40 CFR Part 75 Appendix F
3.3.5 F, Fc=a factor representing a ratio of the volume of dry flue gases generated to the caloric value of the fuel combusted (F), and a factor representing a ratio of the volume of CO2 generated to the calorific value of the fuel combusted (Fc), respectively. Table 1 lists the values of F and Fc for different fuels.
Table 1—F- and Fc-Factors1
Fuel |
F-factor (dscf/mmBtu) |
FC-factor (scf CO2/mmBtu) |
---|---|---|
Coal (as defined by ASTM D388-992): |
|
|
Anthracite |
10,100 |
1,970 |
Bituminous |
9,780 |
1,800 |
Subbituminous |
9,820 |
1,840 |
Lignite |
9,860 |
1,910 |
Petroleum Coke |
9,830 |
1,850 |
Tire Derived Fuel |
10,260 |
1,800 |
Oil |
9,190 |
1,420 |
Gas: |
|
|
Natural gas |
8,710 |
1,040 |
Propane |
8,710 |
1,190 |
Butane |
8,710 |
1,250 |
Wood: |
|
|
Bark |
9,600 |
1,920 |
Wood residue |
9,240 |
1,830 |
1Determined at standard conditions: 20 °C (68 °F) and 29.92 inches of mercury.
2Incorporated by reference under §75.6 of this part.
Source: Appendix F to 40 CFR part 75