About this Event
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Program: Development history of the Gas Turbine Technology.
Speaker(s): Dr. Rakesh K. Bhargava, (ASME Fellow), Innovative Turbomachinery Technologies
Location: University of Houston Sugarland, Auditorium BH180
Directions: Brazos Hall Facilities - University of Houston
Directions to Sugar Land Instructional Site - University of Houston
Parking ($), Lots 1A and 4A are near the Brazos Hall.
Meeting Cost: In-person (ASME members & volunteers): $15 per Plate (or Veggie Option)
In-person (non-ASME members): $20 per Plate (or Veggie Option)
Student: Free with RSVP
Online: Free via Zoom Link
Online Attendance: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82389311059?pwd=hep110Pk68Jg2ElXRUap5TvghN97gz.1
Meeting Summary:
Gas turbine is one of the major innovations of the 20th century which has provided society the fastest mode of transportation and one of the cleanest and most thermally efficient means of producing electrical, mechanical, and propulsive power among many other benefits. It is the only power generating machine having the capability to operate with a wide variety of fuels. This presentation discusses the progress attained in gas turbine technology over more than 100 years from the perspective of various applications broadly classified into three major categories: aviation, industrial, and marine.
This presentation is expected to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the technological achievements attained in the field of gas turbines used for aviation, industrial, and marine applications. In the ongoing climate change discussion, gas turbine technology is expected to play an important role in mitigating global warming impacts in coming years. The presentation is summarized by lessons learnt and future needs of gas turbines and related technologies.
Meeting Agenda:
5:45 – 6:00 PM CDT Sign-In
6:00 – 6:45 PM CDT Networking and Dinner (in-person)
6:45 – 7:00 PM CDT ASME Business Announcements (in-person and Virtual)
7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT Presentation (in-person and Virtual)
Speakers’ Biography:
Dr. Bhargava is Founder and President of Innovative Turbomachinery Technologies Corp., a company providing innovative engineering solutions in the field of turbomachinery. His more than four decades of experience encompasses research, teaching, design reviews of process machinery and packaged equipment, factory acceptance testing, inspection of gas turbine component repairs, field problems resolution, failure analysis, offering customized training courses on gas turbines and related subjects, technical expertise in commercial disputes involving rotating machines, and the global energy market analysis. He has given numerous lectures and short courses on gas turbine related topics around the world. He is the author of the world’s first “Technical Dictionary on the Gas Turbine Technology” (released in 2017).
Dr. Bhargava is recipient of various awards:
Ø 2009 Dean W. R. Woolrich Engineer of the Year Award (ASME South Texas Section (STS))
Ø ASME Dedication Service Award (2012)
Ø 2014 Alan J. Chapman Award (ASME STS)
Ø 2015 ASME/IGTI John P. Davis Award
Ø 2023 ASME/IGTI Scholar Award.
Ø He is a Fellow and Associate Fellow of ASME and AIAA, respectively.
Ø Currently Associate Editor of the ASME Open Journal of Engineering (Oct. 2021-Present).
Ø Past Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (April 2015-April 2021).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14000 University Boulevard, Sugar Land, United States
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