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.
Hydro is proud to be presenting again at the 2025 Turbo Pump Symposia in Houston, TX! Join presenters Dr. Gary Dyson and Freddy Cardenas Linero as they discuss a case study where advanced engineering was used to dramatically increase flow of a shipping pump in an oil and gas terminal facility.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 2:00 – 2:45pm | Room 370A
Centrifugal pumps are critical to fluid handling systems, but as operational demands evolve, optimizing performance becomes essential. This lecture will present a successful hydraulic re-rate of a propane shipping pump (P-1010) at Phoenix Park Gas Processors’ Hull facility in Texas, aiming to double railcar loading capacity without major system modifications. Instead of replacing the pump, a process requiring over 40 weeks of lead time and costly infrastructure changes, the project used a duplicate unit sourced from the aftermarket. It was reverse engineered, hydraulically redesigned, and optimized using CFD simulations to shift the Best Efficiency Point from 350 GPM to 800 GPM while reducing head by 60%.
The study highlights the importance of combining CFD analysis with mechanical evaluation to ensure reliable performance. It outlines a structured methodology from feasibility assessment to installation, including modeling, manufacturing, quality control, and commissioning. This project demonstrates how a targeted hydraulic re-rate can extend equipment life, increase throughput, and reduce energy use and capital costs, all while maintaining existing mechanical and system constraints.
Find out more about this year’s Turbo Pump Symposia here.
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Hydro was proud to participate in this year’s Empowering Pumps virtual Sustainability Summit. This year’s summit explored the vital intersection of environmental responsibility and industrial innovation in the pump and equipment industry.
The summit featured prominent voices including Hydro’s Dr. Gary Dyson, who champions innovative pump design and modification. Gary was joined by Tomas Dobrovolskis of Hidrostal North America, recognized for groundbreaking sustainable equipment solutions and Todd Bush of Decarbonfuse, a leader in industrial decarbonization strategies.
The discussion, led by Empowering Pumps & Equipment President, Vince Marino, shared perspectives on a more sustainable future in industrial operations, highlighting how companies are transforming their approaches to sustainability through cutting-edge product design, sophisticated manufacturing processes, and purposeful operational improvements.
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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.
Reciprocating pumps vary significantly from centrifugal pumps in how they seal the high-pressure areas of the pump from the atmosphere. While the theory behind sealing is simple, practical implementation often leads to issues like leakage and downtime.
The successful operation of reciprocating power pumps hinges on a careful understanding of their sealing mechanisms and meticulous maintenance practices to ensure long-term reliability and minimal downtime.
Download our latest white paper published with Pumps & Systems magazine to read Dr. Gary Dyson’s discussion of how low flow affects performance and what can be done to optimize operation and reliability.
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