Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers

The Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers is the professional association for engineers in the diesel and gas turbine industry in the UK and internationally.

Diesel engines and gas turbines are broadly related because they use a similar thermodynamic cycle, and both are often used (and interchangeable) for power generation for heating and electricity in large installations.

History

It was established in 1913 as the Diesel Engine Users' Association. It changed to its current name in 1984.^{[citation needed]}

Structure

It is based in the north-west of Bedford towards Brickhill at Bedford Heights[1]

Types of membership are Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired, Retired Associate, Company and Subscriber.

Function

It represents engineers in the diesel and gas turbine industry in the UK and internationally, enabling current knowledge to be widely known. It organises conferences and industry-based training.

It registers Chartered Engineers Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians in the industry.

See also

• Energy Institute
• Royal Aeronautical Society
• National Gas Turbine Establishment

References

External links

• IDGTE

This page was last edited on 15 December 2023, at 01:15