2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop: Essential Calculations and Control Methods
This workshop outlines the fundamental calculations and methodologies used for emissions inventory, emphasizing the general equation E = A * EF, where E is emissions, A is the activity, and EF is the emission factor. Participants will explore practical examples, including calculations for industrial boilers, emergency generators, and surface coating processes, as well as control equipment efficiency. The session aims to enhance understanding and application of these calculations to achieve regulatory compliance and improve emissions management.
2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop: Essential Calculations and Control Methods
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EXAMPLE CALCULATIONS 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
General Equation • For most emission sources the following equation is used: • E = A * EF • Where • E = Calculated emissions • A = Activity or annual process rate • EF = Emission factor - determined by the method of calculation • Examples sources: • AP-42 • WebFire • Permit 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Industrial Boiler – CO & Benzene Calculation Process: 10-100 mmbtu/hr boiler SCC: 10200602 Fuel: Natural Gas Capacity: 84 mmbtu/hr Control: Uncontrolled 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
US EPA CHIEF Website: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/index.html 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Industrial Boiler – CO Calculation 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
EF A E • E = A * EF = ??? tons Convert to tons: 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Industrial Boiler – CO Calculation 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
US EPA CHIEF Website: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/index.html 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
EF A E • E = A * EF = ??? tons Convert to tons: 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Industrial Boiler – CO Calculation 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Emergency Generator – NOx Calculation Process: Reciprocating emergency generator SCC: 20200102 Fuel: Diesel Capacity: 400 hp Pollutant: NOx Factor: 604 lbs/1000 gal Control: Uncontrolled Operation: 50 hours Activity: 500 gal Heat Content: 137 mmbtu/1000 gal 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
EF A • E = A * EF = ??? tons E Convert to tons: 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Surface Coating – Xylene & VOC Calculation Process: Surface coating – spray painting SCC: 40200101 Pollutant: Xylene, VOC (non-HAP) Paint: Acrylic Red 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
E = A * VOC Content * (Xylene:VOC Ratio) = ??? tons Now, for non-HAP VOC: VOC (non-HAP) = Total VOC ̶ Xylene VOC (non-HAP) = 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Control Equipment Calculations 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Control Efficiency Calculations • Capture Efficiency: • The percentage of air emission that is collected and routed to the control equipment. Most control devices have a 100% capture efficiency. • Control Efficiency: • The percentage of air pollutant that is removed from the air stream by the control device. 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Stone Quarry – Primary Crushing Calculation Process: Primary Crushing SCC: 30532001 Pollutant: PM10 Control: Water Spraying 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Stone Quarry – Primary Crushing Calculation 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
EF A E • E = A * EF * (1 – Control Efficiency) = ??? tons Account for control: Convert to tons: 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Stone Quarry – Primary Crushing Calculation 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Two Controls – Grain Handling Calculation Process: Grain handling for feed manufacture SCC: 30200801 Activity: 10,000 tons Pollutant: PM 10 Factor: 3 lbs/ton Primary Control: Cyclone Secondary Control: Baghouse 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
A Complex Situation: Capture Efficiency, Primary Efficiency & Secondary Efficiency 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Two Controls – Grain Handling Calculation • Capture Device: Hood • Therefore, the other 10% is emitted directly to the atmosphere • Primary control device: Cyclone • The control equipment removes 80% of PM 10 from the emission stream. • Secondary control device: Baghouse • The control equipment removes 98% of PM 10 from the emission stream. 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Total E = Captured E + Uncaptured E = ??? tons Captured E = A * EF * CE * (1 – PE) * (1 – SE) Uncaptured E = A * EF * (1 – CE) 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
A EF • Captured E = A * EF * CE * (1 – PE) * (1 – SE) Account for capture and controls: CE SE PE 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Uncaptured E = E * (1 – CE) Account for all PM 10 emissions: Convert to tons: 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
1 Amount to Hopper 5,400 lbs * 0.98 = 5,292 lbs 4 30,000 lbs of PM generated Amount to Hopper 27,000 lbs* 0.80 = 21,600 lbs 6 2 3,000 lbs of PM emitted “not captured” 27,000 lbs– 21,600 lbs = 5,400 lbs to the Baghouse Amount emitted to the atmosphere 5,400 lbs – 5,292 lbs = 108 lbs 108 lbs stack emissions + 3,000 lbs “not captured, emitted as a fugitive = 3,108 lbs = 1.554 tons 5 7 27,000 lbs of PM “captured” , sent to cyclone 3 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
Other Examples If you would like to see an example calculation for another industry, process, or control equipment not presented today: Please email aei@deq.ok.gov and we will create an example for you. 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop
ODEQ Emissions Inventory Section Program Manager: Mark Gibbs Mark.Gibbs@deq.ok.gov Emissions Inventory Staff: Michelle Horn Michelle.Horn@deq.ok.gov Justin Milton Justin.Milton@deq.ok.gov Carrie Schroeder Carrie.Schroeder@deq.ok.gov http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/emissions/index.htm 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop