Dedication

This book is dedicated to Dr. George V. Chilingar who has

devoted his life's work to the education of many
generations of students that have passed through the hall
of the University of Southern California. Dr. Chilingar has
also enhanced the knowledge of countless engineers and
scientists around the world with a stream of fine technical
books that have resulted from his untiring encouragement
and assistance to countless co-authors of multiple
technical books, and others that he authored and edited
through the years. I am personally grateful for his guidance
and patient advice throughout my own career.
—Erle C. Donaldson

This book is also dedicated to all the engineers and

scientists who have contributed to the methods of
development of energy that is sustainable and fuels our
economic growth in a responsible manner. Dedication is
also made to our parents, teachers, family members, and
friends who inspired us in doing the right things in life.
—Waqi Alam and Nasrin Begum