In addition to supporting end users in their own efforts to reduce emissions and use resources more efficiently, Hydro has developed an initiative to reduce our own energy and water usage. We have completed a study to understand the usage across our network and have identified key areas where we can make a material impact.

Hydraulic design experience and advanced modeling software allows Hydro’s Global Engineering team to create custom hydraulics for existing and new equipment. In contrast to “off-the-shelf” selections that are the best fit of standard options, Hydro provides performance specifically tailored to provide optimal efficiency at the end users’ system’s operating point.

The greatest opportunity for energy savings is through a holistic approach that analyzes how to optimize the pump’s operation inside its system. Hydro looks at modifications that can be made to improve hydraulic performance, mechanical operation, and system configuration to provide maximum energy and reliability benefits while reducing total cost of ownership over the pumps useful life.

Hydro’s Centaur condition monitoring solution supports end users in becoming more analytical and predictive about equipment health. Understanding asset health enables better decision making, identifies incipient failure modes in time to avoid significant damage, and allows maintenance to be performed based on actual asset condition instead of predetermined intervals.

Hydro believes in moving our industry forward through shared knowledge and experience. Through skill development and focused resources, we help nurture the next generation of pump users. An educated operator, engineer, or maintenance professional is better equipped to make decisions that result in safer, more reliable equipment.

By adhering to stricter tolerances, requiring robust process documentation, and never cutting corners, Hydro’s rebuild process results in greater reliability and increased mean-time-between-repairs. This level of quality ensures   a safer work environment for our end user customers, reduces waste by decreasing the frequency of maintenance cycles and lowers overall cost of ownership.

Hydro supports customers in solving complex problems through our dedicated field testing and troubleshooting division. We resolve these issues through the application of the best available current technology in analytical modeling, eliminating wasteful trial-and-error methods and developing an effective solution on the first try. Improving persistent problems greatly reduces the risk of failures that compromise process integrity and impact the environment.

Hydro believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential in strengthening our business. Moreover, DEI helps stimulate and elevate the vitality of the communities we serve. In addition to prioritizing a diverse and inclusive workplace, we now measure the diversity of our suppliers and are developing initiatives that equalize opportunities among underrepresented and underserved groups of people.

Hydro is conscious that the people we choose to do business with can have a wide-reaching impact. We expect our suppliers to exhibit ethical and responsible behavior aligned with our own culture of integrity and social responsibility. We have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines these expectations.

Hydro takes the responsibility of our workers’ safety very seriously. We have cultivated a strong culture of safety through proactive measures, open communication, and collective responsibility. Every worker in our organization is empowered and encouraged to stop work when they see an unsafe act.

Hydro has always believed in giving back to the local communities where our workers live and thrive. From supporting local businesses to promoting volunteerism through our Hydro Cares program, we are committed to extending our impact beyond business boundaries.