The 52nd Turbomachinery and 39th Pump Symposia (TPS), hosted by the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University, was a transformative event that saw a significant increase in attendees, top-tier networking on the exhibit floor, and active engagement in its technical sessions. TPS 2023 made a memorable impact on the rotating equipment industry, engineering education, and industrial business. It also provided a platform for professionals to meet, exchange knowledge, and explore the latest advancements in turbomachinery and pump technology.
Attendance was up – seeing pre-pandemic and even improved engagement
TPS 2023 saw an impressive attendance of 4,945 individuals from 53 countries at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. By uniting a global community of turbomachinery and pump experts in the United States epicenter for oil and gas, the symposia play a pivotal role in advancing the industry. One attendee, Andre Toniete commented, “I believe that going to TPS 2023 was one of the best experiences of my professional life. Being surrounded by the best professionals of the turbomachinery field, being able to learn from them, improve the networking and sharing knowledge was amazing. I hope to be a regular attendee and contribute every time more for our community.”
The symposia offered 109 technical sessions, each reviewed and approved by the esteemed turbomachinery and pump advisory committees. These sessions covered a variety of case studies, lectures, informative, and discussion groups related to both turbomachinery and pump topics, tailored to the specific interests and needs of industry professionals.
Standout courses included “Sea Water Dump Line Generation” and “Technology Optimization and Applications to FPSOs,” focusing on pump technologies. These sessions explored cutting-edge advancements and practical applications in pump systems, equipping attendees with the expertise to confront complex challenges in the field. Simultaneously, courses such as “Cryogenic Liquid and Two-Phase Expanders in Liquefaction and Cooling Processes of Natural Gas” and “Steam Turbine and Compressor Casing Design and Analysis” delved into the complexities of turbomachinery, offering insights into design principles and performance optimization. It was evident that TPS’ commitment to delivering diverse technical sessions empowered participants to broaden their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the latest industry developments.
The exhibition floor was bustling
323 companies exhibited at TPS 2023 which indicated that future symposia will be populous through a heightened level of excitement on the floor. Tom Wolff, a sales Manager from Waukesha Foundry suggests that TPS is an “awesome event – the perfect platform for meeting with prospective and current customers.”
Through its annual technical conference combined with the world-class exhibition floor, TPS continues serving as a catalyst for innovation, promoting unity among professionals worldwide. Save the date for TPS 2024 and join us August 20-22, 2024 for the dynamic collaboration between industry and education. To reserve exhibiting space, email the Exhibitor Services team at [email protected] or [email protected].
Technical content from TPS 2023 will be available to the public in March 2024. Proceedings from all previous symposia are free for perusal and download at turbolab.tamu.edu/proceedings. The Call for Papers for the TPS 2024 program is now open. One- to-three page abstracts are due Oct. 27, 2023. For submission details, visit tps.tamu.edu/program/submissions/.
TPS 2023 Post-Event Profile
TPS 2023 Photos
Authors: Kristen Clayton, Megan Towery
ABOUT THE TURBOMACHINERY AND PUMP SYMPOSIA
The Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia is the premiere conference for rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide, spanning oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, power, aerospace, and water industries. The expert-selected technical program combined with an international exhibition is the perfect platform for networking with and learning from colleagues, OEMs and end-users. TPS, founded in 1972, is organized by the Turbomachinery Laboratory, a center of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and member of The Texas A&M University System.
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