Any mention of shampoo and conditioner generally conjures up images of hair washing for most people. But for a young Catherine Dillier, it meant chemical reactions and science experiments. Dillier recalls her first tour of the Turbomachinery Laboratory’s Energetics Lab affectionately known as the “Rocket Lab.” “You’re going to let me do this—let me mix […]
Turbo Lab members receive Young Engineer Turbo Expo Participant Award
Turbo Lab members receive Young Engineer Turbo Expo Participant Award Three members in Dr. Luis San Andrés Tribology group and one of Dr. Dara Child’s former graduate students were honored with a prestigious award for up-and-coming engineers. Dr. Jing Yang, assistant research engineer in the Turbo Lab, and former students Dr. Bonjin Koo and Dr. […]
Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics course set for January
The Turbomachinery Laboratory’s commitment to education extends beyond the Texas A&M University campus. The Turbo Lab, a center of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and part of The Texas A&M University System, will host an extended short course — Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics —January 6-10, 2020 in Houston. The course offers concepts and […]
Turbo Lab’s exhibitor services director takes home national saleswoman award
OCTOBER 3, 2019 By TPS Photos courtesy of Empowering Pumps & Equipment 1 2 3 The Turbomachinery Laboratory’s most veteran staff person was recognized with an award for her expertise and service in sales. Martha Barton, CEM, director of exhibitor services in the Lab’s Symposium Office took home the “Saleswoman of the Year” award at the […]
Turbo Lab invites abstracts for 2020 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
OCTOBER 1, 2019 By TPS September 30, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas — The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University is inviting contributions to the technical program for its 2020 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS). TPS is a vital industry forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 48 years, TPS […]
Inaugural Women of TPS Luncheon encourages delegates to share challenges in male-dominated industry
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 By TPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 More than 45 male and female delegates to the 2019 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS) gathered on Wednesday of the conference for the inaugural Women of TPS Luncheon to network with colleagues and interact with a panel […]
Turbo Lab continues educating industry with 2019 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 By TPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HOUSTON, Texas—Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University hosted another Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia, a vital conference designed for the industry, by the industry. The 48th Turbomachinery and 35th International Pump User’s Symposia (TPS 2019) attracted 56 new companies to the George R. Brown Convention Center, for […]
REU Summer Program Culminates with Undergraduate Research Symposium
Sixteen students successfully completed a summer of research at Texas A&M University. Six faculty members in the Turbomachinery Laboratory and eight others throughout the College of Engineering served as mentors to the students working closely on currently active research projects in energy and propulsion research. This is the third summer the Turbo Lab has facilitated […]
Registration open for 48th Turbomachinery & 35th Pump Symposia
JUNE 25, 2019 By TPS The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce registration is open for its 48th Turbomachinery and 35th International Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2019), the premiere conference for industry professionals. TPS 2019 will feature a technical program selected by an advisory committee of industry leaders, combined with an international exhibition. The […]