CALL FOR PAPERS

2000 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

November 7-10, 2000
Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida


 
 
Fluid Power Systems and Technology Division

The Fluid Power Systems and Technology (FPST) Division invites submissions of papers in the general area of fluid power systems. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas: design, performance testing, analysis, modeling, and control of fluid power components or systems. Research activities associated with hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, pumps, motors, and modulating components as well as complete fluid circuits and systems are of interest. Of particular interest are applications of research to aerospace vehicles, flight control systems, shipboard systems, heavy machinery, entertainment technology, and manufacturing systems. Proposals for panel sessions and poster sessions are also welcome.

Please submit an abstract or proposal for a panel session or poster session by 15 December 1999 to:

Tim McLain
Brigham Young University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
435S CTB
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: (801) 378-6537
Fax: (801) 378-5037
Email: tmclain@et.byu.edu
Submission of abstracts via fax and e-mail is acceptable. Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance by January 15, 2000. The draft manuscripts (6 copies) will be due by March 1, 2000. Final acceptance will be based on reviews of the full manuscript. Target date for notice of acceptance will be June 1, 2000, and camera ready manuscripts will be required by July 31, 2000.