Hydro Centaur Pipeline Deployment

Hydro’s Centaur recently deployed a new installation across a pipeline in the Midwest US, demonstrating the continuing growth of demand for smart condition monitoring solutions.

The pipeline end user chose Centaur over other options under consideration because Hydro has the subject matter expertise behind the equipment being monitored. This distinction allows Hydro to not only be a monitoring partner, but to be a partner in reliability across the equipment life cycle.

With Centaur’s real-time data, the end user is able to proactively service their equipment and identify incipient issues before they develop into greater problems. Through a collaboration between the pipeline team and Hydro Centaur’s dedicated monitoring engineers, any problems that are identified will receive a comprehensive root cause analysis and proposed modifications will be developed to prevent problem reoccurrence. These solutions can be implemented through Hydro’s extensive global service network and, if necessary, tested in a controlled environment in Hydro’s Performance Test Lab.

We are proud to support our customers with services and solutions that drive measurable results.

Hydro Parts Solutions Announces New Purpose-Built Facility 

For Release 8:00 AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 

Hydro Parts Solutions Announces New Purpose-Built Facility 

Hydro’s newest expansion in Texas is a purpose-built facility with reverse engineering capabilities and greater ability to provide both cast and machined parts. 

Nederland, TX. — Wednesday, December 27, 2023 — Hydro Parts Solutions (HPS), a subsidiary of Hydro, Inc., opened the doors of its new Nederland facility in June 2023. HPS announced immediate availability to support customers with emergency part solutions. Using their extensive experience in reverse engineering and casting technology, HPS manufactures high quality parts, including difficult-to-source or obsolete components. The combination of in-house expertise and partnerships with local foundries allows them to provide industry-leading lead times, maintain strict quality control, and produce all parts in the USA. 

Embracing technology at every step, HPS offers casting simulations, CNC aluminum, investment, and 3D printed patterns, bleeding edge reverse engineering techniques, and a post-machining equivalency analysis. This commitment to advanced technology, stringent tolerances, and rigorous process documentation ensures that the parts they provide customers with are accurate and consistent. 

“Being conveniently located so close to the Golden Triangle, we have a great advantage with local partnerships and proximity to materials,” said Travis Puente, Operations Manager at HPS, “and the foundries we’ve partnered with, we’ve thoroughly qualified for quality and efficiency.” 

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PR Contact Name: Laura Oppermann
Email: loppermann@hydroinc.com
Website: https://hydroinc.com/parts-solutions/

Rediscover Hydro Parts Solutions

Did you know that Hydro can provide aftermarket parts solutions for critical pump parts and rotating equipment?

Hydro Parts Solutions, a subsidiary of Hydro, Inc., offers complex solutions to obsolescence as well as difficult-to-source replacement parts.

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, such as laser scanning and 3D printing, Hydro Parts Solutions has established itself as a proven solution that possesses both the knowledge and sophisticated casting capabilities to expedite casting projects from months to weeks.

Types of items we can cast (and more):

  • Impellers
  • Diffusers
  • Discharge Heads
  • Casing Bowls
  • Suction Bells

Hydro Parts Solutions supports emergency component replacements at an optimal time frame while reducing risk, operational downtime, and unforeseen costs.

Engineered Quality Parts – On Demand, delivering:

  • Consistent Quality
  • 3D Sand Printing
  • Computer-aided machining
  • Emergency Repair
  • Industry Standards and Design Control Processes
  • Short Turnaround
  • Catalogue Data for Future Use
  • Transparency and Communication for our Customers

Want to take a detailed look into our proven parts process? Click on the link to view our redesigned webpage: https://hydroinc.com/parts-solutions/

 

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Ares Panagoulias Recognized by Pumps & Systems as a “Top 10 Pump Professional”

a group of people in a roomHydro is excited to announce that our very own Ares Panagoulias has been chosen by Pumps and Systems Magazine as one of “2021’s 10 Pump Professionals to Watch”.  This annual list is compiled and curated by the editors and the editorial board of Pumps and Systems Magazine, the premier industry publication for the North American Pump Industry. The list recognizes some of the best and the brightest in the pump industry.

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Ares has been with Hydro since August of 2011, starting as Test Lab Engineer, then quickly rising through the ranks to become Test Lab Manager, then Sales & Engineering Manager of Wireless Condition Monitoring, and now he is The Director of Condition Monitoring and Test Lab.

Ares’ contributions to both Hydro and the pump industry are quite substantial given the relatively short time he’s been in the field. His commitment to keeping Hydro on the cutting edge of pump technology is one of the many reasons we agree that Ares Panagoulias is a standout in the pump industry. Congratulations Ares!

https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/10-pump-professionals-watch-ares-panagoulias

Case Study: Batch of 21 Pumps Tested & Validated Under Expedited Conditions from Hydro, Inc. on Vimeo.

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Moving Forward Together – Centaur Monitoring & Diagnostic Center

a group of people sitting at a desk in front of a windowHydro is proud to announce the inauguration of the Centaur Monitoring and Diagnostic Center at the HydroAire Service 40th Street location in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The M&D Center supports end-users who monitor their critical equipment through Hydro’s condition monitoring service, Centaur. Having a dedicated space for monitoring and analysis facilitates a quick response when emergent issues are detected.

Ease of Mind: An Expert Set of Eyes

Centaur allows real-time remote access to live and historical equipment data, enabling Hydro’s team of skilled vibration specialists to perform advanced asset monitoring in tandem with the equipment end users. As part of Centaur’s standard service offering, the engineering team provides monitoring oversight, monthly health reports, and advanced analytical support.

The Centaur engineering team is supplemented by Hydro’s global engineering network. As an unbiased presence in the aftermarket for over 50 years, Hydro has amassed critical experience over a broad spectrum of manufacturers, designs, and applications. This cross-OEM experience is leveraged when making diagnoses and recommending remedial actions. Continue reading