Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 16, 2024
Appendix - Table K-1 to Subpart K of Part 98—Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) CH4 Emission Factors
Alloy product produced in EAF CH4 emission factor
(kg CH4 per metric ton product)
EAF Operation
Batch-charging Sprinkle-charging a Sprinkle-charging and
>750 °C b
Silicon metal1.51.20.7
Ferrosilicon 90%1.41.10.6
Ferrosilicon 75%1.31.00.5
Ferrosilicon 65%1.31.00.5

a Sprinkle-charging is charging intermittently every minute.

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

source: 74 FR 56374, Oct. 30, 2009, unless otherwise noted.