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EPA-450/4-91-004
NATIONAL AIR POLLUTANT
EMISSION ESTIMATES
1940-1989
US. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
MARCH 1991
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This report is published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report information
of general interest in the field of air pollution. Copies are available free of charge to Federal
employees, current contractors and grantees, and nonprofit organizations - as supplies permit - from
the Library Services Office (MD-35), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina 27711; or, for a fee, from the National Technical Information Services, 5285
Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161.
Publication No. EPA-450/4-91-004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 . SUMMARY 1
2. NATIONWIDE EMISSION TRENDS, 1940-1989 3
2.1 Participate (PM/TSP and PM10) 3
2.2 Sulfur Oxides (SOJ . 4
2.3 Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) 4
2.4 Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 4
2.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 4
2.6 Lead (Pb) 5
3. METHODS 48
3.1 Transportation . 49
3.1.1 Motor Vehicles 49
3.1.2 Aircraft 49
3.1.3 Railroads 50
3.1.4 Vessels •.. 50
3.1.5 Non-highway Use of Motor Fuels 50
3.2 Fuel Combustion in Stationary Sources 50
3.2.1 Coal : 50
3.2.2 Fuel Oil 50
3.2.3 Natural Gas 50
3.2.4 Other Fuels ..51
3.3 Industrial Processes •• 51
3.3.1 Miscellaneous Industrial Processes for Lead 51
3.4 Solid Waste Disposal 51
3.5 Miscellaneous Sources 52
3.5.1 Forest Fires 52
3.5.2 Agricultural Burning 52
3.5.3 Coal Refuse Burning 52
3.5.4 Structural Fires 52
3.5.5 Non-industrial Organic Solvent Use '. 52
3.6 Fugitive PM10 Sources 53
3.6.1 Unpaved Roads 53
3.6.2 Paved Road Resuspension 53
3.6.3 Wind Erosion 53
3.6.4 Agricultural Tilling 53
3.6.5 Construction Activities 53
3.6.6 Mining and Quarrying Operations 54
3.6.7 Burning „. 54
4 . ANALYSIS OF TRENDS '. 57
4.1 Particulate (PM/TSP and PM10) 57
4.2 Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 61
4.3 Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 62
4.4 Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)* 65
4.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 66
4.6 Lead 70
5 . REFERENCES 72
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LIST OF FIGURES
Trends in Emissions of Particulate (PM/TSP), 1940-1989 ........... . ................................... 6
Trends in Emissions of Sulfur Oxides, 1940-1989 [[[ 7
Trends in Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides, 1940-1989 .. ....................... .". ............................ 8
Trends in Emissions of Reactive VOCs, 1940-1989 ................................. . ....................... 9
Trends in Emissions of Carbon Monoxide, 1940-1989 [[[ 10
Trends in Emissions of Lead, 1970-1989 [[[ ... 11
Trends in Emissions of PM10, 1985-1989 ................................... ...................... . ..... ... ....... 12
Emissions of Particulate (PM/TSP) by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 ................... 41
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 ................................ 42
Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 ............................ 43
Emissions of Reactive VOCs by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 ............................. 44
Emissions of Carbon Monoxide by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 ..... .................... 45
Emissions of Lead by Source Category, 1940, 1970, 1989 .............................................. 46
Emissions of Particulate: TSPXPM vs. PM10 [[[ 47
Emissions of Fugitive Particulate (PM10) [[[ 56
Theoretical Estimates of 1989 Nationwide Emissions of TSP, SOX, NOX, VOC, and
CO with 1970 Level of Control [[[ ..... ,60'
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LIST OF TABLES
Summary of Estimates of Nationwide Emissions , 2
Summary of Estimated Emissions of Particulate, 1940-1970 13
Summary of Estimated Emissions of Sulfur Oxides, 1940-1970 14
Summary of Estimated Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides, 1940-1970 15
Summary of Estimated Emissions of Reactive VOCs, 1940-1970 16
Summary of Estimated Emissions of Carbon Monoxide, 1940-1970 17
Estimates of National Emissions of Particulate, 1970-1989 18
Estimates of National Emissions of Sulfur Oxide, 1970-1989 .-. 19
Esitmates of National Emissions of NOX, 1970-1989 20
Estimates of National Emissions of Reactive VOCs, 1970-1989 21
Estimates of National Emissions of CO, 1970-1989 22
Estimates of National Emissions of Lead, 1970-1989 23
Estimates of National Emissions of PM10,1985-1989 24
Emissions of Particulate (PM/TSP) from Transportation 25
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides from Transportation 26
Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Transportation 27
Emissions of Reactive VOCs from Transportation 28
Emissions of Carbon Monoxide from Transportation ! 29
Emissions of Particulate (PM/TSP) from Fuel Combustion .....: 30
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides from Fuel Combustion 31
Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Fuel Combustion 32
Emissions of Reactive VOCs from Fuel Combustion , 33
Emissions of Carbon Monoxide from Fuel Combustion 34
Emissions of Particulate (PM/TSP) from Industrial Processes 35
Emissions of Sulfur Oxides from Industrial Processes 36
Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Industrial Processes 37
Emissions of Reactive VOCs from Industrial Processes 38
Emissions of Carbon Monoxide from Industrial Processes 39
Emissions of Lead from Industrial Processes 40
Estimates of Fugitive PM10 Emissions for 1985 T 55
1989 National Emission Estimates with 1970 Level of Control 59
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NATIONAL AIR POLLUTANT EMISSION ESTIMATES
1940-1989
1. SUMMARY
The primary objective of this publication is to provide current estimates of nationwide
emissions for six major air pollutants: particulate with TSP (PM/TSP) and PM10 as the indicator
pollutants, sulfur oxides (SOX), nitrogen oxides (NOX), reactive volatile organic compounds (VOC),
carbon monoxide (CO) and lead (Pb). Estimates are presented for 1940,1950,1960, and 1970 to
give an historical perspective of national air pollutant emissions, and for 1975 through 1989 as an
indication of recent trends. These data entirely replace those published earlier for 1940-1970 and
1975-1988 in the Environmental Protection Agency report National Air Pollutant Emission Esti-
mates, 1940-1988 (EPA-450/4-90-001). Because of modifications in methodology and use of more
refined emission factors, data from this report should not be compared with data in the earlier report.
Reporting of emissions on a nationwide basis, while useful as a general indicator of trends
in emissions, has definite limitations. National totals or averages are not the best guide for estimating
trends for particular localities. Yet, it is important that some criteria be established for reporting
national progress in the control of air pollutant emissions. The emission estimates presented in this
document represent calculated estimates based on standard emissions-estimating procedures. Since
these data are estimates and do not represent the results of any program for the measurement of
actual emissions, their accuracy is limited. Similarly, these emission estimates would not necessarily
be in agreement with emission estimates derived through a different emissions-estimating proce-
dure. The principal objective of compiling these data is to identify probable overall changes in
emissions on a national scale. It should be recognized that these estimated national trends in
emissions are not meant to be representative of local trends in emissions or air quality.
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2 . NATIONWIDE EMISSION TRENDS, 1940-1989
Table 1 presents a summary of total national emission estimates for 1940-1989. Figures 1
through 7 depict how total emissions and emissions from major source categories have changed
over time for each pollutant. Tables 2 through 13 present more detailed summaries for each year
according to five major categories of sources: transportation, stationary source fuel combustion,
industrial processes, solid waste disposal, and miscellaneous sources. Detailed breakdowns of
emissions for 1970 through 1989 are given in Tables 14 through 18 for transportation, Tables 19
through 23 for stationary source fuel combustion, and in Tables 24 through 29 for industrial pro-
cesses.
The Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) are shown for each process category in the
industrial process tables. These estimates do not represent the complete emissions for all SIC
categories—only those particular industrial processes shown.
In all tables, data are reported in metric units, either as teragrams (1012 grams) or gigagrams
(109 grams) per year. One teragram equals 106 metric tons and approximately 1.1 x 106 short tons
(2000 Ibs.). One gigagram equals 103 metric tons and approximately 1.1 x 103 short tons.
Figures 8 through 13 show how the relative contribution of the major source categories to
the total emissions of each pollutant have changed with time. The major factors influencing these
changes for each pollutant are discussed briefly below. A more detailed discussion appears in
Chapter 4. Figure 14 compares emissions of TSP and PM10 for major source categories.
2.1 Particulate (PM/TSP and PM10)
Emissions of paniculate (PM/TSP and PM10) result primarily from sources of fugitive
dust. Fugitive paniculate emissions (emissions from uncontrolled sources such as storage piles,
material loading, etc.) are incompletely accounted for in the emission totals. Rough estimates
of industrial process fugitive emissions are included for some industries. Fugitive PM10 dust
emissions are estimated for the following categories: unjpaved roads, paved road resuspension,
wind erosion, agricultural tilling construction activity, mining and quarrying, and burning.
In total, fugitive emissions amount to a considerable portion of total partieulate emissions.
The controls applied to these sources have so far been minimal. Due to the lack of adequate
emission factors and emission inventory techniques for these sources, fugitive partieulate
emissions have not been included in most emission inventories. As additional data become
available, it is expected that estimates of fugitive partieulate emissions will be included in future
emission inventories. It should be noted, however, that a major portion of the fugitive partieulate
emissions are relatively large particles that are not readily captured by partieulate air quality
monitors. Similarly, these large particles do not effectively enter into the human respiratory
system.
In 1940 and 1950, emissions from transportation (coal combustion by railroads) and
miscellaneous sources (forest fires) were significant. Emissions from fuel combustion and
industrial processes did not change substantially from 1940 to 1970. Since 1970, emissions
from these categories have been substantially reduced as a result of the installation of air pollution
control equipment. Particulate emissions from transportation decreased substantially from 1940
to 1960 as the result of the obsolescence of coal-burning railroad locomotives. From 1960 to
1989, partieulate from transportation increased due to increased travel by highway motor
vehicles. Miscellaneous source emissions decreased substantially from 1940 to 1970, primarily
due to a major reduction in the acreage burned by forest wildfires. Solid waste emissions
increased from 1940 to 1970, but declined substantially to 1989 as the result of air pollution
regulations prohibiting or limiting the burning of solid waste. The 4 percent reduction in par-
tieulate emissions from 1988 to 1989 is primarily due to increased forest fire activity during
1988.
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2.2 Sulfur Oxides (SOX)
Emissions of sulfur oxides occur mostly from stationary source fuel combustion and to
some extent, from industrial processes. Emissions of sulfur oxides from the combustion of coal
by railroad locomotives were significant in 1940 and 1950. Emissions from solid waste disposal
and miscellaneous sources have always been minor. Emissions from stationary source fuel
combustion increased greatly from 1940 to 1970. From 1970 to 1989, emissions from fuel
combustion have decreased slightly. During this time period, fuel combustion, particularly of
sulfur-bearing coal, continued to increase, but the average sulfur contents of fuels decreased
and an increasing number of pollution control systems (flue gas desulfurization) were installed.
Emissions from industrial processes increased from 1940 to 1970 reflecting increased industrial
production. From 1970 to 1989, industrial process emissions decreased primarily due to control
measures by primary non-ferrous smelters and sulfuric acid plants. Increased industrial activity
in refining, metals, minerals, and chemicals led to a slight increase (6 percent) in emissions from
1987 to 1988, however emissions decreased (2 percent) from 1988 to 1989, reflecting a decrease
in industrial activity.
2.3 Nitrogen Oxides (NO*)
Emissions of nitrogen oxides are produced largely by stationary source fuel combustion
and by transportation sources. Emissions have steadily increased over the period from 194Q to
1970 as the result of increased fuel combustion. From 1970 to 1989, the size of the increase
was reduced somewhat by controls installed on highway motor vehicles and to a lesser extent
by controls on coal-fired electric utility boilers. From 1978-1983, NOX emissions decreased
slightly. Since then, NOX emissions have increased, but remain below the 1978 peak. Emissions
of nitrogen oxides by industrial processes increased from 1940 to 1970, but have remained about
constant since then.
2.4 Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
The largest sources of reactive VOC emissions are transportation sources and industrial
processes. Miscellaneous sources, primarily forest wildfires and non-industrial consumption
of organic solvents, also contribute significantly to total VOC emissions. Emissions from
stationary source fuel combustion and solid waste disposal are relatively small. Transportation
source emissions increased greatly from 1940 to 1970, primarily as the result of increased travel
by highway motor vehicles. Since 1970, air pollution controls installed on motor vehicles have
been effective in reducing VOC emissions. Industrial process emissions have increased through
the late 70's, generally reflecting increased levels of industrial production. Controls installed
on industrial processes since 1970 have had a modest effect in preventing additional increases
in VOC emissions. Since 1979, VOC emissions from industrial processes have decreased. This
reflects both the installation of controls and a lower level of industrial output during 1980-1983.
Emissions from stationary source combustion declined from 1940 through the mid-1970's and
then increased to 1984, reflecting primarily the trend in residential wood combustion. VOC
emissions from most source categories decreased from 1988 to 1989, resulting in a decrease in
emissions of approximately 5 percent. Reduced forest fire activity in 1989 contributed to this
decrease most significantly.
2.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Transportation sources are the largest emitters of carbon monoxide. Major increases in
emissions occurred from 1940 to 1970 as the result of increased motor vehicle travel. From
1970 to 1989, transportation emissions decreased as the result of highway vehicle emission
controls, despite continued increases in highway vehicle travel. Emissions from stationary
source fuel combustion have declined from 1940 through the mid-1970's and then increased
slightly in 1987.
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Prior to 1970, residential coal and wood combustion contributed significantly to CO
emissions. However, as residential use of coal has been replaced by other fuels, residential
emissions have declined. Beginning in the late 1970's, residential combustion of wood has
increased, however, and as a result CO emissions from residential fuel combustion increased.
Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial processes increased from 1940 to 1950 but have
declined somewhat since then. The decline is due largely to the obsolescence of a few high-
polluting industrial processes such as carbon black manufacture by the channel process and
limited installation of control equipment on other processes. These factors have been significant
enough to offset growth in industrial production which would otherwise have caused a net
increase in emissions. However, due to increased industrial activity in 1988 emissions from
1987 to 1988 increased slightly (4 percent), and remained the same for 1989. Carbon monoxide
emissions from solid waste disposal increasedfrom 1940 to 1970, buthave subsequently declined
as the result of air pollution control efforts. Substantial emissions of carbon monoxide from
forest fires occurred in 1940. In later years, these emissions have been much smaller due to
improved fire prevention efforts and more effective suppression of wildfires. The 6 percent
decrease in CO emissions from 1988 to 1989 is primarily due to decreased forest fire activity
in 1989.
2.6 Lead(Pb)
The primary sources of lead emissions are transportation (gasoline engines) and industrial
processes. This report does not include estimates of lead emissions for 1940, 1950 or 1960
because of missing data, especially for transportation sources. In the early 1970's, the trans-
portation emissions varied based on the amount of gasoline consumed and the average lead
content. From 1975 to 1987, transportation emissions decreased as a result of the conversion
to unleaded gasoline. A major reduction occurred between 1984 and 1986 due to EPA rule-
making which required petroleum refiners to lower the lead content of leaded gasoline, in 1985.
Emissions from industrial processes have declined from 1970 to 1987 as the result of installation
of air pollution control equipment. However, due to increased industrial activity, emissions
from 1987 to 1989 have increased.
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TABLE 2
1940-1970 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED
EMISSIONS OF PARTICULATE (PM^TSP)
(TERAGRAMS/YEAR)
Source Category
1940
1950
1960
1970
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Aircraft
Railroads
Vessels
Other-Off Highway
Transportation Total
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Commercial-Institutional
Residential
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes
Iron and Steel Mills
Primary Metal Smelting
Secondary Metals
Mineral Products
Chemicals
Petroleum Refining
Wood Products
Food and Agriculture
Mining Operations
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste Disposal
Incineration
Open Burning
Solid Waste Total
Miscellaneous
Forest Fires
Other Burning
Misc. Total
Total of All Sources
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2.4
0.1
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2.7
0.3
0.0
1.7
0.1
0.0
2.1
0.6
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.7
0.9
0.1
0.1
0.0
0.1
1.2
1.3
3.3
0.4
2.5
7.5
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0.6
0.2
2.0
0.3
0.0
0.5
0.8
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8.7
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0.2
0.5
2.9
0.8
3.7
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2.8
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1.7
7.0
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0.3
2.9
0.4
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0.8
3.4
12.7
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0.3
0.6
1.7
0.8
2.5
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1.8
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0.2
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TABLE 3
1940-1970 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED
EMISSIONS OF SULFUR OXIDES
(TERAGRAMS/YEAR)
Source Category
1940
1950
1960
1970
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Aircraft
Railroads
Vessels
Other-Off Highway
Transportation Total
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Commercial-Institutional
Residential
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes
Primary Metal Smelting
Pulp Mills
Chemicals
Petroleum Refining
Iron and Steel
Secondary Metals
Mineral Products
Natural Gas Processing
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste Disposal
Incineration
Open Burning
Solid Waste Total
Miscellaneous
Forest Fires
Other Burning
Misc. Total
Total of All Sources
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0.0
2.7
0.2
0.0
2.9
2.2
5.5
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2.3
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2.5
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0.2
0.2
0.5
0.0
0.3
0.0
3.7
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
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2.0
0.2
0.0
2.3
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5.2
1.7
1.9
12.9
2.8
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0.4
0.3
0.6
0.0
0.5
0.0
4.6
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.5
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0.0
0.2
0.1
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0.4
0.6
0.6
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0.5
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0.5
0.5
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0.2
0.1
0.6
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0.9
0.5
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0.5
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0.6
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6.4
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0.1
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TABLE 4
1940-1970 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED
EMISSIONS OF NITROGEN OXIDES
(TERAGRAMS/YEAR)
Source Category
1940
1950
1960
1970
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Aircraft
Railroads
Vessels
Other-Off Highway
Transportation Total
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Commercial-Institutional
Residential
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes
Petroleum Refining
Chemicals
Iron and Steel Mills
Pulp Mills
Mineral Products
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste Disposal
Incineration
Open Burning
Solid Waste Total
Miscellaneous
Forest Fires
Other Burning
Misc. Total
Total of All Sources
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0.0
0.6
0.1
0.2
2.3
0.6
2.3
0.2
0.3
3.4
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.7
0.2
0.9
6.9
2.2
0.0
0.9
0.1
0.4
3.6
1.2
2.9
0.3
0.3
4.7
0.1
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.6
9.4
3.8
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0.7
0.1
0.5
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2.3
3.7
0,3
0.4
6.7
0.2
0.1
0.1
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0.1
0.5
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.4
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0.6
0.1
0.8
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0.4
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TABLE 5
1940-1970 SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED
EMISSIONS OF REACTIVE VOCS
(TERAGRAMS/YEAR)
Source Category
1940
1950
1960
1970
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Aircraft
Railroads
Vessels
Other-Off Highway
Transportation Total
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Commercial-Institutional
Residential
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes
Chemicals
Petroleum Refining
Iron and Steel Mills
Mineral Products
Food and Agriculture
Industrial Organic Solvent Use
Petroleum Product Production
and Marketing
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste Disposal
Incineration
Open Burning
Solid Waste Total
Miscellaneous
Forest Fires
Other Burning
Misc. Organic Solvent Use
Misc. Total
Total of All Sources
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0.0
0.5
0.0
0.2
4.7
0.0
0.1
0.0
1.7
1.8
0.8
0.4
0.3
0.0
0.1
1.0
0.7
3.3
0.4
0.5
0.9
3.1
0.6
0.8
4.5
15.2
5.7
0.1
0.5
0.1
0.4
6.8
0.0
0.1
0.0
1.2
1.3
1.2
0.5
0.4
0.0
0.1
2.1
1.1
5.4
0.4
0.6
1.0
1.7
0.6
1.3
3.6
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0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
9.4
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.7
0.8
1.1
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.2
2.4
1.6
6.3
0.5
0.9
1.4
0.9
0.5
1.7
3.1
21.0
9.1
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.5
10.3
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Source Category
1940
1950
1960.
1970
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Aircraft
Railroads
Vessels
Other-Off Highway
Transportation Total
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Commercial-Institutional
Residential
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes
Chemicals
Petroleum Refining
Iron and Steel Mills
Primary Metal Smelting
Secondary Metals
Pulp Mills
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste Disposal
Incineration
Open Burning .
Solid Waste Total
Miscellaneous
Forest Fires
Other Burning
Misc. Total
Total of All Sources
22.6
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3. METHODS
The preparation of an emission inventory involves many steps to achieve the desired result,
which is to estimate the amount of emissions for selected pollutants in a defined geographical area
over a specific periodof time. Ideally, nationwide emission estimates shouldresult from a summation
of county, State, and Regional data in which each component is reported separately. The National
Emissions Data System (NEDS) uses this procedure. The methods used to prepare data for this
publication are as similar as possible to those used for NEDS data preparation. To develop the
NEDS point source file, a complex calculation procedure must be used which includes data from
(1) state-by-state emissions calculation, (2) reporting of emissions for individual sources and (3)
summation of these individual emissions totals to produce national totals. Because point source
data is compiled from this variety of sources, there is a much greater chance for errors or omissions
to occur in the NEDS data.
In addition to the NEDS point source file, there is a NEDS area source file. The NEDS area
source file contains estimates of emissions from sources not included in the NEDS point source
file. The sources covered by the NEDS area source file include the following: small (< 100 T/Y)
combustion sources, transportation, and other miscellaneous categories. Because of the basic
similarity of techniques, discrepancies between national totals reported herein and those given in
NEDS reports are due largely to incomplete data reporting and errors in the NEDS data. An
additional difference between the detailed NEDS reports and this publication is that the NEDS
reports include some fugitive dust categories not covered by this report.
Fugitive particulate emissions (emissions from unconfined sources such as storage piles,
material loading, etc.) are incompletely accounted for in the emission totals. Rough estimates of
industrial process fugitive emissions are included for some industries. Fugitive PM10 dust emissions
are estimated for the following categories: unpaved roads, paved road resuspension, wind erosion,
agricultural tilling construction activity, mining and quarrying, and burning.
These fugitive emissions may amount to a considerable portion of total particulate emissions.
The controls applied to these sources have, to date, been minimal. Due to the lack of adequate
emission factors and emission inventory techniques for these sources, fugitive particulate emissions
have not been included in most emission inventories. As additional data become available, it is
expected that estimates of fugitive particulate emissions will be included in future emission
inventories. It should be noted, however, that a major portion of the fugitive particulate emissions
are relatively large particles that are not readily captured by particulate air quality monitors. Sim-
ilarly, these large particles do not effectively enter into the human respiratory system. The quality
of NEDS data overtime has improved so that the differences between NEDS emission reports for
1977 and later years and national emission totals determined by the procedure used for this pub-
lication are not as great as in earlier NEDS reports. Moreover, historical NEDS data are not revised
to account for updated emission factors, errors or omissions in the data. As a result, annual NEDS
publications do not represent a consistent trend in estimated emissions.
Because it is impossible to test every pollutant source individually, particularly area sources,
an estimating procedure must be used. In order to do this, however, one must either estimate the
emissions directly or estimate the magnitude of other variables that can then be related to emissions.
These indicators include fuel consumption, vehicle miles, population, sales, tons of refuse burned,
raw materials processed, etc., which are then multiplied by appropriate emission factors to obtain
emission estimates. The limitations and applicability of emission factors should be noted. In general,
emission factors are not precise indicators of emissions from a single source; rather, they are
quantitative estimates of the average rate of pollutants released as a result of some activity. They
are most valid when applied to a large number of sources and processes. If their limitations are
recognized, emission factors are extremely useful in estimating emission levels. A detailed dis-
cussion of emission factors and related information is contained in Reference 2. The emission factor
thus relates quantity of pollutants emitted to indicators such as those noted above, and is a practical
approach for estimating emissions from various source categories.
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A basic discussion of trends is meaningful only when there is a common basis for evaluation.
It was necessary, therefore, to quantify emissions using the same criteria for each year. This meant
using the same estimation techniques, using equal or equivalent data sources, covering the same
pollutant sources, and using compatible estimates of pollutant control levels from year to year.
Estimates for previous years were updated using current emission factors and including the most
recent information available. The criteria used in calculating emissions was the same for all years.
An exception to this rule should be noted, however, for highway vehicle VOC estimates for 1980
through 1989. More detailed input (state level) was used in the MOBILE model for these years,
resulting in an approximate increase, or discontinuity, of 15%.
The methodology used in generation of emission estimates for individual source categories
follows.
3.1 Transportation
3.1.1 Motor Vehicles
Emission estimates from gasoline and diesel-powered motor vehicles were based upon
vehicle-mile tabulations and emission factors. Eight vehicle categories are considered; light
duty gasoline (mostly passenger cars), light duty diesel passenger cars, light duty gasoline
trucks (trucks less than 6000 pounds in weight), light duty gasoline trucks 6000 to 8500
pounds in weight, light duty diesel tracks, heavy duty gasoline trucks and buses, and heavy
duty diesel trucks and buses, and motorcycles. The emission factors used are based on the
latest available data from Reference 3. The MOBILE 4 model, developed by the EPA Office
of Mobile Sources was used to calculate emission factors for each year. The emission factors
are weighted to consider the approximate amount of motor vehicle travel in low altitude
areas, high altitude areas, and California to obtain overall national average emission factors.
For each area a representative average annual temperature, together with national averages
for motor vehicle model year distributions and hoi/cold start vehicle operation percentages
were used to calculate the emission factors. Average speed is taken into account according
to the published distribution of vehicle-miles travelled (VMT) as published in Reference 4.
The published VMT are divided into three road categories corresponding to roads with
assumed average speeds of 55 miles per hour for interstates and other primary highways,
45 miles per hour for other rural roads, and 19.6 miles per hour for other urban streets. For
1940 and 1950, average speeds were assumed to be 45,35 and 19.6 miles per hour for these
roadway classifications.
For the years 1980 through 1989, emissions factors were developed on a state and
monthly basis, rather than a national yearly basis. This difference in methodology should
be kept in mind when comparing estimates. , ,
Lead emission estimates from gasoline-powered-motor vehicles, were based on
highway gasoline consumption, lead content of gasoline, percent unleaded gasoline, and
emission factors. The gasoline consumption is based on highway gasoline usage as published
in Reference 4. The lead content of gasoline was obtained from Reference 13 for 1970 and
Reference 2 for 1975-88. The percent unleaded gasoline is obtained from Reference 6. The
emission factor was also obtained from Reference 2.
3.1.2 Aircraft
Aircraft emissions are based on emission factors and aircraft activity statistics reported
by the Federal Aviation Administration.5 Emissions are based on the number of landing-
takeoff (LTO) cycles. Any emissions in cruise mode, which is defined to be above 3000
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feet (1000 meters) are ignored. Average emission factors for each year, which take into
account the national mix of aircraft types for general aviation, military, and commercial
aircraft, are used to compute the emissions.
3.1.3 Railroads
The Department of Energy reports consumption of diesel fuel and residual fuel oil by
railroads.34 Average emission factors applicable to diesel fuel consumption were used to
calculate emissions. The average sulfur content of each fuel was used to estimate SOX
emissions. Coal consumption by railroads was obtained from References 7 and 13.
3.1.4 Vessels
Vessel use of diesel fuel, residual oil, and coal is reported by the Department of
Energy.34*7 Gasoline use is based on national boat and motor registrations, coupled with a
use factor (gallons/motor/year) from Reference 8 and marine gasoline sales as reported in
Reference 4. Emission factors from AP-422 are used to compute emissions. Since AP-42
does not contain an emission factor for coal use by vessels, an average emission factor for
coal combustion in boilers was used.
3.1.5 Non-highway Use of Motor Fuels
Gasoline and diesel fuel are also consumed by off-highway vehicles. The fuel use is
divided into seven categories; farm tractors, other farm machinery, construction equipment,
industrial machinery, small general utility engines such as lawn mowers and snowthrpwers,
snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Fuel use is estimated for each category from estimated
equipment population and an annual use factor of gallons/unit/year8, together with reported
off-highway diesel fuel deliveries given in Reference 34 and off-highway gasoline sales
reported in Reference 4.
3.2 Fuel Combustion in Stationary Sources
3.2.1 Coal
Bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal use is reported by the Department of
Energy.7'31 Most coal is consumed by electric utilities. Average emission factors and the
sulfur content of each type of coal were used to estimate emissions. The degree of paniculate
control was based on a report by Midwest Research Institute9 together with data from
NEDS10. Sulfur content data for electric utilities are available from the Department of
Energy11. Sulfur contents for other categories are based on coal shipments data reported in
Reference 7 and average sulfur contents of coal shipped from each production district as
reported in Reference 13 or 24. For electric utilities, SO2 emissions are adjusted to account
for flue gas desulfurization controls, based on data reported in Reference 25.
3.2.2 Fuel Oil
Distillate oil, residual oil, and kerosene are consumed by stationary sources nation-
wide. Consumption by user category is reported by the Department of Energy.34 Average
emission factors and the sulfur content of each fuel were used to estimate emissions.
3.2.3 Natural Gas
Natural gas consumption data are reported by the Department of Energy.12
emission factors from AP-42 were used to calculate the emission estimates.
Average
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3.2.4 Other Fuels
Consumption of wood has been estimated by the Department of Energy.27'35 Con-
sumption of bagasse is based on data reported in NEDS.10 Sales of liquified petroleum gas
(LPG) are reported in Reference 6. Estimated consumption of coke and coke-oven gas are
based on References 11 and 26. Average emission factors from NEDS were used to calculate
emissions.
Lead emissions from the combustion of waste oil were based on information obtained
from Reference 32. The amount of waste oil burned has been assumed to remain constant
and the emissions have been changed as a result of a decrease in the lead content of the
waste oil.
3.3 Industrial Processes
In addition to fuel combustion, certain other industrial processes generate and emit varying
quantities of pollutants into the air. The lack of published national data on production, type of
equipment, and controls, as well as an absence of emission factors, makes itimpossible to include
estimates of emissions from all industrial process sources.
Production data for industries that produce the great majority of emissions were obtained
from publicly available reports. Generally, the Minerals Yearbook, published by the Bureau
of Mines, and Current Industrial Reports, published by the Bureau of the Census, provide
adequate data for most industries. Average emission factors were applied to production data
to obtain emissions. Control efficiencies applicable to various processes were estimated oh the
basis of published reports9 and from NEDS data.10
For the purposes of this report, petroleum product storage and marketing operations
(gasoline, crude oil, and distillate fuel oil storage and transfer, gasoline bulk terminals and bulk
plants, retail gasoline service stations) are included as industrial processes. Also included as
industrial processes are industrial surface coating and degreasing operations, graphic arts
(printing and publishing), and dry cleaning operations. All of these processes involve the use
of organic solvents. Emissions from the consumption of organic solvents are estimated based
on datareportedin Reference 15. Itis assumed that all solvents consumed are eventually released
as air pollution, except for industrial surface coating operations. Estimates of the level of control
for surface coating operations have been derived from References 10 and 28. In addition, the
methodology given in Reference 15 has been updated to be consistent with similar procedures
used for estimating organic solvent emissions hi the National Emissions Data System (NEDS).
3.3.1 Miscellaneous Industrial Processes for Lead
Lead emissions from miscellaneous industrial processes include the major source of
lead alkyl production as well as other minor sources such as type metal production, can
soldering, cable covering, and other minor sources. The lead alkyl production is based on
information from Reference 33. The production information for the other minor sources is
from Reference 13.
3.4 Solid Waste Disposal
A study conducted in 1968 on solid waste collection and disposal practices16 was the basis
for estimating emissions from solid waste disposal. Results of this study indicate that the average
collection rate of solid waste is about 5.5 pounds per capita per day in the United States. It has
been stated that a conservative estimate of the total generation rate is 10 pounds per capita per
day. The results of this survey were updated based on data reported in NEDS and used to
estimate, by disposal method, the quantities of solid waste generated. Average emission factors
were applied to these totals to obtain estimates of total emissions from the disposal of solid
wastes.
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3.5 Miscellaneous Sources
3.5.1 Forest Fires
The Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture publishes information on the
number of forest fires and the acreage burned.17 Estimates of the amount of material burned
per acre are made to estimate the total amount of material burned. Similar estimates are
made to account for managed burning of forest areas. Average emission factors were applied
, to the quantities of materials burned to calculate emissions.
3.5.2 Agricultural Burning
A study18 was conducted by EPA to obtain from local agricultural and pollution control
agencies estimates of the number of acres and estimated quantity of material burned per acre
in agricultural burning operations. These data have been updated and used to estimate
agricultural burning emissions, based on average emission factors.
3.5.3 Coal Refuse Burning
Estimates of the number of burning coal-refuse piles existing in the United States are
made in reports by the Bureau of Mines. Their publication presents a detailed discussion
of the nature, origin, and extent of this source of pollution. Rough estimates of the quantity
of emissions were obtained using this information by applying average emission factors for
coal combustion. It was assumed that the number of burning refuse piles decreased to a
negligible amount by 1975. *
3.5.4 Structural Fires
The United States Department of Commerce publishes information on the number
and types of structures damaged by fire in their statistical abstracts.20 Emissions were
estimated by applying average emission factors for wood combustion to these totals.
3.5.5 Non-industrial Organic Solvent Use
This category includes non-industrial sales of surface coatings (primarily for archi-
tectural coating, solvent evaporation from consumer products (aerosols, space deodorants,
polishes, toiletries, etc.), use of volatile organic compounds as general cleaning solvents,
paint removers, and liquefaction of asphalt paving compounds, and other undefined end
uses. Total national organic solvent use is estimated from chemical production reports of
References 21 and 33, together with estimates of the portion of total production for use as
solvent for each chemical. 9 It is assumed that all solvent production is equal to the amount
necessary to make up for solvent lost through evaporation.
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3.6 Fugitive PM10 Sources
An effort was made to address fugitive PM10 emissions from the following source cate-
gories: unpaved roads, paved road resuspension, wind erosion, agricultural tilling, construction
activity, mining and quarrying operations, and burning.36 1985 emissions are presented so that
where possible, emissions estimates developed as part of the National Acid Precipitation
Assessment Program (NAPAP) could be utilized. A brief description of how emissions from
each source were determined follows. ,
3.6.1 Unpaved Roads
Emissions from unpaved roads were determined using a method similar to that used
for NAPAP. Three modifications were made in the methodology used to estimate emissions
from this source. Firstly, the emission factor from AP-42 for all unpaved road surface types
was used, rather than the NAPAP developed emission factor, Secondly, no plume depletion
factor was applied to the emissions estimates for this report. Thirdly, variable (rather than
fixed) values for vehicle speeds, weights, and number of wheels were used to develop the
emission factor for unpaved road travel.3
3.6.2 Paved Road Resuspension
National PM10 paved road resuspension estimates were determined by summing
state-level estimates for 1985. A "dry days" term was added, similar to that used in the
unpaved road emission factor, in an effort to account for meterorological influences on
emissions.
3.6.3 Wind Erosion
National and regional wind erosion emission estimates were obtained from the 1985
NAPAP emissions estimates. However, these emissions estimates were for particles less
than or equal to 20 microns. Therefore, the estimates were multiplied by 0.9 to reflect
findings that approximately 90% of the total particle mass in a wind erosion event is made
up of particles smaller than 10 microns.
It should be noted that while NAPAP emissions estimates are reported as 1985
emissions, the actual method used to determine wind erosion emissions for the NAPAP
effort utilized a 30 year wind record and thus truly represents a 30 year average emission
value rather than an emission estimate that actually represents the year 1985.
3.6.4 Agricultural Tilling
Estimates for the emissions of PM10 from agricultrual tilling operations were also
determined as part of the 1985 NAPAP effort. The emissions estimates presented here do
not incorporate the use of a plume depletion factor, however. It should also be noted that
the Evans and Cooper (1980) estimates, from which the NAPAP estimates are derived, use
a data year of 1976.
3.6.5 Construction Activities
TSP emission estimates for 1985 were developed using an emission factor for con-
struction activity, in conjunction with the number of acres under construction (proportional
to construction cost for a particular category). The duration of construction was estimated,
and once emission estimates for TSP were calculated, they were multiplied by the TSP/PM10
ratio for construction activities.
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3.6.6 Mining and Quarrying Operations
PM10 emissions estimates from mining and quarrying operations include only the
following sources of emissions: 1) overburden removal, 2) drilling and blasting, 3) loading
and unloading and 4) overburden replacement. Transfer and conveyandce operations,
crushing and screening operations and storage are not included. Travel on haul roads was
also omitted.
Metallic mineral emissions were calculated by assuming that, for the four operations
listed above, the TSP emissions factors utilized in developing copper ore processing oper-
ations estimates applied to all metallic minerals. Non-metallic mineral emissions were
calculated by assuming that the PM10 emission factors for western surface coal mining
applied to all non-metallic minerals.
3.6.7 Burning
This category includes forest wildfires, prescribed burning, agricultural burning,
structural fires and coal refuse burning. These sources have previously been included in
this report for TSP. 1985 estimates were calculated by determining the PM10/TSP emission
factor ratio and multiplying that value times the TSP emissions estimates derived using the
standard procedures for each category.
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TABLE 30
FUGITIVE PM10 EMISSIONS FOR 1985
(TERAGRAMS)
Fugitive Source Category
PM,
10
Agricultural Tilling
Burning
Construction
Mining and Quarrying
Paved Roads
Unpaved Roads
.Wind Erosion .
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Figure 15
Fugitive Emissions of PM10 by Source Category
Construction—25.6%
Mining & Quarrying-0.8%
Paved Roads-12.4%
Wind Erosion-8.0%
Unpaved Roads-36.3%
1985
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4. ANALYSIS OF TRENDS
National trends in air pollutant emissions are a function of a number of factors. Air pollution
control measures and economic conditions have the strongest impact on total emissions. National
emission trends do not provide any insight into the distribution or concentration of air pollution
sources within the United States. Therefore, local emission trends do not necessarily coincide with
national emission trends. Based on the national implementation of control measures for some
classes of sources, such as highway motor vehicles, it is reasonable to infer that for most localities,
the national trend in emissions reasonably approximates local trends in emissions for the same class
of sources.
In addition to the fact that national emission trends do not measure local changes in emission
densities, national emission trends may not be consistent with air quality trends because of the
impact of meteorological factors on air quality data. Also, the estimates for PM, SOX, and NOX
emissions include more substances than are routinely measured by ambient air monitoring equip-
ment. For example, high-volume air samplers collect only suspended particulate approximately
03 to 100 micro-meters in diameter, but particulate emission inventories include both suspended
and settled particulate generated by man's activities. Likewise, sulfur dioxide (SOz) and nitrogen
dioxide (NOj) ambient air monitors measure only those two compounds while oxides of sulfur
(SOX) and nitrogen (NOX) are included in the emission estimates. In each case, the substance
measured by the ambient air monitor is the most prevalent constituent of its pollutant class or is
acknowledged to be its most representative indicator. In this report, emissions of sulfur oxides are
reported as the equivalent weight of SO2, which is the predominant sulfur oxide species. Some
emissions of sulfur trioxide (SO3) are also included, expressed at the equivalent weight of. SO2.
Similarly, nitrogen oxides include predominantly nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO^).
Other nitrogen oxides are probably emitted in small amounts. In this report all nitrogen oxide
emissions are expressed as the equivalent weight of NO2. Estimates of oxidant emissions are not
provided because most oxidant species are secondary pollutants generated by photochemical
reactions in the atmosphere. Emission estimates of VOC, a major ingredient in oxidant-producmg
reactions, were developed from current emission factors.13 Generally excludedfrom VOC estimates
were emissions of methane, ethane, methyl chloroform, and other compounds which are considered
to be of negligible photochemical reactivity. Organic species were identified based on Reference
22 If no data were available for a source category, the total non-methane hydrocarbon or the total
hydrocarbonemissionfactorfromReference2was used. Highway vehicle emissions were estimated
as non-methane VOCs.3
The following sections discuss the most important factors influencing the emission trends for
each pollutant.
4.1 Particulate (PM/TSP and PM10)
1940-1970
The estimated particulate emissions for 1940,1950 and 1960 are 10 to 30 percent higher
than in 1970. Even though industrial production levels and the quantities of fuels consumed
were lower than the post-1970 period, the general lack of air pollution controls before 1970
resulted in relatively large particulate emissions. Also, for the years 1940 and 1950, paniculate
emissions from coal combustion by railroads and from forest wildfires were significant.
A large portion of the particulate emissions from stationary source fuel combustion, result
from the combustion of coal. In 1940, coal was consumed largely in the industrial and residential
sectors. Residential coal use has declined substantially since 1940, resulting in a corresponding
reduction in emissions. Industrial coal use has also declined, but not to the same extent The
degree of control employed by industrial coal consumers has increased, however, so that overall
industrial coal combustion emissions decreased by 1970 to only about 40 percent of the estimated
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1940 level. On the other hand, coal combustion by electric utilities has increased greatly, from
an estimated 51 million tons in 1940 to 321 million tons in 1970. This increased consumption
resulted in increased emissions from 1940 to 1950. Since then, paniculate emissions from
electric utilities have decreased, despite continued increases in coal consumption. Installation
of improved control equipment is responsible for this reduction.
Particulate emissions from industrial processes increased from 1940 to 1950, reflecting
increased industrial production. From 1950 to 1970, industrial output continued to grow, but
installation of pollution control equipment helped to offset the increase in industrial production.
As aresult, from 1950'to 1960 industrial process emissions stayed about the same, and decreased
slightly from 1960 to 1970.
1970-1989
Since 1970, paniculate emissions have decreased substantially as the result of air pollution
control efforts. The extent of the reduction is most evident from the data in Table 31 which
shows theoretical 1989 national emission estimates, assuming that pollutant control levels did
not change since 1970. Figure 16 illustrates this difference. Overall, paniculate emissions
would have increased by about 26 percent from 1970 to 1989 with no change in the degree of
control from 1970. In reality, as shown in Table 1, paniculate emissions decreased about 61
percent from 1970 to 1989. Thus, 1989's actual paniculate emissions were about a third of
what they might have been without the additional control put in place since 1970.
A large portion of the paniculate emissions from stationary source fuel combustion results
from the combustion of coal. In 1970, a larger portion of coal was consumed in the industrial
and residential sectors. Residential coal use has declined substantially since 1970, resulting in
a corresponding reduction in emissions. Industrial coal use has declined, but not to the same
extent. The degree of control employed by industrial coal consumers has increased, however,
so that overall industrial coal combustion emissions have decreased by 1989 to only about 6
percent of the estimated 1970 level. On the other hand, coal combustion by electric utilities has
increased greatly, from an estimated 321 million tons in 1970 to 764.8 million tons in 1989.
However, paniculate emissions from electric utilities have decreased, despite continued
increases in coal consumption. Installation of improved control equipment is responsible for
this reduction. New facilities constructed in the 1970's were required to meet New Source
Performance Standards (NSPS) requirements to achieve a high degree of control. From Tables
2 and 31, it can be seen that if the 1970 level of control had remained in effect in 1989, electric
utility emissions would have more than doubled, from 2.3 teragrams to 5.4 teragrams. Estimated
actual 1989 emissions from electric utilities were 0.4 teragrams, a decrease of 83 percent from
1970.
Particulate emissions from industrial processes have been reduced substantially due to
installation of improved control equipment mandated by air pollution control programs. Since
1970, actual emissions from industrial processes declined by 75 percent. Table 24 shows
estimated emissions for specific processes. These annual emissions estimates reflect changes
in production levels along with an increase in average control levels from 1970 to 1989.
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TABLE 31
1989 NATIONAL EMISSION ESTIMATES
WITH 1970 LEVEL OF CONTROL
(TERAGRAMS/YEAR)
PM
SO2
NOX
VOC
CO
Percentage of 1970 Actual Emissions
*Pb emissions are expressed in gigagrams/year.
PB
Transportation
Highway Vehicles
Non-Highway
Transportation Total _^_,
Stationary Source Fuel Combustion
Electric Utilities
Industrial
Residential/Commercial
Fuel Combustion Total
Industrial Processes (SIC)
Mining Operations (10,12,13,14)
Food and Agriculture (02,07,20)
Wood Products (24,26)
Chemicals (28)
Petroleum Refining (29)
Mineral Products (32)
Metals (33)
Miscellaneous
Industrial Processes Total
Solid Waste
Miscellaneous
Total
1989 Actual Emissions (Table 1)
Theoretical 1989 Emissions As a
Percentage of 1989 Actual Emissions
1970 Actual Emissions (Table 1)
Theoretical 1989 Emissions As A
1.8
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Several caveats that should be noted with respect to the particulate emission estimates
presented here. First, the estimates represent total particulate emissions, without any distinction
of particle sizes. Thus, both large particles and small particles are included. Emissions of very
large particles are more likely to settle out of the atmosphere and not be measured as total
suspended particulate by air quality monitoring equipment. Small and intermediate size particles
are more likely to remain airborne and are more efficiently captured by total suspended par-
ticulate air monitoring equipment. Small particles are also capable of being inhaled into the
human respiratory system, possibly causing adverse health effects. The particulate emission
controls that have been employed to date have been most effective in reducing emissions of
large and intermediate size particles. The trend in the emissions of small particles is not clearly
known. However, it is very doubtful whether small particle emissions have been reduced to the
extent that total particulate emissions have been reduced. It should be noted that some small
particles may be formed in the atmosphere as the result of various chemical and physical pro-
cesses. Such particles are not included in the estimated total particulate emissions.
A second caveat is that fugitive particulate emissions (emissions from unconfined sources
such as storage piles, material loading, etc.) are incompletely accounted for in the emission
totals. Rough estimates of industrial process fugitive emissions are includedfor some industries.
An initial effort has been made to include area source fugitive dust emissions (unpaved roads,
construction activities, etc.), as well as natural sources of particulate, such as wind erosion or
dust. These estimates are also rough, and are not necessarily year-specific. These estimates do
indicate, however, that fugitive emissions may amount to a considerable portion of total par-
ticulate emissions. The controls applied to these sources have so far been minimal. Due to the
lack of adequate emission factors and emission inventory techniques for these sources, fugitive
particulate emissions have not been included in most emission inventories. As additional data
become available, it is expected that estimates of fugitive particulate emissions will be improved
in future emission inventories. It should be noted, however, that a major portion of the fugitive
particulate emissions are relatively large particles that are not readily captured by particulate
air quality monitors. A mitigating factor which applies to this situation may be that these large
particles do not effectively enter into the human respiratory system.
4.2 Sulfur Oxides (SOx)
1940-1970
From 1940 to 1970, major increases in sulfur oxide emissions occurred as the result of
increased combustion of fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Industrial process emissions also
increased, but to a lesser extent. Sulfur oxide emissions from other source categories decreased,
primarily as the result of the obsolescence of coal-fired railroad locomotives and a decrease in
coal refuse burning.
1970-1989
Since 1970, total sulfur oxide emissions have declined about 26 percent. This result is
due to the use of fuels with lower average sulfur contents, some scrubbing of sulfur oxides from
flue gases, and controls on industrial process sources (Table 31, Figure 16). Significant emission
reductions from industrial processes have occurred, mostly from non-ferrous smelters and
sulfuric acid plants. By-product recovery of sulfuric acid at smelters has increased since 1970
meaning that sulfur oxide emissions that previously would have been released to the atmosphere
are recovered as sulfuric acid. Since 1972, new sulfuric acid manufacturing plants have been
subject to New Source Performance Standards requirements. These rules have contributed to
decreased emissions, as new plants built to meet new product demands or replace old facilities,
must achieve more stringent emission control than old facilities. As shown in the tables, since
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1970 emissions from electric utilities account for more than half of the total sulfur oxide
emissions. Combustion of sulfur-bearing fuels, chiefly coal and residual fuel oil, is primarily
responsible for this increase. Figure 17 shows how SO2 and NOX emissions from electric utility
coal combustion have changed from 1940-1989. Between 1970 and 1989, utility use of coal
more than doubled. Emissions from utilities have decreased, however, because fuels with low
sulfur contenthave been used to the extent that they were available. Also, flue gas desulfurization
systems have been installed by the late 1970's helped to prevent increases in electric utility
emissions. 1989 electric utility emissions would, have been approximately 60 percent higher
without the operation of flue gas desulfurization controls. The theoretical 1989 national emission
estimates given in Table 31 for stationary fuel combustion sources are based on (1) 1989 fuel
amounts, (2) fuel sulfur contents that represent 1970 average levels for fuel oil and (3) an
estimated average sulfur content of coal that would have been consumed if there were no changes
in air pollution regulations since 1970. It is estimated that the, average sulfur content of coal
burned nationwide would have declined anyway even without new air pollution regulations due
to the greater use of coal from the Western U.S., which generally has a lower sulfur content
than coal from the Eastern States. On this basis, electric utility emissions would have increased
60 percent. In fact, emissions decreased by 14 percent. Sulfur oxide emissions from other fuel
combustion sectors decreased, primarily due to less coal burning by industrial, commercial and
residential consumers.
Comments on Sulfur Oxide Emission Estimates
Emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides have been identified as precursors of acidic
precipitation and deposition. To support Federal research activities on the subject, more detailed
historical emissions estimates of sulfur and nitrogen oxides have been developed. Interested
readers may wish to review Reference 30, which contains State level estimates of sulfur and
nitrogen oxide emissions from 1900 through 1980.
4.3 Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
1940-1970
Nitrogen oxide emissions result almost entirely from fuel combustion by stationary
sources and motor vehicles. From 1940 through 1970, NOX emissions increased steadily as the
result of increased fuel combustion.
1970-1989
Controls applied to sources of NOX emissions have had a limited effect in reducing
emissions through 1989. Table 31 (Figure 16) shows that with the 1970 control level, national
NOX emissions would have been about 38 percent higher than actual 1989 emissions. The
emissions from stationary fuel combustion sources largely reflect the actual growth in fuel
consumption. For electric utilities, NSPS control requirements have, somewhat, held down the
growth in NOX emissions. Nevertheless, NOX emissions from electric utilities increased 66
percent from 1970 to 1989. For mobile sources, NOX emissions were controlled as a result of
theFederal Motor Vehicle Control Program (FMVCP). Nitrogen oxide emissions from highway
vehicles would have increased 97 percent, had there been no change in control level since 1970.
The estimates of actual NOX emissions show a 6 percent decrease. Figure 18 shows how NOX
emissions from major highway vehicle categories have changed from 1970 to 1989.
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From 1940 through 1970, reactive VOC emissions increased about 65 percent. Major
increases in highway vehicle travel and industrial production were chiefly responsible. Emis-
sions from these source categories were about two and a half times higher in 1970 than in 1940.
However, emissions from other contributing categories-residential fuel combustion and forest
fires-declined substantially. In 1940, residential fuel combustion and forest fires accounted
for 32 percent of total national reactive VOC emissions. By 1970, their contribution to total
reactive VOC emissions had been reduced to 4 percent.
1970-1989
Since 1970, emissions of reactive VOC decreased primarily due to motor vehicle controls
and less burning of solid waste. Without controls, a substantial increase in emissions from
highway vehicles would have occurred. From 1970 to 1989, vehicle-miles of travel in the U.S.
increased by about 88 percent.4 An 85 percent increase in emissions would have occurred had
1970 control levels remained unchanged. As a result of the controls put in place, reactive VOC
emissions from highway vehicles actually decreased 54 percent. Table 31 and Figure 16 present
theoretical 1989 emissions assuming 1970 levels of control. Figure 19 shows how reactive
VOC emission from major highway vehicle categories have changed from 1970-1989.
It should be noted that the estimate of reactive VOC emissions from highway vehicles
for 1970 was adjusted upward from the Table 1 value for the sake of these comparisons. This
was necessary due to the change in methodology for determining highway vehicle reactive VOC
emission factors for the years 1980 through 1989. As stated previously, state and monthly data
were used as input to the MOBILE model for these years, rather man national and yearly
averages.
Reactive VOC emissions also decreased due to the substitution of water-based emulsified
asphalts (used for road paving) for asphalts liquefied with petroleum distillates (cutback
asphalts). This is reflected in the decreased emissions reported for miscellaneous organic solvent
use.
Through 1978 these decreases were offset by increases in industrial process emissions.
Since then, industrial process emissions have also declined, so that overall total reactive VOC
emissions were reduced about 9 percent from 1970 to 1989. Industrial process emissions
increased due to higher production levels, particularly in industrial sectors such as petroleum
refining, organic chemical production, and industrial uses of organic solvents. However, control
procedures employed were effective in limiting the growth in emissions. In addition, source
production levels in 1981 through 1983 were relatively low due to poor economic conditions.
Through the mid-1970's, emissions from petroleum product storage and marketing operations
also increased as the result of increased demand for petroleum products, particularly motor
gasoline. Since 1978, emissions from this source sector are estimated to have decreased as the
result of more effective control measures.
In 1970, reactive VOC emissions from residential fuel combustion were insignificant.
However, in the late 1970's emissions began to increase due to the popularity of wood stoves
and fireplaces for residential space heating. In 1989, residential fuel combustion accounted for
about 4 percent of total reactive VOC emissions.
*The volatile organic compounds discussed in this document are those defined as having
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Comments on Reactive VOC Emission Estimates
Volatile organic compounds along with nitrogen oxides are participants in atmospheric
chemical and physical processes that result in the formation of ozone and other photochemical
oxidants. Emissions of reactive VOG that are most likely to have a role in such atmospheric
processes are included in the reported emissions estimates. Photochemically non-reactive
compounds such as methane are not included in the estimated emissions of reactive VOC.
Biogenic sources of organic compounds, such as trees and other vegetation, are not included
either. Initial estimates are that emissions of reactive VOC from naturally-occurring sources
exceed the amount of anthropogenic emissions. However, the extent to which biogenic sources
of reactive VOC contribute to oxidant formation, if at all, has not been clearly established.
Ambient concentrations of ozone are typically higher during the summer months. As a result,
analysis of seasonal rather than annual, reactive VOC emissions may be more appropriate to
understand the relationship between reactive VOC emissions and high ozone concentrations in
the atmosphere. Sources such as residential space heating, which occurs primarily during the
winter, would have little impact on summer ozone levels.
4.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
1940-1970
From 1940 through 1970, the relative contribution by the various source categories to
total CO emissions changed considerably. In 1940, highway vehicles contributed only about
27 percent of carbon monoxide emissions. Residential fuel combustion (primarily of wood and
coal), forest fires and other burning (agricultural crop residues and coal refuse) contributed about
50 percent of total CO emissions. From 1940 to 1970, highway vehicle emissions nearly tripled,
while emissions from residential fuel combustion and miscellaneous burning sources decreased
substantially. As a result, in 1970 highway vehicles accounted for 64 percent of total CO
emissions. Industrial process CO emissions increased from 1940 to 1970 by about 35 percent.
Thelargestincrease occurred in the petroleum refining sector, primarily as theresult of expansion
of catalytic cracking capacity to meet increased demand for gasoline and other middle distillates.
1970-1989
Since 1970, highway motor vehicles have been the largest contributing source of CO
emissions. Figure 20 shows how CO emissions from major highway vehicle categories have
changed from 1970-1989. The implementation of the Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program
(FMVCP) has been successful in reducing CO emissions since the early 1970's. From 1970
through 1978, motor vehicle miles of travel increased 38 percent, but because of controls on
new vehicles, total CO emissions from highway vehicles decreased 15 percent. From 1978 to
1980, VMT declined by 1.7 percent. This lack of growth in vehicle travel, together with an
increased degree of control because of stricter emission standards for new vehicles and the
gradual disappearance of older uncontrolled vehicles from the vehicle fleet, produced an esti-
mated 12 percent drop in highway vehicle emissions in the two year period from 1978 to 1980.
Since 1980, VMT have grown each year. From 1980 to 1989, VMT increased by 38 percent.
However, due to the FMVCP controls, CO emissions from highway vehicles actually decreased
39 percent during this period. Overall from 1970 to 1989, without the implementation of
FMVCP, highway vehicle emissions would have increased 61 percent (Table 31, Figure 16).
By comparison, actual emissions are estimated to have decreased 50 percent.
CO emissions from other sources have also generally decreased. In 1970, emissions from
burning of agricultural crop residues were greater than in more recent years. Solid waste disposal
emissions have also decreased as the result of implementation of regulations limiting or pro-
hibiting burning of solid waste in many areas. Emissions of CO from stationary source fuel
combustion occur mainly from the residential sector. These emissions were reduced somewhat
through the mid-1970's as residential consumers converted to natural gas, oil, or electric heating
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equipment. Recent growth in the use of residential wood stoves has reversed this trend, but
increased CO emissions from residential sources continue to be small compared to highway
vehicle emissions. Nevertheless, in 1989, residential wood combustion accounted for about 10
percent of national CO emissions, more than any source category except highway vehicles. CO
emissions from industrial processes have generally been declining since 1970 as the result of
the obsolescence of a few high-polluting processes such as manufacture of carbon black by the
channel process and installation of controls on other processes. Industrial process emissions
increased slightly (9 percent) from 1987 to 1988 due to increased industrial activity, but dropped
slightly in 1989 (2 percent).
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1970-1989
The emissions of lead have decreased due to the implementation of the Federal Motor
Vehicle Control Program (FMVCP). The implementation of FMVCP has resulted in the use
of catalytic converters to reduce NOX, VOC, and CO emissions and has required the use of
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with converters. From 1970 through 1975, the highway use of
gasoline increased 16 percent, but because of the decrease in lead content in leaded gasoline,
lead emissions from highway vehicles decreased 24 percent. From 1975 to 1989, the percent
of unleaded gasoline sales increased from 13 to 89 percent, and the lead emissions decreased
98 percent (Table 12 and 31, Figure 20). A major reduction in lead emissions occurred between
1984 and 1986 when EPA issued rules which required petroleum refiners to lower the lead
content of leaded gasoline to 0.5 grams per gallon in 1985 and .1 grams per gallon in 1986.
Previously, the lead content of leaded gasoline had been 1.1 grams per gallon or more. From
1970 through 1989, off highway consumption of gasoline decreased 32 percent and associated
lead emissions decreased 98 percent.
Lead emissions also decreased from other sources. The 95 percent decrease in stationary
source fuel combustion is a result of the decrease in lead concentration in waste oil utilized in
industrial boilers. Lead emissions decreased 90 percent for industrial processes from 1970
through 1989. Part of this decrease reflects the changes that result from installation of air
pollution control equipment. As shown in Tables 12 and 31, the change in emissions as a result
of changes in operating rates would be a 34 percent reduction. However, industrial process
emissions increased 13 percent from 1988 to 1989 due to increased industrial activity. Lead
emissions from solid waste disposal have decreased 66 percent from 1970 through 1989 as a
result of the decreased amount of solid waste disposed of by incineration.
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TECHNICAL REPORT DATA
(Please read Instructions on the reverse before completing)
. REPORT NO.
EPA-450/4-91-004
3. RECIPIENT'S ACCESSION NO.
4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE
5. REPORT DATE
March 1991
National Air Pollutant Emission Estimates, 1940-1989
6. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE
AUTHOR(S)
National Air Data Branch
Technical Support Division
8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NO.
J. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS
10. PROGRAM ELEMENT NO.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
11. CONTRACT/GRANT NO.
12. SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS
13. TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED
Final - 1940-1989
14. SPONSORING AGENCY CODE
15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
16. ABSTRACT
This report presents estimates of trends in nationwide air pollutant emissions for
six major pollutants: particulate (PM/TSP and PM10), sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides,
reactive volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and lead. Estimates are
provided for major categories of air pollution sources. A short analysis of
emission trends is given along with a discussion of methods used to develop the data.
17.
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