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I was encouraged to undertake this work by Dr. James checking material and making suggestions is gratefully
Villbrandt, together with the late Dr. W. A. Cunningham acknowledged to H. F. Hasenbeck, L. T. McBeth, E. R.
and Dr. J. J. McKetta. The latter two, together with the late Ketchum, J. D. Hajek, W. J. Evers, D. A. Gibson.
Dr. K. k Kobe, offered many suggestions to help establish
the usefulness of the material to the broadest group of The contribution of Western Supply Co. through Mr.
engineers. Dr. P. A. Bryant, a professor at Louisiana State James E. Hughes is also acknowledged with appreciation.
University, contributed significantly to updating the sec- The courtesy of the Rexall Chemical Co. to encourage
ond edition’s Absorption and Stripping section.
continuation of this work is also gratefully appreciated.
In addition, I am deeply appreciative of the courtesy of
The Dow Chemical Co. for the use of certain noncredited I have incorporated my 2’7t years of broad industrial
materials, and their release for publication. In this regard, consulting in process design, project management, and
particular thanks are given to Mr. N. D. Griswold and industrial safety relating to fires and explosions as may be
Mr. J. E. Ross. The valuable contribution of associates in applicable.
Ernest E. Ludmg, I? E.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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