Alex Turner, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS)

Alex Turner is the president of Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS), St. Charles, Ill., a company that provides inspection and repair of tubular air preheaters, heat exchangers and clinker coolers. For more information from CMS, call 630-762- 9300 or visit www.cmsinc.us.

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multi-cyclone dust collector
Dust Collection

The Impact of Dust Collectors on Process Heating

Used for pollution control and protection of downstream equipment, dust collectors play a vital role in process heating.
Alex Turner, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS) Lonnie Coffey, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS)
October 16, 2019
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Multi-cyclone dust collectors (MDCs) have been used in conjunction with air preheaters and boilers in energy production and other industries since the 1950s. Over time, they have evolved in design and purpose, yet their function remains important in many process heating applications.


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Practical Air Heater Performance Evaluations
Industrial Air Heaters

Air Heater Performance Evaluations

The ability to interpret air preheater performance and analyze results is enhanced with an understanding of the process variability within both the air and gas systems.
Lonnie Coffey, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS) Dr. Shawn M Goedeke Alex Turner, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS)
March 14, 2018
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Historically, air preheater repair decisions were based on the boiler approaching operational limitations and inspection results. 


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Identifying and Preventing Physical Damage to Tubular Air Heaters
Industrial Electric Heaters

Identifying and Preventing Physical Damage to Tubular Air Heaters

Tubular air heater damage and leakage can affect system performance and increase costs. Learn how erosion, corrosion, plugging and exceeding operational limits could be robbing your plant of capacity.
Lonnie Coffey, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS) Dr. Shawn M Goedeke Alex Turner, Corrosion Monitoring Services (CMS)
September 1, 2017
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What is critical to operators of thermal plants? Of primary importance is the delivery of process steam and electric power within the established environmental limits for the site. 


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