Vision	A scientific basis for the design of atomizers and spray systems for a wide range of industries will provide control, greater efficiency, improved quality and reduced overspray and pollutant emissions.
	Mission	The Spray Technology Center will develop fundamental technology to improve the performance and lessen the environmental impact of sprays across a wide range of industries. In education, it will impart a cross-disciplinary approach to students at all levels and to industrial professionals. In industrial collaboration, it will work with member companies to develop new methods for improved spray performance.
	Goals	Research: Use fundamental physics to provide understanding and control of fluid flows in atomizers and breakup of liquid sheets and jets. Study particle dynamics, coalescence and interaction of sprays with gas streams. Develop phenomenological models of deposition of particles on substrates. Industry: Collaborate with industry to develop improved designs of spray systems. Organize consortia of industries with common interests to develop strategic, development, and testing plans. Provide consulting and testing to individual companies with specific and proprietary spray problems. Education: Educate a new generation of engineers and researchers with specialist knowledge, understanding and experience of spray technology. Teach graduate courses and short courses designed for industry. Train engineers in the use of laser optical diagnostics and computational methods.
	Links	Spray Systems Technology Center 3-day Short Course "A Short Course on Spray Technology", May 8-10, 2006 Carnegie Mellon Faculty Involved in the Spray Systems Center Research Objectives Laboratories and Equipment
	Benefits of Membership	Access to faculty consultants and graduate students Attendance at annual members meeting Annual report Research Highlights (twice yearly) Preprints of research reports Resident Scientist or Engineer at CMU Attendance at members-only workshops Membership on Advisory Board Sponsor of a Joint Industry Project (Affiliates) Sponsor of a Specific Industry Project (Partners)
	Information	For Further Information Contact: Spray Systems Technology Center Department of Mechanical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 Telephone: 412-268-2498 FAX: 412-268-3348 email: chigier@andrew.cmu.edu