Event Info

SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2018 (SHORT COURSES: SEPT. 17)
GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
HOUSTON, TX

What is TPS?

47th Turbomachinery & 34th International
Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2018)

Symposia & Exhibition: Sept. 18 –20, 2018 | Short Courses: Monday, Sept. 17, 2018
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 46 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways: the technical program and exhibition.

216,000

gross square feet

4,620

attendees

359

exhibiting companies

countries

COME TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS.

Don’t repeat history. GET AHEAD by assimilating the experience of recognized experts and peers from your industry–end users, OEMs and academics.

INCREASE PRODUCTION through online diagnostics, trip reduction, accelerating restart and extending intervals.

REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS through less frequent and fast off-line maintenance.

Maximize turbomachinery and pump performance through DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY.

Learn about WHAT WORKS and WHAT’S TRENDING from leading experts.

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Technical Program

technical session
TPS hosts the premier professional continuing education program relied upon by rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide, spanning oil and gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical, and water industries. The program, hand-picked by influential industry advisory committees, is led by highly-respected practitioners and leaders in their fields. Topics include maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, instruction on emerging designs, technology, and best practices that include case studies with real-world relevance on problems-solved and lessons-learned. LEARN MORE

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Exhibition

exhibit floor
At the centerpiece of TPS, a remarkable exhibit hall hosts leading international companies from across the globe. Companies and industry experts demonstrate full-size equipment and products, and share insights on current practices and future trends. Networking opportunities abound for attendees, rounding out the valuable transfer of knowledge that has become the hallmark of TPS.