Chemical Engineering

Overview

Maag Library provides access to Chemical Engineering books, journals and data through print and online resources. The specific resources listed below are a portion of what is available through the library. For individualized assistance, contact the Science and Engineering Librarian; for general assistance Ask a Librarian!

Reference Resources

Use these encyclopedias, dictionaries and almanacs for background information about Chemical Engineering or for definitions and general information.

Concise Encyclopedia of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ref QD415.A25 B713 1997
Comprehensive Toxicology Ref RA1199 .C648 1997
Dictionary of Engineering Acronyms and Abbreviations Ref T11 .K43 1994
Part A identifies acronyms and abbreviations used in science and engineering. Part B identifies periodical title abbreviations.
Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology Ref TP9 .E685
Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry Ref QD 39.3 .E46 E53 1998
Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition Ref TX349 .E63 2003x
Encyclopedia of Microbiology Ref QR9 .E53 2000x
Encyclopedia of Virology Ref QR358 .E53 1994
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Chemical Technology Ref TP9 .N64
Engineering Formulas Ready Ref TA151 .G4713 2006 (Ask at the Reference Desk)
Pocket guide to mathematical and technical formulas.
The Engineering Handbook Ref TA151 .E424 1996
A reference source for all fields of engineering. In addition to data and formulas, it defines theories and concepts and their application to the field of engineering.
Facts on File Dictonary of Chemistry Ref QD5 .F33 1999
Gardner’s Chemical Synonyms and Trade Names Ref TP9 .G286 1994
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry Ref QD4 .M33 1997
Magill’s Survey of Science. Applied Science Series Ref TA145 .M298 1993
Oxford Reference : Physical Sciences and Mathematics Off-Campus Access
Van Nostrand’s Scientific Encyclopedia Ref Q121 .V3 2002
Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology TP368.2 .E62 2000
The Wiley Engineer’s Desk Reference : a Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer Ref TA151 .H424 1998
Includes mathematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, energy sources and the design process.

Other reference materials include sources for fast facts, formulas, handbooks, and manuals for specific subjects. These items are used as reference sources; they are not materials that one would typically read from front to back cover.

Chemical Formulary Ref TP 151 .B35
Chemical Processing Handbook [Electronic book] Off-Campus Access
Comprehensive Composite Materials Ref TA418.9.C6 C6344 2000
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Ref QD65 .H3 2008/2009
Handbook of Industrial Engineering Ref T56.23 .H36 1982
Inventing and Patenting Sourcebook Ref T 339 .I5
Materials Handbook : a Concise Desktop Reference [Electronic Book] Off-Campus Access
Materials Handbook: an Encyclopedia for Managers, Technical Professionals, . . . Ref TA403 .B75 1997
Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals Ref RS51 .M4 1996
Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook Ref TP151 .P45 2008
Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers Ref TP151 .R85 2002
Rules of Thumb for Engineers and Scientists Ref Q 199 .F57 1991
Scientific Criteria to Ensure Safe Foods [Electronic book]
Smithells’ Metals Reference Book Ref TN 671 .S55 1992
Timetables of Technology Ref T 15 .B73 1993

Locating Books

Books can be found through MaagNet, the Maag Library online catalog, or through the OhioLINK Catalog, which locates items available at other OhioLINK institutions. These OhioLINK items can be requested and delivered to Maag Library for pickup.

Not certain about a topic? Finding materials by using Library of Congress Subject Headings could get you started; here are some topic suggestions:

Biochemical engineering
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Chemical plants
Chemical processes
Chemistry, Technical
Gas engineering
Metallurgy
Molding (Chemical technology)
Polymer engineering
Recycle operations (Chemical technology)

Browsing for Books

Chemical Engineering resources are located throughout the library; items in the Reference Room, Serials (journals) or in the circulating collection are all arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System. Once a useful book or journal is located in one of these areas, use that same call number to locate information on the same or similar topics in other areas of the library. See Call Numbers, Location, and Building Guide for assistance. Some of the call numbers where Chemical Engineering information can be found includes:

Chemical Engineering Terms with Related Call Number Ranges

Biotechnology	TP 248.13 – 248.65
Cement industries	TP 875 – 888
Chemical engineering	TP 155 – 156
Chemicals: Manufacture, uses, and such	TP 200 – 248
Clay, Ceramics, Glass	TP 785 – 869
Cryogenic engineering, Refrigeration	TP 480 – 498
Explosives and pyrotechnics	TP 267.5 – 301
Fermentation industries, Beverages	TP 500 – 660
Food processing and manufacture	TP 368 – 456
Fuel	TP 315 – 360
Gas industry	TP 751 – 762
Industrial electrochemistry	TP 250 – 261
Non-electric illuminating industries	TP 700 – 746
Oils, fats, and waxes	TP 670 – 699
Paints, pigments, varnishes, and such	TP 934 – 945
Petroleum refining and products	TP 690 – 692.5
Polymers and polymer manufacture	TP 1080 – 1185
Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, and such	TP 890 – 933

In addition to print monographs some full-text, scholarly, scientific monographs may be found through the Electronic Book Center (EBC) using Library of Congress Subject headings or such keyword search terms as “Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or Pharmacology.”

Finding Dissertations and Theses

The following databases may be used to search for related dissertations and theses published within the state, across the country, and world-wide. As with most research databases access to these two databases is available to current YSU faculty, students and staff from off campus via off-campus OhioLink access.

Dissertation Abstracts
Provides citations and abstracts to theses and dissertations to colleges and universities in North America and Europe. (While some dissertations may be available through Interlibrary Loan, this is not always the case. Not all holding libraries loan dissertations and theses through ILL. In some instances there may be a fee.)
Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center (ETD)
Online theses and dissertations from Ohio graduate students from participating Ohio colleges and universities.

Locating Articles

Chemical Engineering articles are available in print and electronic sources. The information below will help decide where to begin searching for articles.

Articles in Print

Chemical Engineering journals that Maag Library receives in print can be located by searching MaagNet or browsing by call number. These journals are located on the sixth floor of Maag Library and are arranged in Library of Congress (LC) call number order.

Online Articles

Many Chemical Engineering journals are now available through online subscription databases and through the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center. Various terms can be used to search these databases, including author, subject, keywords and relevant dates. Most databases allow access by current YSU faculty, students and staff from off campus, although a few are restricted to in-library use only. For more information about connecting from home, see Off-Campus Access.

Electronic Journal Center (EJC)
Full-text journals from OhioLINK electronic journal subscriptions. Currently includes over 6000 scholarly journals in a variety of disciplines. To best benefit from this database, use the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Category.
EI Engineering Village
Search Compendex and Historical Compendex through this new site and interface. Compendex is a comprehensive interdisciplinary engineering database, the electronic equivalent of the print Engineering Index
JSTOR
Supplies full text articles from the very first volume to the last 3-5 years for approximately 240 titles in arts and
sciences. Use the Advanced Search to select the subcategory, “History of science and technology.”
Science Citation Index Expanded or ISI Web of Science
Current information as well as backfiles to 1900 are found in full text on the Web of Science. ISI Citation Databases include bibliographic information gathered from thousands of scholarly journals. It is indexed so that the researcher can look for specific articles by subject, author, journal, and/or author address. Additionally, it is possible to search the databases for articles that cite a known author or work.
SciFinder Scholar
There is a one-time required account registration with a confirmation delay before the database can be accessed.
Scopus
SciVerse Scopus contains comprehensive indexing for the scientific, technical, and medical sciences.

These databases provide a starting point for research. To see other available databases, visit the Research Databases page.

For additional assistance in finding journals available through Maag Library, use the Maag Journal Finder. You can search for a specific journal by title or ISSN or browse the Chemical Technology sub-category under the Technology heading.