EPA`s emissions models for general nonroad sources

Under the sponsorship of the US EPA`s Office of Mobile Sources, SAI has developed a computer model for nonroad mobile sources. Although data and methodologies continue to be revisited, the alpha version of the model has been completed and is currently under review at EPA. The model contains modules for estimating equipment populations, activity, emission factors, and total emissions. It adjusts these estimates to predict total emissions for the calendar year and at a level of detail specified by the user (e.g., average annual estimates at a national level, hourly estimates for a specific county). The EPA`s nonroad model provides estimates for the following general classes of nonroad equipment: General Nonroad Sources: (1) Lawn and garden equipment; (2) Airport service equipment; (3) Recreational; (4) Light Commercial; (5) Industrial; (6) Construction; (7) Agricultural; and (8) Logging. Special Nonroad Sources: (1) Locomotives; (2) Aircraft; and (3) Marine Vessels. With the exception of locomotives, aircraft, and marine vessels, the methodologies used within the model are quite similar for all these source groupings. Information for specific equipment types (e.g., 15-25 horsepower, gasoline 2-stroke engine commercial turf equipment) will also be provided if the user requests this level of detail. Written in FORTRAN and designedmore » for personal computers (though it can be ported to workstations), this new emissions tool includes an interface to improve its ease of use and flexibility. We present here some of the features of the model and provide an overview of the internal methods used for the equipment groups listed under general nonroad sources.« less