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Henry R Worthington Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Award ceremony Award ceremony

Akira Goto, Chief Engineer of Ebara Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Ebara")※1, was awarded the ASME Henry R. Worthington Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)※2 at AJK Fluids 2019 (Japan-US-Korea Fluid Engineering Conference) held in San Francisco, USA at the end of July, in recognition of his many years of contributions to the development of pump technology. This is the first time a Japanese person has received this award.

1. Background

With the advancement of parallel computers (supercomputers), which have become ten times faster every three or four years, the application of large-scale numerical analysis to industry has been progressing in recent years. However, the design of machines to be subjected to numerical analysis still relies heavily on design diagrams and empirical rules, and innovation in design technology has been required. In this environment, EBARA has led the practical application of new 3D design technology for turbo-type fluid machinery such as pumps and compressors, and has further promoted innovation in fluid design technology by combining it with numerical optimization technology. This not only contributes to the academic field, but also leads to the development of technologies that support society through industry.

2. Award Overview

The ASME Henry R. Worthington Medal was established in 1980 and is awarded to individuals who have "distinguished achievement in the areas of research, development, design, innovation, management, education, or publication related to pump machines, systems, and concepts."

  • Reasons for the award: - Achievements and influence in the development of advanced numerical and experimental research methods.
    - Original contributions to global pump machine design technology through industry-academia collaboration.
    - Outstanding activities in the pump machine industry.

3. Future developments

Ebara will continue to innovate both numerical analysis and design technologies, and will focus on developing human resources who are willing to take on the challenge of product development that is not bound by conventional design concepts. In addition, by promoting the establishment of fundamental technologies encompassing related technical fields through the framework of industry-academia-government collaboration in academic society activities, we will contribute to innovation and energy conservation in fluid machinery systems, including pumps.

  • ※1 EBARA certifies the highest title for employees, "Technical Director", to those who have particularly excellent specialized knowledge and technical skills in specific technical fields and contribute to society not only through our business but also through the industrial world.
  • ※2 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a mechanical engineering society in the United States.