Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers

International professional association

Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7PH

Region served

Worldwide

Membership

500 diesel and gas turbine engineers

Director General

Mike Raine

Main organ

IDGTE Council (President - John Platt)AffiliationsEngineering Council

Staff

3WebsiteIDGTE

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.