I wish to place on record the timely and inspiring help and assistance rendered by several individuals in India and abroad in bringing this book to the present shape. I thank the management of CETHAR Vessels (P) Limited, India for their un-stinted support in improving the quality and appearance of this book. My special thanks are due to Mr. AR. Veerappa, M. E., Lecturer, National Institute of Technology (formerly Regional Engineering College), Tiruchirappalli - 620 015, India for checking the manuscript and making constructive suggestions. I thank the present and future audience of this book for their patronage. |
