Emission Factors and Combustion Mechanisms

This lecture discusses the calculation of emission rates using emission factors and activity levels for different substances and sources. It covers the combustion process, including high-temperature combustion, formation of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons, as well as the conditions leading to incomplete combustion. Various methods for estimating emissions and the chemical mechanisms involved are explored, along with examples of possible units for activity. The lecture also delves into the stoichiometric conditions for combustion, product composition calculations, and the relationship between combustion products and the relative air/fuel ratio.