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Pumps & Systems 10 to Watch: John Roberts

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Congratulations to Hydro’s John Roberts for being chosen as one of Pumps & Systems Magazine’s 10 to Watch for 2025! John is Senior Engineer in Hydro’s Global Engineering division, where he works with customers across the world to create solutions for their pump challenges.

When asked what led him to specialize in aftermarket engineering, John said, “What really draws me to the aftermarket side is the variety. No two projects are ever the same. You’re constantly adapting designs or methods to suit each situation, and that creativity keeps the work fresh and rewarding.”

Read more about John’s journey in the pump industry in the Pumps & Systems feature.

Interested in joining Hydro’s team of dynamics engineers? Check out our Careers page to browse current openings or to fill out a general application.

Webinar: Pump Hydraulics Broken Down!

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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Phase Measurements Used to Diagnose Compressor Misalignment

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Hydro’s condition monitoring solution, Centaur, is currently being used to monitor rotating machinery at a Gulf Coast terminal facility. Through Hydro’s Centaur system, real-time vibration amplitude levels and temperature levels are collected and stored at several measurement locations on compressors and their drive trains. Analysts at Hydro’s Monitoring and Diagnostic Center help to evaluate the collected data. They use their subject matter expertise to make recommendations to the end user when they identify actions that could minimize downtime and maximize the lifespan of the monitored machinery. Continue reading →

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Meet Dr. Gary Dyson, Hydro’s Pumps & Systems Columnist

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Dr. Gary Dyson received his Ph.D. from Cranfield University and has spent his entire career specializing in rotating equipment. He has used his hydraulic expertise to help many customers re-engineer their equipment to improve reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Dr. Gary Dyson is now a regular columnist for the industry magazine, Pumps & Systems. In the past, he has written many articles for the magazine and now shares his wealth of knowledge on a regular basis.

To check out Dr. Dyson’s contribution to the magazine, click here.

For more information on how Hydro can reduce downtime and costs, visit us online here.