Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter C - Air Programs |
Part 72 - Permits Regulation |
Appendix D to Part 72 - Calculation of Potential Electric Output Capacity
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Appendix D to Part 72 - Calculation of Potential Electric Output Capacity
The potential electrical output capacity is calculated from the maximum design heat input from the boiler by the following equation:
For example:
(1) Assume a boiler with a maximum design heat input capacity of 340 million Btu/hr.
(2) One-third of the maximum design heat input capacity is 113.3 mmBtu/hr. The one-third factor relates to the thermodynamic efficiency of the boiler.
(3) To express this in MWe, the standards conversion of 3413 Btu to 1 kw-hr is used: 113.3 × 106 Btu/hr × 1 kw-hr / 3413 Btu × 1 MWe / 1000 kw = 33.2 MWe
[58 FR 15649, Mar. 23, 1993]