Emission Factor Details

SCC 30302385
  Level 1 Industrial Processes
  Level 2 Primary Metal Production
  Level 3 Taconite Iron Ore Processing
  Level 4 Induration: Straight Grate, Coke-fired, Acid Pellets
POLLUTANT Sulfur dioxide NEI SO2 CAS 7446-09-5
  Primary Control       WATER SPRAYS
  Secondary Control   SECONDARY SEAL ON FLOATING ROOF TANK

Emission Factor 9.900E-1 Lb per Ton Pellets Produced
Quality D    Emissions Factors Applicability

References EPA. February 1997. Section 11.23, Taconite Ore Processing. In: Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, Fifth Edition, AP-42, Supplement C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
AP 42 Section Chapter 11   Section 11.23
Formula
Notes Mass balance of sulfur may yield a more representative emission factor for a specific facility than the SO2 factors presented in