Dodge Park Engine No 1 - Diesel Power Plant in Columbus, Ohio, USA

Dodge Park Engine No 1 is a diesel power plant located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale facility owned by the City of Columbus and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel engines used in peaking or emergency power applications. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a small diesel plant, it is subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Diesel engines of this scale are often used for backup or peak shaving. Its small capacity limits its environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants, but oil combustion still produces CO2 and other emissions. The plant's urban location in Columbus means it operates in proximity to populated areas, requiring adherence to local air quality regulations.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small 2 MW capacity limits overall impact. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the facility operates in an urban area where air quality is regulated under the EPA's NAAQS. The plant's age and technology (diesel engine) are typical for peaking plants, which have higher emissions per MWh than combined-cycle gas turbines but run fewer hours annually.