On this episode of Industrial Talk, we're onsite at PowerGen and talking to Zach White with Cooperative Energy and Steve Sandefur with Flexitallic about Collaborating to solve critical power generation challenges.  Here are the key takeaways:








Industrial innovations and professionals. 0:03

Steve and Zach discuss their work in power generation.


Gasket design and thermal cycling issues in power plant. 1:50

Steve Sandefur and Flexitallic helped Cooperative Energy solve leaks in a repowered power plant.
Engineer develops custom gasket for thermal cycling application after consulting with Siemens and Steve.
Zach: Tested gaskets against own products, found one that's designed for thermal cycling.
Steve: Sold hundreds of gaskets to Zach's plant, with a great relationship built at a trade show.


Improving a gas turbine's reliability and safety. 8:17

Zach highlights the change gasket's ability to recover after being crushed, noting that it stays in an elastic state and can be reused multiple times.
Zach also mentions that the gaskets are used in high-temperature applications, where misalignment can lead to leaks and blowouts, highlighting the importance of proper installation and maintenance.
Zach discussed the issue of gaskets not working properly in Siemens generators, which was a new design for the piping system and auxiliary systems.
Zach and their team pitched the change to Siemens, and the management group and end users were supportive of the solution.


Industrial gasket solutions for downtime reduction. 13:18

Scott MacKenzie and Steve discuss the importance of gaskets in industrial settings, particularly in preventing unexpected downtime and costly repairs.
Steve shares an example of a client who experienced sticker shock when comparing prices for gaskets, highlighting the value of ROI and the importance of trusting the right supplier.
Zach and Steve from Cooperative Energy and Flex atomic discuss their successful solution at Power Gen 24.










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STEVE SANDEFUR'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sandefur-7617b89b/

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