Micro gas turbine generators - technology, design & applications at Bladon (hybrid event)
Technical lecture
28 April 2026 18:00 - 20:00
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Description
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Bladon is a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of Micro Turbine Gensets (MTGs) - using high-speed, ultra reliable and clean-burning microturbines together with patented air-bearing and heat exchanger technologies that are transforming distributed power generation.
This talk looks at some of the key technologies, and technological challenges, associated with producing the machines that can spin up to 135,000 rpm and run on multiple fuels.
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Agenda -
18:00 Refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits)
18:30 Presentation followed by Q+A
20:00 Close of event (approx.)
To attend in person, please book to give us an idea of the level of interest; thanks
To attend online, please click this link or to receive the full MS Teams meeting details please book (ideally not immediately before/during the event) then they will be sent by email (not with the immediate, automated 'ticket' email)
Speaker(s)
Dr Derek Taylor, Engine and Combustion Lead at Bladon Micro Turbine, leads the development of subsystems for their next generation Micro Turbine Generator. Derek holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University and a PhD on Axial Compressor aerodynamics from Cambridge University.
Address
Rokeby Room
Benn Hall
Newbold Road
Rugby
CV21 2LN
United Kingdom