alkylation Unit - September 19 at 2:43 p.rn. 

Straight Run Gas Plant - September 19 at 10:47 p.m. 

Diesel Hydrodesulfurization Unit - September 20 at 11:45 a.m. 

Sulfur Recovery Unit - September 20 at 10:30 p.m, 

Sour Water Stripping Unit - September 21 at 5:18 a.m. 

Currently, all units have been restarted with the exception of the Solvent.Deasphalting Unit. The total duration 

of the event was just under 3 days. 

Estimated Quantity ofPollutants Emitted During the Event: The estimated amount of excess emission was: 

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North and South Flares - - 467 2500 960

North Flare Sour Gas 29800 -
 - - -

34" Stack - - - 180

Total 29800 - 467 13800 1140

Steps Taken to Control Emissions: As soon as the power outage occurred, operations personnel began to 

implement emergency shutdown procedures. An emergency page was sent out to summon all available 

operations and maintenance personnel that were not at the plant to come to the refinery. Bec~1.l;se 8;gJloweu~as,·_·' -,. 

lost, the boilers also shut down, and no steam could be injected iIlto t ~""-006" 0100 0002 9536 9990 

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Date I TIme 

--------_.... 9/18/076:26 PM 

9/18/01 6:40 PM 0,00 2,14 0.2333 32% 63% 3.55 

Total 802 = 

227.0 

227.0 

H28 Concentration 

from 8/07 perf011T1ance 

test 

Wet Basis 

Test 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Average 

Acid Gas 

60.81% 

62.35% 

65.72% 

63.19% 

63.02% 

8WS Gas 

32.04% 

28.49% 

33.18% 

33.89% 

31.90% 

H2S Concentration 

from 8/07 performance 

test 

D,ry Basis 

Test 

1 

2 

. 3 

4 

Average 

\cid Gas H2:.c1d Gas H2'3WS Gas H2~ SWS Gas H20 

72.50% 16.13% 46.89% 31.68% 

74.47% 16.28% 47.14% 39.56% 

74.84% 12.18% 47.81% 30.59% 

74.99% 15.73% 46.85% 27.66% 

74.20% 47.17% 

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9/19/07 2: 19 AM 

9/21/075:19 AM 99.44 228.37 51.0000 32% 63% 462.19 29580.1 

Total S02 = 29580.1 

H2S Concentration Test Acid Gas SWS Gas 

from 8/07 performance 1 60.81% 32.04% 

test 2 62.35% 28.49% 

Wet Basis 3 65.72% 33.18% 

4 63.19% 33.89% 

Average 63.02% 31.90% 

H2S Concentration Test ~cid Gas H2:,cid Gas H2'3WS Gas H2~ SWS Gas H20 

from 8/07 performance 1 72.50% 16,13% 46.89% 31.68% 

test 2 74.47% 16.28% 47.14% 39.56% 

Dry Basis 3 74.84% 12.18% 47.81% 30.59% 

4 74.99% 15.73% 46.85% 27.66% 

Average 74.20% 47.17% 

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REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY - WOODS CROSS 

393 South 800 West. Woods Cross, Utah 84087-1435 

(801) 299-6600 • Fax (801) 299-6609 

October 1,2007 

Ms. Cheryl Heying, Director
 

Division of Air Quality
 

Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality
 

'150 North 1950 West
 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
 

Mr. Neil Taylor 

Div. ofEnvironmental Response & Remediation, SERC 

" Utah Department of Environmental Quality 

PO Box 144840, 168 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114 

Sgt. Sue Campbell
 

Davis County Sheriff's Department
 

Davis County LEPC
 

800 W. State Street
 

Farmington, UT 84025
 .	 1 

RE:	 Reportable Event September 21-, 2007
 

Unavoidable Breakdown
 

To Whom It May Concern: 

CERTIFIED MAIL: 7006 0100 0002 95368108 

CERTIFIED MAIL: 7006 0100 0002 9536 8115 

CERTIFIED MAlL: 70060100000295368122 

In accordance with Section R307-107, Unavoidable Breakdown, of the Utah Air Quality Rules; the Emergency 

Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CFR Part 355; and the Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 40 CFR 302.6, we notified your office of an equipment 

breakdown on September 27,2007 due to an interlock of our Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU). ;~. ". , , 

Notification: The following notifications were made: 

Otis Helmick made notifications at 8:12 p.m. to the Division of PUr Quality (DAQ) and the State Emergency 

Response Committee (SERC) (Sharon), and at 8:16 p.m. to the Local Emergency Planning Commission CLEPC) 

Oeft message for Sgt. Sue Campbell). All notifications were made on September 27,2007. 

Affected Units: SRU (Unit 17), Sour Water Stripper (Unit 18), North Flare' 

Cause and Nature of Event: At 6:37 p.m. the SRU interlocked on high reactor pressure. Upon checking, 

operations personnel determined that the reactor pressure was not high, but that the reactor pressure switch 

appeared to be faulty. 
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C. Jenson 

S. James 

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so that we can return the card to you. 

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or on the front if space permits, 

1, Article Addressed to: 

M,s'.C:heryl Heying, Director 

DlvlsJon of Air Quality 

Utah Dept. ofEnvironmental Qualit 

150 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 

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Mr. Cheryl Heying, et. a1. 

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Duration of Event: The interlock .occurred at 6:37 p.m. on September 27. Acid gas was routed to the flare 

from 6:37 p.m. until 7:38 p.m. Sour water stripper gas was sent to the flare from 6:53 p.m. until 7:57 p.m. Thus, 

the total duration of the event was 1 hour 20 minutes. 

Estimated Quantity ofPollutants Emitted During the Event: The estimated amount of excess emission was: 

North Flare 

Steps Taken to Control Emissions: Operations personnel tried to restart the unit immediately. Upon 

determining that the reactor pressure switch appeared to be faulty, maintenance personnel were called to the 

refinery on an emergency basis to repair the switch. Upon repair, the unit was restarted. 

Ifyou have any questions or need additional information, please call me at (801) 299-6660. 

Michael S. Astin, P.E. 

Environmental Manager 

O:Environmental\Breakdown Reports\2007\RE19 

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Date IT/me 

------­ 9/27107 6:37 PM 

9/27107 7:57 PM 5.00 7.18 1.3333 32% 63% 16.09 1030.0 

Total S02 = 1030.0 

H2S Concentration Test Acid Gas SWSGas 

from 6/07 performance 1 60.61% 32.04% 

__ tesL 2 62.35% 26.49% 

Wet Basis 3 65.72% 33.16% 

4 63.19% 33.69% 

Average 63.02% 31.90% 

H2S Concentration Test \cid Gas H2i,cld Gas H213WS Gas H2~ SWS Gas H20 

from 6/07 performance 1 72.50% 16.13% 46.69% 31.66% 

test 2 74.47% 16.26% 47.14% 39.56% 

Dry Basis 3 74.64% 12.16% 47.81% 30.59% 

4 74.99% 15.73% 48.85% 27.66% 

Average 74.20% 47.17% 
Date/ Time 

~-------....,j 10/5/07 11 :00 AM ,


10/121073:09 PM 738.78 958.20 172.1500 32% 63% 2209,24 

Total 802 c 

141391.3 

141391.3 

H2S Concentration 

from 8/07 performance 

test 

Wet Basis 

Test 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Average 

Acid Gas 

60.81% 

62.35% 

65.72% 

63.19% 

63.02% 

8WS Gas 

32.040/0 

28.49% 

33.18% 

33.89% 

31.90% 

Tons 802 = 70.7 

H2S Concentration 

.. : from 8/07 performance 

test 

Dry Basis 

Test 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Average 

\cid Gas H2:lcid Gas H21

3W8 Gas H2~ SWS Gas H20 

72.50% 16.13% 46.89% 31.68% 

74.47% 16.28% 47.14% 39.56% 

74.84% 12.18% 47.81% 30.59% 

74.99% 15.73% 46.85% 27.66% 

74.20% . 47.17% 

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REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY - WOODS CROSS 

393 South 800 West. Woods Cross, Utah 84087·1435 

(801) 299·6600 • Fax (601) 299-6609 

December 10, 2007 

Mr. Neil Taylor CERTIFIED MA.ll..: 70060100000295368382 

Div. of Environmental Response & Remediation, SERC 

Utah Department ofEnvironmental Quality 

PO Box 144840, 168 North 1950 West 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114 

Sgt. Sue Campbell CERTIFIED MATI...: 7006 0100 0002 9536 8399 

Davis County Sheriff s Department 

Davis County LEPC 

800 W. State Street 

Fannington, UT 84025 

RE: Reportable Event December 7, 2007 

Unavoidable Breakdown 

TQ Whom It May Concern: 

In accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-ta-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CPR Part 

355; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabilit)' Act (CERCLA) 40 

CPR 302.6. we notified your office of an equipment breakdown on December 7. 2007 due to an interlock of 

our Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU). 

Notification: The following notifications were made: 

Clinton Oppenheim made notifications at 9:15 a.m. to Mike of the State Emergency Response Corrmrittee 

(SERC), and at 9:25 a.m. to Sgt. Sue Campbell of the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC). 

All notifications were made on December 7. 2007. 

Affected Units: SRU (Unit 17), Sour Water Stripper (Unit 18), North Flare 

Cause and Nature of Event: At 7:14 a.m. the Unit 17 East blower failed. This event resulted in a 

shutdown of Unit 17. Automatic valve interlocks diverted process streams from Units 18 and 17 to the 

North Flare. .Upon checking, operations personnel determined that the East blower motor would not 

restart. The cause of the motor failure appeared to be control related. 
December 10, 2007 

Mr. Neil Taylor, Sgt. Sue Campbell 

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Duration of Event: The interlock occurred at 7:14 a.m. on December 7. Acid gas was routed to the flare 

from 7:14 a.m. until 8:22 a.m. Sour water stripper gas was sent to the flare from 7:14 a.m. until 8:37 a.m. 

The total duration of the event was 1 hour 23 minutes. 

Estimated Quantity of Pollutants Emitted During the Event: The estimated amount of excess emission was: 

Steps Taken to Control Emissions: Operations personnel attempted to restart the Unit 17 East blower. 

The motor would not start. The Unit 17 West blower motor was then started and engaged. Upon start of 

the West blower Unit 17 was brought back online. The valves to the North Flare were returned to their 

normal positions. The East blower motor heater caused a short in the control system. The heater was 

removed. The repaired Unit 17 East blower motor is now serving in a backup role. 

If you have any questions or need additional infonnation,please contact me at (801) 649-3615. 

Sincerely, 

~@t~n":g:pec~;st _____ Q:)Eny.irQnmental~~a;;wn Reports\2007\RE21 

cc: M. Astin-:l,{(fCorplWX 

C. Jenson, Holly CorpM'X 

S. James, Holly CorplWX
 

File S6-2 (4)
 

Holly Refining & Marketing Company' Woods Cross Refinary. 393 South 800 West. Woods Cross, UT 84087-1435. Phone (801) 299·6600. Fax (801) 299.6609 

I 
Date/Time 

1217/077:14 AM 

1217107 8:37 AM 6.45 10.90 1.3833 32% 63% 23.49 1503.2 

Total 802 = 1503.2 

H2S Concentration 

from 8/07 performance 

test 

Wet BaSls'­

Test 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Average 

Acid Gas 

60.81% 

62.35% 

65.72% 

63.19% 

63.02% 

SWSGas 

32.04% 

28.49% 

33.18% 

33.89% 

31.90% 

H2S Concentration 

from 8/07 performance 

test 

Dry Basis 

Test 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Average 

\cld Gas H2i,cid Gas H213WS Gas H2~ SWS Gas H20 

72.50% 16.13% 46.89% 31.68% 

74.47% 16.28% 47.14% 39.56% 

74.84% 12.18% 47.81 % 30.59% 

74.99% 15.73% 46.85% 27.66% 

74.20% 47.17%