The collection addresses advancements and research in fluid engineering as presented at the 1998 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. The proceedings compile 32 papers covering a range of topics within fluid dynamics, including general fluid engineering principles, advanced techniques in flow visualization and image processing, environmental flow analysis, and computational methods.

As a collection of technical papers from a professional engineering conference, the proceedings are expected to be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of fluid dynamics. The content likely represents current research and development at the time of publication, offering insights into specific methodologies and findings. The organization into thematic sections suggests a structured approach to presenting diverse research areas within fluid engineering.