Subpart P IVT Equation Inputs Summary

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This page lists the variables used in each Inputs Verifier Tool (IVT) equation in subpart P. This information is intended primarily for XML uploaders to enable them to understand how each IVT equation is calculated and to identify sources for the constants, default values, and lookup values needed to solve the equations.

Click the links for the equations below to view the variables used in the IVT calculations:

Equation P-1: Annual CO2 Process Emissions Arising from Gaseous Fuel and Feedstock Consumption

Equation P-1 calculates annual CO2 process emissions arising from gaseous fuel and feedstock consumption.

Equation P-1 

The table below defines the parameters in this equation and provides the values or sources of any constants, default values, and lookup values. 

Parameter

Description

Units of Measure

Value or Source

CO2Annual CO2 process emissions arising from gaseous fuel and feedstock consumptionmetric tons/yrOutput 
FdstknVolume or mass of the gaseous fuel or feedstock used in month nscf (at standard conditions of 68°F and atmospheric pressure) or kg of fuel or feedstockUser input 
CCnAverage carbon content of the gaseous fuel or feedstock for month nkg carbon per kg of fuel or feedstockUser input  
MWnAverage molecular weight of the gaseous fuel or feedstock for month n. If you measure mass, the term “MWn/MVC” is replaced with “1”.kg/kg-moleUser input 
MVCMolar volume conversion factor at standard conditionsscf per kg-mole849.5
kMonths in the year1 to 12
44/12Ratio of molecular weights, CO2 to carbon44/12
0.001Conversion factor from kg to metric tonskg/metric ton 0.001

Equation P-2: Annual CO2 Emissions Arising from Liquid Fuel and Feedstock Consumption

Equation P-2 calculates annual CO2 emissions arising from liquid fuel and feedstock consumption.

Equation P-2 

The table below defines the parameters in this equation and provides the values or sources of any constants, default values, and lookup values.

Parameter

Description

Units of Measure

Value or Source

CO2Annual CO2 emissions arising from liquid fuel and feedstock consumptionmetric tons/yrOutput 
FdstknVolume or mass of the liquid fuel or feedstock used in month ngallons or kg of fuel or feedstockUser input 
CCnAverage carbon content of the liquid fuel or feedstock, for month nkg carbon per gallon or kg of fuel or feedstockUser input 
kMonths in the year1 to 12
44/12Ratio of molecular weights, CO2 to carbon44/12
0.001Conversion factor from kg to metric tonskg/metric ton 0.001

Equation P-3: Annual CO2 Emissions Arising from Solid Fuel and Feedstock Consumption

Equation P-3 calculates annual CO2 emissions arising from solid fuel and feedstock consumption.

Equation P-3 

The table below defines the parameters in this equation and provides the values or sources of any constants, default values, and lookup values. 

Parameter

Description

Units of Measure

Value or Source

CO2Annual CO2 emissions from solid fuel and feedstock consumption in metric tons per yearmetric tons/yrOutput 
FdstknMass of solid fuel or feedstock used in month nkg of fuel or feedstockUser input 
CCnAverage carbon content of the solid fuel or feedstock, for month nkg carbon per kg of fuel or feedstockUser input 
kMonths in the year1 to 12
44/12Ratio of molecular weights, CO2 to carbon44/12
0.001Conversion factor from kg to metric tonskg/metric ton0.001