FAQ | CMC Solutions

What are the steps required to move forward with a PEMS installation? Who do we contact for a proposal for SmartCEMS® PEMS?

Contact Mr. Brian Swanson or Brad Wessel at CMC Solutions (U.S. 248-960-1632 or 808-679-8767) or…

July 6, 2021

Could you provide references for PEMS installations? What types of turbines and boilers have been certified with the SmartCEMS® PEMS product to date?

CMC has certified over one hundred sources at various sites in the U.S. and abroad…

July 6, 2021

What other uses could SmartCEMS® PEMS be applied to? Can the system be used to model turbine combustion efficiency? Can the system be used to provide input for scheduling of maintenance activity?

The model was developed for the purpose of providing operators with real-time feedback as to…

July 6, 2021

Is the SmartCEMS® PEMS also valid during start-up and shutdown of the unit?

The model is valid during normal operation of the turbine or boiler, during start-ups and…

July 6, 2021

What kind of instrumentation and process inputs are needed to train the model and what interface is required to the SmartCEMS® PEMS?

SmartCEMS® utilizes any quality assured process input parameter that correlates with emission data for model…

July 6, 2021

Is the prediction just valid for NOx? Does the model work for CO? What other process and emission parameters can be predicted with SmartCEMS® PEMS?

The accuracy of the prediction for NOx mass emission rates from gas turbines and gas-fired…

July 6, 2021

Is the first correlation valid for a long time or should we tune SmartCEMS® PEMS each year?

The validity of the SmartCEMS® PEMS model is entirely dependent on the training data set…

July 6, 2021

What other statistical analyses are required to certify SmartCEMS®-75 PEMS under 40CFR Part 75, Subpart E?

The minimum data required to validate a SmartCEMS® PEMS model for compliance with 40 CFR…

July 6, 2021

What are the requirements for certification of SmartCEMS®-60 PEMS under 40 CFR Part 60, PS-16?

The minimum data required for a SmartCEMS® PEMS model is from 24 hours to 72…

July 6, 2021

What are the accuracy and reliability levels achieved by SmartCEMS®?

The accuracy of the system is entirely dependent on the quality of the training data…

July 6, 2021