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EMFAC settings by analysis type

Lisa Zorn edited this page Apr 8, 2024 · 25 revisions

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EMFAC settings for different types of analysis for MTC:

(Note that the setting below applies to emfac2014 and emfac2017 only.)

EMFAC GUI Screen Selection category Options Type of analysis
SB375 emfac prep AQ conformity EIR RTP Development (Project Performance, Horizon, etc)
1 Run Mode Emissions x x x x
Emissions Rates x
Run Type Default Activity
Custom Activity x x x x
Generate template or load file Generate Custom Activity Template x x x x
Load Custom Activity File
Input Emission Rate Parameters x
2 Area Sub-Area Pick the nine Bay Area counties. Note that Sonoma and Solano is covered by two air basins, so the total number of subareas is 11* Nonattainment Area/SF Air Basin only [excludes northern Sonoma and eastern Solano] Nonattainment Area/SF Air Basin only [excludes northern Sonoma and eastern Solano] Pick the nine Bay Area counties. Note that Sonoma and Solano is covered by two air basins, so the total number of subareas is 11
3 Calendar Year 2000 to 2050 pick the analysis year Horizon year of RTP plus interim years [no more than 10 years apart] Horizon year of RTP plus Base year Horizon year of RTP plus Base year
Season/ Month Season Annual Summer and Winter Summer, Winter and Annual Summer, Winter and Annual
Month N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 VMT Data Type Total Daily VMT x x x
VMT by Vehicle and Fuel Type x
Custom Hourly Speed Fractions x x x x

Notes:

  • Note that the script emfac_prep will calculate the total VMT for Sonoma (SF) and Solano (SF) (as part of Sonoma and Solano are not in the SF air basin)
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