Hydro, Inc.

Welcome to Hydro University

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Hydro, Inc. is proud to announce our newest training platform, Hydro University. At Hydro University, our mission is to ensure pump users around the world have access to critical knowledge, troubleshooting methodology, technical skills, and strategies required to optimize industrial operations and reduce maintenance costs.

We strive to teach and engage our students to be the next generation of industrial pump users and provide the tools to assist them in achieving greater success in their careers, businesses, and industries.

With over 50 years of experience in the pump industry, Hydro offers a wide range of technical webinars, e-learning, and in-person seminars for end-users who want to learn more about pumping technology and build their skills within the field.

The topics are expansive and cover a breadth of knowledge such as centrifugal pump fundamentals, system optimization, vibration, failure modes, and much more. As an independent company, our flexibility also allows us to customize topics and programs to fit your individual needs.

Do you want to learn more about the intricacies of your pumps, how to effectively troubleshoot problems, or optimize pump operation?

Contact HydroUniversity@hydroinc.com today to learn more.

All Seminars are Postponed Due to COVID-19

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Seminar programs have been postponed based on the CDC pronouncement recommending organizers cancel or postpone in-person events for the next eight weeks that consist of 50 or more people in the United States. Hydro, Inc. is assessing new dates for our seminar series and will communicate this information as soon as it is available.

The Hidden Dangers of Shaft Stiffness

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The pump shaft is the central component of the rotating element and is responsible for transmitting energy to the rotating components. The shaft carries the impellers, sleeves and couplings for the rotating element assembly. The stiffness of the combined assembly is responsible for ensuring that the pump stationary components do not come into contact with the rotating components.

Unfortunately, this is not always achieved and many pump rotors cannot be described as classically stiff. This can have dire consequences for machine reliability, particularly if, during the rotor build process, the technicians are not aware of the subtleties of the machine design.

Source: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/hidden-dangers-shaft-stiffness

Meet Centaur, Hydro’s Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution

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Hydro, Inc. introduces Centaur, its Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution. Centaur provides users with remote monitoring allowing for operators and engineers to observe equipment performance in real-time enabling predictive analytics, vibration monitoring, and temperature readings to optimize critical asset maintenance strategies.

Centaur offers advanced data analysis support, backed by Hydro’s diversified and unbiased pump knowledge base, which spans across a broad spectrum of manufacturers and designs. With highly customized dashboards and automated alarm notifications, Centaur can alert users before a critical asset experiences a failure or previously unforeseen event.

The benefits realized with Hydro’s Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution are:

  • Real-time data – not dependent on the next route cycle
  • High-frequency data collection – no more missed events or issues
  • Increased safety resources available for data analysis – reducing in-field data collection time increases availability for analysis
  • Customizable alerts and alarms give users the assurance to operate their machines without concern
  • Maintenance schedules can be optimized based on machine condition

For over 50 years, Hydro has been providing customers with creative engineering solutions to complex pump problems. Now, Hydro offers 360° support for customers’ rotating machinery with Centaur: Hydro’s Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution.

Do you have concerns regarding your critical asset reliability? Visit https://hydroinc.com/centaur or call 1-800-223-7867 to learn more about Hydro’s suite of services.