Forum 2000: Fluid properties for new technologies, connecting virtual design with physical reality

Forum 2000 was held at the 14th Symposium for Thermophysical Properties, wi th all symposium attendees invited. The forum addressed the present needs a nd priorities for thermophysical properties measurements and the challenges facing the experimental community. Seven distinguished panelists presented brief overviews of issues related to a wide variety of subjects, and three discussion periods were held. Topics included whether simulation can repla ce experiment, properties needs for new miniaturization techniques, real pr oblems such as nuclear waste cleanup, data needs for electrolyte systems an d new generations of electric power plants, and data needs for unconvention al materials such as molten metals and soft solids.