The scope and functions of the Research and Technology Committee on Water and Steam in Thermal Systems are:

A. Scope

The Committee's activities shall encompass all aspects of water and steam technology significant to steam generation and use. The work will address the properties of water and steam, solutions and suspensions, interactions with metallic and other solid surfaces and water treatment practices. It will apply to utility, industrial and institutional steam generating systems. It will also apply to the properties of water, steam and aqueous solutions in all thermal systems.

B. Functions

1. Determine where research is ongoing and required on water technology and on the properties of water and steam in steam generation and other systems.

2. Encourage, sponsor and direct research to increase the state-of-knowledge in all pertinent areas.

3. Prepare and publish, or encourage others to publish, relevant documents on water technology and on the properties of steam, water and aqueous systems relevant to steam technology.

4. Coordinate ASME activities in connection with the properties and technology of water and steam; review and approve prior to official ASME release and publication all papers and special volumes relating to water and steam in thermal systems.

5. Represent both ASME and the United States in the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam (IAPWS).

6. Encourage the development of technically competent personnel in this field of activity from industry, academia, and government to serve on this Committee.

For a complete copy of the committee bylaws, click here.