Hydro, Inc.

Wednesday Webinar: Primary Failure Mode of Single Stage Pumps
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our May webinar, where instructor Mike Mancini presents an in-depth look at the failure modes of single stage pumps, including single stage double suction (BB1/BB2) pumps and overhung (OH1/OH2) pumps. Gain valuable knowledge to improve pump performance and operational reliability.
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Wednesday Webinar: Pump Hydraulics Broken Down!
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our June webinar, where Dr. Gary Dyson breaks down pump hydraulics and their effect on pump health and performance. Learn how fluid movement has consequences for pump reliability.
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Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Fundamentals
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for July’s webinar, where instructor Bob Jennings will explore operation fundamentals, component design, and application of Vertical Pumps.
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Wednesday Webinar: Basic Pump Design
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our August webinar, where instructor Mike Mancini discusses the fundamentals of how a centrifugal pump works, the different design configurations, and where these configurations are applicable for specific applications.
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Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Variable Frequency Drives
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30
Join Hydro for our September webinar on understanding variable frequency drives (VFDs). Join our Instructor, Brion Flaningam from ABB, as he explains when and why to use a VFD in your equipment. We’ll cover the basics of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including definitions, theory, special features, and their benefits across various applications, with a special focus on pumping systems.
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Wednesday Webinar: Rolling Element Bearings
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for October’s webinar, where instructor Glen Powell presents a course rooted in the extensive expertise and material developed by the late Heinz Bloch, a renowned authority in machinery reliability and engineering. Bloch’s work continues to shape best practices in bearing selection, optimization, and failure prevention. This session will highlight his invaluable insights and strategies, equipping participants to improve bearing performance and confidently justify upgrades.
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Webinar: Pump Hydraulics Broken Down!
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00
Did you miss Gary’s discussion of pump hydraulics earlier this year? You’re in luck! We are rerunning this popular topic in a partnership with Pumps & Systems magazine.
Join instructor Dr. Gary Dyson as he discusses how fluid movement has consequences for pump reliability.
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Wednesday Webinar: Discharge Recirculation
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our November webinar, where instructor Mike Mancini discusses Discharge Recirculation, its effects on pump performance, and best practices for improving efficiency and reliability.
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Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Pump Failure Modes and Real-World Case Studies
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our December webinar, where instructor John Neely will discuss common pump failure modes, sharing real-world case studies and insights on identifying key issues during equipment health reviews, with lessons learned from as-found conditions and site-specific challenges.
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Webinar: Affinity Laws- Optimizing Performance and Energy
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:30
In January’s webinar, instructor Mike Mancini will discuss how to apply the affinity laws to optimize the performance of your equipment. Discussion will also include how to measure energy savings and how to use horsepower as a tool to assess performance degradation.
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Webinar: Vibration Concepts - Beginner
2026-02-04 14:00 - 15:30
In February’s webinar, instructor Glen Powell will introduce concepts and terminology related to vibration, including frequency, amplitude, phase, vibration waveforms and spectrums, vibration equipment, machinery faults, and resonance.
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Webinar: Vibration Analysis - Intermediate
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:30
Building on vibration fundamentals, Instructor Glen Powell will guide participants through a deeper exploration of how vibration analysis can be applied to identify root causes of equipment failure and support more effective asset management.
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Webinar: Intro to Positive Displacement Pumps
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:30
In April’s webinar, instructor Randy Bennett of Leistritz will introduce the basics of positive displacement pumps, types of PD pumps, and a comparison of PD and centrifugal pumps.
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Webinar: Inspection Guidelines
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:30
In May’s webinar, instructor Bob Jennings introduces the building blocks of a best-in-class inspection process and shares the essentials of writing a proper and meaningful work scope.
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Webinar: Pump Hydraulics
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:30
In this webinar, instructor John Roberts will present a foundational overview of essential hydraulic principles and explain how they influence pump performance in practical operating conditions.
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Webinar: White Metal Bearings
2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:30
In this webinar, instructor Paul Salloway of Coleherne discusses how your entire plant’s smooth operation hinges on the reliability of White Metal Bearings. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. Don’t jeopardize your valuable machinery with costly mistakes.
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Webinar: Vertical Pump Failure Modes
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:30
In this webinar, instructor Mike Mancini discusses vertical pump failure modes and the ways to identify, analyze, and correct failures.
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Webinar: Improving the Energy Efficiency, Reliability and Profitability of Pumping Systems through Pump System Optimization
2026-09-02 14:00 - 15:30
In September’s webinar, instructor Matt Derner from the Hydraulic Institute builds on fundamental principles to examine the economics of pumping systems and the strategies to assess and optimize these systems. This presentation covers a critical skill set that is required to analyze and optimizing pumping systems by reducing energy and maintenance costs. This presentation provides immersive coverage of pump system economics, optimization based on life cycle cost, and standardized processes to assess and improve pumping systems.
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Webinar: Understanding Mechanical Seals
2026-10-07 14:00 - 15:30
In October’s webinar, instructor Norbert Gentz of EagleBurgmann will reveal the mechanics, physics, and even a bit of the “magic” behind mechanical seals. It will shed light on how mechanical seals operate, highlight potential causes of failure, and explore what can be done to improve their operational reliability.
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Webinar: Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
2026-11-04 14:00 - 15:30
In November’s webinar, instructor Bob Jennings helps you understand atmospheric pressure, the physics of fluids, vapor pressure, cavitation, how to calculate NPSH, and the different methods that can be used to eliminate or reduce cavitation.
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Webinar: Understanding Pump Failure Modes with Real World Case Studies
2026-12-02 14:00 - 15:30
In December’s webinar, instructor John Neely discusses common pump failure modes, sharing real-world case studies and insights on identifying key issues during equipment health reviews, with lessons learned from as-found conditions and site-specific challenges.
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