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Advancing
the science and practice of mechanical engineering is
the responsibility of the Society's 37
Technical Divisions and Subdivisions, which span a vast array
of disciplines, technologies and industries.
Promotes
the advancement of emerging energy conversion devices and processes, such as hydrogen
technologies, fuel cells and heat pumps, and understanding of thermo -economics.
Concerns mechanical engineering of aircraft and manned/unmanned
spacecraft design, including adaptive ("smart") structures and materials, propulsion
systems and life support equipment.
Advances the study of how media, including solids, fluids and systems,
respond to external stimuli, as well as the specialized areas of shock and vibration
and computer applications.
Focused on the application of mechanical engineering principles
to the conception, design, development, analysis and operation of biomechanical
systems.
Concerned with the application of emerging computer simulation
technology to enhance the entire engineering process.
Addresses the design concepts of machines and mechanisms, such
as fastening/joining methods and gearing, as well as design aspects affecting
reliability and manufacturability.
Concentrates on control methods and devices, from servomechanisms
and regulators to automatic controls, for dynamic systems involving forces, motion
and/or the flow of energy or material.
Fosters cooperation on mechanical engineering considerations of
microelectronics, photonics, microwave and microelectromechanical systems design
and manufacturing.
Concerns air, ground and water pollution control technologies, including environmental remediation and mixed hazardous/radioactive waste management.
Involved in fluid mechanics in all types of systems and processes involving fluid flow, including pumps, turbines, compressors, pipelines, biological fluid elements and hydraulic structures.
Advances the design and analysis of fluid power components, such as hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, pumps, motors and modulating components, in various systems and applications.
Dedicated to the understanding of fuels and combustion systems in modern utility and industrial power plants, including fuels handling, preparation, processing and by-product emissions controls.
Enhances the theory and application of heat transfer in equipment and thermodynamic processes in all fields of mechanical engineering and related technologies.
Focuses on the mechanics of electronic information storage devices and their manufacture, with primary focus on rigid and floppy disks, magnetic tape, VCR and optical disk technologies.
Furthers mechanical engineering of all types of reciprocating combustion engines, including diesel and spark ignited engines for mobile, marine, rail and stationary power generation applications.
Supports the design, manufacture and operation of gas turbine and aeroengine machinery in various applications, including aircraft, marine and electric power generation.
Concerns the management of the engineering process to control resources, both human and material, to improve the quality of products and services provided by organizations.
Fosters the transfer of technology related to manufacturing systems for improved production performance, including machine tools, computer integrated manufacturing and robotics.
Focuses on the properties of materials, such as metals, ceramics, composites and polymers, and its influence on design consideration in materials selection for engineering structures.
Promotes the dissemination and application of technological advancements in material transport systems through mechanical engineering, systems engineering and information technology.
Furthers developments of miniature devices combining electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical and/or biological components fabricated via integrated circuit or similar manufacturing techniques.
Advances the application of physical principles of acoustics to the solution of noise control problems, as well as the uses of acoustics in industrial applications.
Covers the evaluation of critical system components for material/defect/structure characterization through nondestructive methods, such as ultrasonics, radiography and other techniques.
Concerns the design, development, testing, operation and maintenance of nuclear reactor systems and components, fusion, heat transport, nuclear fuels technology and radioactive waste.
Promotes international technological progress in the recovery of energy resources in offshore and arctic environments, as well as systems, equipment and vehicles for underwater sea usage.
Covers mechanical systems used in the entire area of petroleum drilling, production, refining, processing, and transportation, as well as management and environmental concerns.
Promotes pipeline systems technology, including automation, rotating equipment, geotechnics, heat transfer, offshore, materials, GIS, database, environmental issues, design, construction, and integrity.
Focuses on the design, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, equipment, processes and facilities to create products of enhanced value.
Disseminates information on the research, design, operation, economics, and environmental effects of fossil-fired thermal power generation systems, including hydroelectric.
Concerns the design, fabrication, inspection, operation and failure prevention of power boilers, heating boilers, pipelines, pumps, valves and other pressure-bearing components and vessels.
Focuses on the design of systems and machines for heating, cooling or treating industrial fluids and gases, including the efficient management and control of the processes themselves.
Covers the mechanical design, construction, operation and maintenance of locomotives, freight, passenger and commuter cars in railroads and mass transit systems.
Promotes practices that lead to reduced risk and loss prevention by creating safer products, processes, and occupational environments.
Concerned with all aspects of solar-derived energy for mechanical and electrical power generation, as well as wind energy and ocean thermal energy conversion.
Addresses the design, construction and operation of solid waste processing and disposal facilities, including waste-to-energy combustors, materials recovery/recycling, landfills and composting.
Covers all issues concerning the inter-relationships between technological innovation and the world community,
as well as the social responsibility of the engineer.
Focuses on product and process technology for the improvement of fiber, composite material, textile, and apparel manufacturing operations, machinery and instrumentation.
Involved in all aspects of friction, lubrication and wear in mechanical designs and manufacturing processes, as well as its economic impact on system reliability and maintainability.
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