Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
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Greetings,
I'm trying to find a reference/rule of thumb to determine how much CO2 and/or CO is formed after propane combustion in heating coils (in Air Handlers and Unit Heaters). An example of a unit heater I am using is Modine Model PTS. This is for my list of emissions into the environment. So far my only luck is wikipedia "Greenhouse gas emissions factors for propane are 62.7 kg CO2/ mBTU" but has no citation reference.
I have been asking HVAC Vendors with no luck so far.
Could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Fyokou
I'm trying to find a reference/rule of thumb to determine how much CO2 and/or CO is formed after propane combustion in heating coils (in Air Handlers and Unit Heaters). An example of a unit heater I am using is Modine Model PTS. This is for my list of emissions into the environment. So far my only luck is wikipedia "Greenhouse gas emissions factors for propane are 62.7 kg CO2/ mBTU" but has no citation reference.
I have been asking HVAC Vendors with no luck so far.
Could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Fyokou





RE: Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
The CO formation is much trickier to determine. I would recommend using published data from the equipment supplier or industry norms, if available; otherwise I would suggest measuring the CO concentration in the exhaust under real world conditions, using suitable measuring equipment and techniques. Knowing the concentration, obviously you would need to multiply by the exhaust mass flow rate to determine the mass formation rate. Determining the exhaust mass flow rate may or may not be straightforward, depending on the circumstances.
Bear in mind the CO concentration may be very sensitive to a number of factors, such as the condition of the combustion apparatus, and the operating point of the system, unless it is an on/off type of control.
"Schiefgehen will, was schiefgehen kann" - das Murphygesetz
RE: Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
A Google search for "co gas burner" may prove instructive.
RE: Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/ap42/ch01/final/c01s05.pdf
Cheers,
Fyokou
RE: Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions
RE: Propane Combustion Exhaust to Outside - Emissions