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Carroll, John J., 1958-  Natural gas hydrates : a guide for engineers / John J. Carroll.    p. cm.  Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-7506-7596-1

TN884 .C37 2003

665.7 dc21

2002038534

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This book is dedicated to my mother, Mary Carroll, and my late father james E. Carroll.

Acknowledgments

There are many people whom I must thank.