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This book need not be read in any particular sequence and may be used as a reference for the particular sub-area of interest. The sequence of presentation is broadly as follows  

it is necessary to consider why it is important to discuss aspects of the chemical structure of these materials when it is mainly the physical properties, such as viscosifying power , which are of interest when applying polymers in the field. However, on closer examination, it is found that virtually all of the important physical properties of the polymer, including flow behaviour, adsorption/retention, thermal and shear stability, can be understood in terms of the molecular structure of the polymer. Throughout the discussion in this chapter, and elsewhere in this work, it is assumed that the polymer is in an aqueous solution this is usually a brine which may contain a number of ions, such as Ca, Mg, SO , in addition to Na and Cl ions. 

In the following discussion, the chemical structures of xanthan and polyacrylamide are considered separately and in some detail. This is a convenient division, since each material represents a different class of polymer not only 

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Our especial thanks are due to the ladies of VCH Publishers, Mrs. Banerjea-Schulz, Dr. Dyllick and Mrs. Littmann for the way they have converted our ideas for the design and layout of this book into reality and for the pleasant cooperation over the past four years. 

The basic layout of this book classifies chemical reactions according to the type of reaction mechanism involved, not by the reactions undergone within... 

The layout of this book means that there will be some overlap between sections. However, this system should allow those readers interested in one or more specific sections to skip the others, thereby making the book more efficient for the individual reader. An example of this is the use of quantum-size effects to elucidate CD mechanisms. This is treated, with different emphasis, both in Chapter 3 (Mechanisms of Chemical Deposition) and in Chapter 10 (Nanocrystallinity and Size Quantization in CD Semiconductor Films). 

Finally, Mrs. Fleck and Mr. Haase spent a lot of effort and time getting the layout of this book in shape. 

Special thanks are due to Ellen Romig who did the technical word processing and layout of this book. Her talents and personal concern for this project are truly appreciated. 

This book is an integral part of the professorial dissertation of Uwe Heitmann. He has written several chapters and was responsible for the preparation of the figures as well as for the total arrangement and layout of this book up to the delivery of a ready-for-press manuscript. Uwe Heitmann has been concerned with the HR-CS AAS project since 1994. He was involved in most of the measurements, their evaluation and interpretation. Moreover, he carried out the setup of the prototype instruments and wrote the in-house software for data acquisition, signal processing and background correction. 

The excellent planing and layout of this book and the fine continuity of its translation is a credit to the editor (E. Stahl) and also to the translator (M. R F. Ashworth). ... 

Our reviewer felt the molecule builder was easy to use. It is set up for organic molecules. Specialized building modes are available for peptides, nucleotides, and carbohydrates. It is also possible to impose constraints on the molecular geometry. Functions are accessed via a separate window with buttons labeled with abbreviated names. This layout is convenient to use, but not completely self-explanatory. The program is capable of good-quality rendering. At the time of this book s publication, a new three-dimensional graphic user interface called Maestro was under development. 

In compiling this data, the philosophy of Plastics Design Library is to provide as much information as is available. This means that complete information for each test is provided. At the same time, an effort is made to provide information for as many exposure environment and plastic combinations as possible. Therefore, even if detailed test results are not available (i.e. the only information available is that a material is resistant or has limited resistance), information is still provided. The belief is that some limited information serves as a reference point and is better than no information. Flexibility and ease of use were also carefully considered in designing the layout of the book. As a result, you ll find this reference publication to be a valuable resource and an asset in your work. 

In the interest of lucidity, we have taken certain liberties in the layout of the book. For example, text in quotation marks associated with a scientist may not be verbatim quotes, but rather, a simplified presentation of the idea. Readers can follow up this book with more academically rigorous works like The Historical Background of Chemistry by Henry M. Leicester. 

Mathematical methods of analyzing stresses in complex piping layouts are completely rigorous, time-consuming, and costly, despite adaptation to high-speed computers. The short-cut methods with charts used in most design firms are still too complex to be included in the scope of this book and the reader is referred to the detailed references listed on page 366. 

In Chapter 3 of this book we looked at sources of technical information and specific types of technical information, such as site plans and layout drawings. We said that ... 

FiGURE 10.12 Mercedes Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID System layout. (For color version of this figure, the reader is referred to the online version of this book.)... 

The intent of this book Is to help train, on an accelerated basis, the young engineers and technicians entering the field of process plant layout and piping design. It also updates equipment spacing requirements and addresses the latest feature of elearonic data transfer for the experienced layout designer. 

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