Rapid Valve Replacement Prevents Outage Loss
Project Overview
A power plant in the Southern United States was facing a costly and extended outage due to a failed pressure relief valve. Sarasin-RSBD™ responded rapidly, providing an in-stock replacement valve at a lower cost than the expedited repair. This fast action not only avoided outage losses but earned Sarasin-RSBD repeat orders from the utility for future maintenance needs.
The customer is a privately operated power generation plant located in Louisiana. The facility supplies baseload power to the regional grid and operates with steam cycle efficiency that relies heavily on pressure integrity across boiler and turbine systems. In this environment, safety valves are essential to protect equipment and maintain compliance with ASME Section I codes.
At the time, Sarasin-RSBD™ was not the plant’s go-to brand. However, when one of its installed relief valves failed during an outage, the purchasing and maintenance teams were forced to make a quick decision to prevent extended downtime and financial penalties.
Customer Challenge
The plant’s maintenance team determined the failed valve required repair or replacement. An expedited quote from the OEM came in at $20,000 with a projected delivery of 12 weeks—an unacceptable delay during a planned outage. That timeline would have extended downtime, triggering penalties and revenue losses for every extra day the plant remained offline.
The team needed a rapid replacement, but it had to meet the same ASME Section I standards and performance requirements as the original valve. This combination of urgency, certification, and compatibility dramatically limited their options.
The Trillium Solution
Sarasin-RSBD™, a Trillium Flow Technologies™ brand, was contacted to explore alternatives. Fortunately, our inventory system flagged that a compatible Section I valve was available immediately in stock. Our Deer Park, Texas distribution center had the correct size and rating valve ready to ship.
The Sarasin-RSBD™ team responded within hours with a full quote and technical validation, confirming the valve could be safely installed in place of the failed unit. What’s more, the total cost was $12,000—$8,000 less than the quoted expedited repair.
With clear documentation, installation support, and rapid fulfillment, the customer placed the order. The valve was delivered and installed within the existing outage window, allowing the plant to restart operations on schedule.
Impressed by the speed and cost-effectiveness, the customer subsequently placed an order for six more valves to support future planned outages.
Results
- $8K savings on immediate replacement
- 12-week delay avoided
- Valve cost reduced by 40% versus expedited repair
- Repeat orders placed for future maintenance cycles
- Enhanced trust in Sarasin-RSBD as a strategic valve partner
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-spec valves fast
Conclusion
This project highlights Sarasin-RSBD and Trillium Flow Technologies’ ability to respond quickly to urgent customer needs with high-quality pressure relief valves that offer exceptional value and reliability.
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