Experimental and numerical investigations on thermal behaviour of worm gearboxes

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This is to certify that the thesis, entitled “Experimental and numerical investigations on thermal behaviour of worm gearboxes”, submitted to the Bharathiar University, in Partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering is a record of original research work done by Ms. P R Thyla during the period 1997 - 2004 of her study in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore - 4, under my supervision and guidance and the thesis has not formed the basis for the award of any Degree / Diploma / Associateship / Fellowship or other similar title to any candidate of any University. Signature of Guide Dr. R. Rudramoorthy, BE(Hons),ME,Ph.D.,MIE., Professor & Head Dept- of Production Engineering PSG College of Technology COIMBATORE-641 004. Countersigned Prof. S. VIJAYARANGAN, Ph.D„ Principal PSG College of Technology Peelamedu Post COIMBATORE-641 004.