Emission Factor Details

SCC 10100303
  Level 1 External Combustion Boilers
  Level 2 Electric Generation
  Level 3 Lignite
  Level 4 Cyclone Furnace
POLLUTANT Nickel NEI 7440020 CAS 7440-02-0
  Primary Control       DIRECT FLAME AFTERBURNER WITH HEAT EXCHANGER

Emission Factor 2.800E-4 Lb per Ton Lignite Burned
Quality A    Emissions Factors Applicability

References EPA. September, 1998. Section 1.7, Lignite Combustion. In: Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, Fifth Edition, AP-42, Supplement E. U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
AP 42 Section Chapter 1   Section 1.7
Formula
Notes The factor applies to boilers utilizing either venturi scrubbers, spray dryer absorbers, or wet limestone scrubbers with an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) or fabric filter (FF). In addition, the factor applies to boilers using only an ESP, FF, or venturi scrubber. Emission factor equations are available in AP42 Table 1.7-12 for this pollutant for all typical firing configurations and control scenarios