Emission Factor Details

SCC 10300401
  Level 1 External Combustion Boilers
  Level 2 Commercial/Institutional
  Level 3 Residual Oil
  Level 4 Grade 6 Oil
POLLUTANT Sulfur oxides (SOx) NEI CAS
  Primary Control       CHEMICAL REDUCTION

Emission Factor Formula Lb per 1000 Gallons Residual Oil (No. 6) Burned Revoked on 09/01/1998
Quality A    Emissions Factors Applicability

References EPA. 1995. Section 1.3, Fuel Oil Combustion. In: Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, Fifth Edition, AP-42. 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 1.586E2 * (% Sulfur Content)
Notes Multiply the emission factor provided by the weight percent sulfur content of the fuel to obtain emission factor in lb/activity units.