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PREFACE
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No author of any book, other than those written as purely to the evolution of the subject matter over centuries. The
research publications or biographies, can claim the contents author wishes to dedicate the book to all such pioneers who
of their books as original contributions by them. To this contributed to the evolution of chemical engineering as a
extent, the author admits that the book is a collection and profession.
compilation of the material available in literature with the
interpretations and comments by the author and acknowl- K. S. N. RAJU
edges the individuals and groups of pioneers who contributed