Pump Pressure Monitoring with Centaur

Pump Pressure Monitoring with Centaur: From Data to Decision

Pump pressure monitoring is the fastest way to see what your system is feeling—especially when it’s paired with vibration data. With Centaur, Hydro turns continuous pressure and vibration signals into clear, actionable insight so teams can detect issues early, protect uptime, and schedule maintenance with confidence.

Why Pump Pressure Monitoring Matters (with Vibration)

When pressure trends are viewed alongside vibration, you gain a complete picture of hydraulic and mechanical behavior. That correlation exposes the why behind alarms, validates root cause, and supports smarter maintenance timing that protects MTBR/MTBF and energy costs.

Case Study – Pipeline Pump Pressure Monitoring

At a midstream pipeline station receiving batches of different refined products, Centaur captured upstream and downstream pressure on three pumps and correlated those signals with vibration. As batches transitioned, operators could see pressure deviations drive vibration change—flagging anomalies early and guiding intervention before conditions escalated. Long-term pressure trends also revealed efficiency drift tied to wear, informing work scheduling when it created the most reliability value.

Case Study – Differential Pressure at Intake Screens

A European nuclear utility installed differential pressure sensors across four river-water intake screens with alarms every ~10 seconds. With Centaur, the site moved from fixed backwash schedules to demand-driven cleaning—reducing wasted energy, extending screen and pump life, and maintaining reliability during high-debris periods.

From Monitoring to Predictive Maintenance for Rotating Equipment

Centaur combines sensors, connectivity, and Hydro’s engineering oversight to turn signals into decisions. Monthly health reports, analytics, and targeted recommendations help teams move from reactive responses to proactive planning—translating data into fewer surprises and more uptime.

See how pump pressure monitoring paired with vibration delivered earlier alerts and smarter maintenance decisions across pipeline and intake-screen applications.

Download the full Centaur pressure monitoring case study (PDF)

Ready to Modernize Your Program?

Talk to Hydro about pump condition monitoring for your critical assets—pipelines, cooling water systems, and plant utilities. We’ll help you pair pressure and vibration to detect issues earlier, confirm root cause faster, and plan maintenance with confidence.

Contact your local Hydro Service Center to talk through your application or schedule a demonstration here.

Centaur: Flexible Connectivity, Secure Data

Every plant is different. Some need the convenience of cloud access. Others demand the security of keeping data on-site. With Centaur, you don’t have to choose.

Cloud Deployment – Simple & Accessible

  • Cellular or Wi-Fi/Ethernet communication
  • No maintenance: Hydro handles all updates
  • Access data anywhere, anytime
  • Quick setup for fast deployment
  • Multiple backup redundancies for security
  • Seamless integration with PI, CMMS, System 1

On-Premises Deployment – Secure & Controlled

  • Local PC or server keeps data fully on-site
  • Full dashboards and tools without external exposure
  • Controlled outside access via “digital escorts” or .csv exports
  • Integration with enterprise platforms (PI, CMMS, System 1)

Complete Monitoring Ecosystem

  • Vibration & temperature sensors (single & tri-axial)
  • Pressure transducers
  • Wired submersible accelerometers
  • Battery-powered transmitters
  • Gateways (110/220VAC or battery powered)

With Centaur, you get continuous live data, expert reports, and 24/7 oversight from Hydro’s dedicated Monitoring Room.

The Bottom Line

Cloud or on-premises — Centaur adapts to your needs.
You get secure, reliable data flow that fits your environment, your compliance standards, and your operations.

See Centaur in action
Get a 15-minute consult to map the best data path for your site (cloud, on-prem, or hybrid) and walk through deployment, security, and integrations. Schedule a demo here.

Explore real-world results
Read Centaur case studies featuring advanced vibration analysis and measurable reliability gains here.

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

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.