Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers
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The Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers is the professional association for engineers in the diesel and gas turbine industry in the UK.
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. Many engineers in the industry also belong to the IMechE
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in London. The diesel engine was invented in Britain by Herbert Akroyd Stuart
in 1892. Akroyd Stuart differed from Rudolf Diesel
because he was an experimenter, whereas Diesel was a theorist (whose engines took years to even work safely).
It worked with the British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers' Association. It changed to its current name in 1984.
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Types of membership are Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Company and Subscriber.
It registers Chartered Engineers in the industry, and is one of 36 licensed institutions to register technicians under the EngTech
recognition scheme.
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. Many engineers in the industry also belong to the IMechE
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the British engineering society based in central London, representing mechanical engineering. It is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers...
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History
It was established in 1913 as the Diesel Engine Users' Association. It initially held its lectures at Caxton HallCaxton Hall
Caxton Hall is a building on the corner of Caxton Street and Palmer Street, in Westminster, London, England. It is a Grade II listed building primarily for its historical associations...
in London. The diesel engine was invented in Britain by Herbert Akroyd Stuart
Herbert Akroyd Stuart
Herbert Akroyd-Stuart was an English inventor who is noted for his invention of the hot bulb engine, or heavy oil engine.-Life:...
in 1892. Akroyd Stuart differed from Rudolf Diesel
Rudolf Diesel
Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer, famous for the invention of the diesel engine.-Early life:Diesel was born in Paris, France in 1858 the second of three children of Theodor and Elise Diesel. His parents were Bavarian immigrants living in Paris. Theodor...
because he was an experimenter, whereas Diesel was a theorist (whose engines took years to even work safely).
It worked with the British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers' Association. It changed to its current name in 1984.
Structure
It is based in the north-west of Bedford towards Brickhill on Manton Lane in the former base of Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
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Types of membership are Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Company and Subscriber.
Function
It represents engineers in the diesel and gas turbine industry in the UK, enabling current knowledge to be widely known. It organises conferences and industry-based training.It registers Chartered Engineers in the industry, and is one of 36 licensed institutions to register technicians under the EngTech
Engineering technician
An engineering technician is a specialist who is trained in the skills and techniques related to a specific branch of engineering, with relatively practical understanding of the general engineering concepts...
recognition scheme.
See also
- Energy InstituteEnergy InstituteThe Energy Institute, commonly referred to as EI, is the main professional organization for the energy industry within the UK that promotes the safe, environmentally responsible and efficient supply and use of energy in all its forms and applications...
- Royal Aeronautical SocietyRoyal Aeronautical SocietyThe Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.-Function:...
- National Gas Turbine EstablishmentNational Gas Turbine EstablishmentThe National Gas Turbine Establishment in Fleet, part of the Royal Aircraft Establishment , UK was the prime site in the UK for design and development of gas turbine and jet engines. It was created by merging the design teams of Frank Whittle's Power Jets and the RAE turbine development team run...