ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

At the outset I whole heartedly thank the Lord Almighty, for his shower of blessing to do my

project.

I am fortunate enough to be associated with an institute of incomparable repute that has

provided excellent infrastructure and environment in helping me to do this project. I would like to

thank our Director, Dr.Kn.S.K.Chockalingam, B.E., M.Sc (Engg)., Ph.D., for his support.

I render my special thanks to our respected and beloved Principal, Dr.S.Shanmugavel, B.Sc.,

DMIT,Ph.D., for giving an opportunity to undertake this project work.

At the onest, its our privilege to thank Dr. M. Willjuice Iruthayarajan, M.E., Ph.D.,

Professor and Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering for his constant support

and encouragement to do this project.

I would like to thank my guide Mrs. R.V. Maheswari, M.E., Associate Professor,

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, for her valuable guidance towards the

successful and timely completion of the project work.

I would like to thank my industrial guide Mr.R.Muthuraj, M.E., and Mr.V.Jeyabalan M.E., of

Crompton Greaves Ltd., Global R&D Centre Mumbai for their support and supervision for the

execution of the project.

For any successful accomplishment, the support and blessings of near and dear ones

is needed. I am greatly indebted to My Parents who have always been a source of incessant inspiration

and support.