About ASME
Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences. ASME develops codes and standards that enhance public safety, and provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities benefiting the global engineering and technology community. ASME has more than 127,000 members worldwide.

Vision
To be the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences to our diverse communities throughout the world.

Mission Statement
To promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind.

ASME Core Values
In performing its mission, ASME adheres to these core values:

• Embrace integrity and ethical conduct
• Embrace diversity and respect the dignity and culture of all people
• Nurture and treasure the environment and our natural and man-made resources
• Facilitate the development, dissemination and application of engineering knowledge
• Promote the benefits of continuing education and of engineering education
• Respect and document engineering history while continually embracing change
• Promote the technical and societal contribution of engineers
  

About ASME Pipeline Systems Division (PSD)
In March 2000, ASME International established the Pipeline Systems Subdivision (PSD), within ASME's Materials and Structures Group, to draw together worldwide interest in pipeline technology. As of March 2003, PSD has been elevated to full division status and is now the Pipeline Systems Division.

Pipelines are used throughout the world for sundry purposes, chief of which is the safe and economic transportation of energy products and water supplies. The multi-billion dollar pipeline industry employs many thousands of people in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities.

The impetus to form the PSD stemmed from a strong desire to represent pipeline community and from several highly successful international pipeline conferences held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These conferences have enjoyed strong support from the industry, government, regulatory agencies, research and academic establishments, pipeline and other associations.

Besides using conferences as a means of disseminating state of the art information on such topics as, Pipeline System Integrity, Design, Construction, Code/Standards/Regulations, Automation, Operations, Maintenance as well as Management and Environmental issues, the objectives of the Division are to encourage the interaction and professional development of its international membership. Planned activities include technical meetings, conferences, seminars/workshops and short courses as well as web-based training and publications as well as expositions.

Objectives:

• Promote technological progress and international co-operation in the area of Pipeline Systems engineering
• Support of education and timely, in-depth exchange of technical information among researchers and engineers
• Provide strong leadership and liaison, including the promotion of technical activities and conferences, within ASME and with other international organizations
• Provide a public advocacy role for matters related to pipelines, in conformance with the ASME Constitution, By-Laws, and Policies
• Promote the development of Codes and Standards related to pipeline system design and safety
  
  

About ASME Codes and Standards

ASME Codes & Standards Mission
Develop the preeminent, universally applicable codes, standards, conformity assessment programs, and related products and services for the benefit of humanity. Involve the best and brightest people from around the world to develop, maintain, promote, and employ ASME products and services globally.

ASME Codes & Standards Vision
To be the world leader in mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering codes, standards, conformity assessment programs, and related products and services.

Participating on ASME Codes and Standards Committees
The success of ASME Codes & Standards is founded on enduring relationships with stakeholders in a broad range of industries. Our most valuable assets are our relationships with the volunteer members who serve on Codes & Standards committees.

Participants in the Codes & Standards process play a vital role in enhancing the standards of their respective industry. They also gain unique opportunities to expand their professional networks and technical resources.

There are no fees or geographical restrictions associated with ASME Codes & Standards committee membership. Applicants for individual membership are selected based on their technical experience, interest classification, and ability to actively participate in committee activities.

The introduction of the ASME Delegate Program now also allows for an organized group of interested experts, located outside the U.S. and Canada, to directly participate in the ASME Codes and Standards development process.