【重庆大学 专业英语】Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineer.pptVIP

机械工程专业英语English In Mechanical Engineering Prepared by Xiaomin Dong From College of Mechanical Engineering Chongqing University 60 Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineer The field of mechanical engineering is concerned with machine components，the properties of forces，materials，energy ，and motion，and with the application of the knowledge of those to devise new machines and products that improve society and people’s lives. Mechanical engineers research，develop，design，manufacture and test tools，machines，engines，and other mechanical devices. They work on power-producing machines such as electricity-producing generators，internal combustion engines，and gas turbines. They also develop power-using machines such as machine tools，robots，materials handling systems，and industrial production equipment. Mechanical engineers are known for working on a wide range of products and machines. 60 Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineer Mechanical engineers design equipment，it is produced by companies，and it is then sold to the public or to industrial customers in order to solve a problem and make an improvement. In the process of that business cycle，some aspect of the customer’s life is improved and society as a whole benefits from the technical advances and additional opportunities that are offered by engineering research and development. Mechanical engineering is not all about numbers，calculations，and gears. At its heart，the profession is driven by the desire to advance society through technology. Some of mechanical engineering’s major achievements recognized in a survey conducted by ASME are the following： 60 Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineer 1. The automobile. The development and commercialization of the automobile were judged by mechanical engineers as the profession’s most significant achievement in the twentieth century. Two factors responsible for the growth of automotive technology have been high-power lightweight engines and effi