Emission Factor Details

SCC 10100501
  Level 1 External Combustion Boilers
  Level 2 Electric Generation
  Level 3 Distillate Oil
  Level 4 Grades 1 and 2 Oil
POLLUTANT Carbon monoxide NEI CO CAS 630-08-0
  Primary Control       WET SCRUBBER - LOW EFFICIENCY
  Secondary Control   ULTRA LOW NOX BURNERS (ULNB)

Emission Factor 5.000E0 Lb per 1000 Gallons Distillate Oil (No. 1 & 2) Burned
Quality A    Emissions Factors Applicability

References EPA. September, 1998. Section 1.3, Fuel Oil 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 1.3
Formula
Notes CO emissions may increase by factors of 10 to 100 if the unit is improperly operated or not well maintained.