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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment 40 CFR Pt. 98, Subpt. K, Tbl. K-1 Table K–1 to Subpart K of Part 98—Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) CH 4 Emission Factors

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

CH4 emission factor (kg CH4 per metric ton product)

Alloy product produced in EAF

EAF Operation

Batch-charging

Sprinkle-charging a

Sprinkle-charging and >750 °C b

Silicon metal

1.5

1.2

0.7

Ferrosilicon 90%

1.4

1.1

0.6

Ferrosilicon 75%

1.3

1.0

0.5

Ferrosilicon 65%

1.3

1.0

0.5

a Sprinkle-charging is charging intermittently every minute.

b Temperature measured in off-gas channel downstream of the furnace hood.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment 40 CFR Pt. 98, Subpt. K, Tbl. K-1 Table K–1 to Subpart K of Part 98—Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) CH 4 Emission Factors - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-pt-40-98-subpt-k-tbl-k-1/

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