Updating the emission factors for large combustion plants / by Kristina Juhrich (Division V (Section V 1.6, Emissions Situation)), Rolf Beckers (Division III ((Section III 2.1, General Aspects, Chemical Industry, Combustion Plants)) ; German Environment Agency ; editing: Section V 1.6 Emissions Situation Kristina Juhrich

Abstract

Large combustion plants are still a major source of emissions of various air pollutants. By the mid-1990s, emissions of particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide had declined significantly. Thereafter, the specific emissions remained largely stable over many years. In the course of regulatory changes, a changing composition of the plant park as well as changes in fuel usage, there has been a significant reduction for sulphur dioxide (SO2) in recent years, but also changes for NOX and particulate matter. It was therefore essential to update the existing factors. Due to the regulatory requirements and the associated monitoring obligations, extensive data are available for these pollutants. The available emission values were evaluated for various years. As a result, the specific emission factors are presented in the following document and, if necessary, qualitatively evaluated.