NEW YORK, Aug 26, 2009 – The ASME International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI) has announced the Gas Turbine Users Symposium 2009 for technical professionals interested in the latest practical information on gas turbine operations, maintenance, and design. The symposium will be held Sept. 14-17, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

The Gas Turbine Users Symposium (GTUS) will encompass four technical tracks covering turbine design, operations and maintenance, technology advancements, and gas turbine environmental issues.

The program will include panel discussions, tutorials, and case studies.  In addition, selected applications-oriented technical papers from the program of the 2009 ASME Turbo Expo, held in May, will be presented.

“In light of the challenges we face in this tough economy, the IGTI Gas Turbine Users Symposium represents a practical and interactive opportunity to share experiences and challenges with fellow gas turbine users, manufacturers and consultants,” said David Mucz, chair of the 2009 GTUS.  “I am certain that the conference will provide years of ongoing value.”

The ASME International Gas Turbine Institute, based in Atlanta, Ga., promotes technical information exchange in the global gas turbine community.

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