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
The diesel engine, named after the German engineer Rudolf Diesel, is an internal combustion engine in which ignition of diesel fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to mechanical compression; thus, the die ...
and
gas turbines
A gas turbine or gas turbine engine is a type of continuous flow internal combustion engine. The main parts common to all gas turbine engines form the power-producing part (known as the gas generator or core) and are, in the direction of flow: ...
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.
Structure
It is based in the north-west of Bedford towards Brickhill at Bedford Heights
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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
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Energy Institute
The Energy Institute (EI) is a professional organization for engineers and other professionals in energy-related fields. The EI was formed in 2003 by the merger of the Institute of Petroleum (dating back to 1913) and the Institute of Energy ( ...
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Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a British multi-disciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest Aeronautics, aeronautical society in the world. Memb ...
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National Gas Turbine Establishment
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1913 establishments in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1913
Organisations based in Bedford
Mechanical engineering organizations
ECUK Licensed Members
Energy in the United Kingdom
Energy business associations
Gas turbines
Diesel engines