40 C.F.R. Table K-1 to Subpart K of Part 98

Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) CH 4 Emission Factors

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Cite as 40 C.F.R. Table K-1 to Subpart K of Part 98 (2026)

Alloy product produced in EAF CH 4 emission factor (kg CH 4 per metric ton product) 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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