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Main Title SO2 Emissions and Time Series Models.
Author Gleit, A. ;
CORP Author Versar, Inc., Springfield, VA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Year Published 1985
Report Number EPA-68-02-3181; EPA/600/J-85/100;
Stock Number PB85-244275
Additional Subjects Sulfur dioxide ; Statistical analysis ; Mathematical models ; Boilers ; Time series analysis ; Gas analysis ; Sampling ; Performance evaluation ; Temperature ; Chemical analysis ; Combustion products ; Reprints ; Air pollution detection ; Air pollution sampling ; EPA method 6B ; Continuous emission monitoring systems
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NTIS  PB85-244275 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper describes a time series model that permits the estimation of the statistical properties of pounds of SO2 per million Btu in stack emissions. It uses measured values for this quantity provided by coal sampling and analysis (CSA), by a continuous emissions monitor (CEM), or by a continuous bubbler (EPA Reference Method 6B). The model fits exceptionally well, which is especially surprising because it is so simple and has been applied to so many different sources. It accounts only for autocorrelation between measurements, leaving out any dependence on weather; season of year; temperature, specifications, and efficiency of the boiler; load; blending practices; spot coal versus contract coal supplies; etc. As such, it provides a first generation, universally applicable model.