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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment 40 CFR Pt. 98, Subpt. W, Tbl. W-6A Table W–6A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for LNG Import and Export Equipment

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

Emission factor

(scf/hour/component)

LNG import and export equipment

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

Other 1

1.77

0.99

Leaker Emission Factors—LNG Terminals Components, Gas Service

Valve 2

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

Other 3

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.

2 Valves 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).

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment 40 CFR Pt. 98, Subpt. W, Tbl. W-6A Table W–6A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for LNG Import and Export Equipment - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-pt-40-98-subpt-w-tbl-w-6a/

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