Table W-6A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for LNG Import and Export Equipment

- Table W-6A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for LNG Import and Export Equipment

Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 42327, May 14, 2024.

LNG import and export equipment	Emission factor (scf/hour/component)		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).

[81 FR 86518, Nov. 30, 2016]