40 CFR Table W-6A to Subpart W of Part 98
Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for LNG Import and Export Equipment
June 9, 2020
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| LNG import and export equipment | Emission factor (scf/hour/component) |
|
|---|---|---|
| If you survey using any of the methods in §98.234(a)(1) through (6) |
If you survey using Method 21 as specified in §98.234(a)(7) |
|
| Leaker Emission Factors—LNG Terminals Components, LNG Service | ||
| Valve | 1.19 | 0.23 |
| Pump Seal | 4.00 | 0.73 |
| Connector | 0.34 | 0.11 |
| Other1 | 1.77 | 0.99 |
| Leaker Emission Factors—LNG Terminals Components, Gas Service | ||
| Valve2 | 14.84 | 9.51 |
| Connector | 5.59 | 3.58 |
| Open-Ended Line | 17.27 | 11.07 |
| Pressure Relief Valve | 39.66 | 25.42 |
| Meter and Instrument | 19.33 | 12.39 |
| Other3 | 4.1 | 2.63 |
1“Other” equipment type for components in LNG service should be applied for any equipment type other than connectors, pumps, or valves.
2Valves include control valves, block valves and regulator valves.
3“Other” equipment type for components in gas service should be applied for any equipment type other than valves, connectors, flanges, open-ended lines, pressure relief valves, and meters and instruments, as specified in §98.232(h)(7) and (8).
[81 FR 86518, Nov. 30, 2016]
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