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There are several ways to find books owned by the library. We have both Ebooks and physical books in our collection. You can search for both in SCOUT.
You have access to Ebooks with your westpoint.edu credentials so make sure you are signed in to access them.
This is an example of a book we have in the library on the shelf and available to check out. The long number in parenthesis is the book's call number and this is what you will use to find the book on the shelf.
Finding a physical book in the library may be a little difficult if you aren't used to using the Library of Congress System. However, basically the books are in alphabetical order. Don't spend too long looking! We librarians are more than willing to help you find what you need.
Click here to help locate the area of the library where a call number can be found. In general, you will find books about chemical engineering in the following areas on the East Wing of the 5th floor:
| TP1-1185 | Chemical Technology |
| TP155-156 | Chemical Engineering |
| TP200-248 | Chemicals, Manufacture and Use |
| TP248.13-248.65 | Biotechnology |
| TP267.5-301 | Explosives and Pyrotechnics |
| TP315-360 | Fuel |
| TP368-456 | Food Processing and Manufacture |
| TP480-498 | Low Temperature Engineering, Refrigeration |
| TP500-660 | Fermentation Industries, Beverages, Alcohol |
| TP670-699 | Oils, Fats, and Waxes |
| TP690-692.5 | Petroleum Refining, Petroleum Products |
| TP700-746 | Illuminating Industries (nonelectric) |
| TP751-762 | Gas Industry |
| TP785-869 | Clay Industries, Ceramics, Glass |
| TP875-888 | Cement Industries |
| TP890-933 | Textile Bleaching, Dyeing, Printing |
| TP934-945 | Paints, Pigments, and Varnishes |
| TP1080-1185 | Polymers and Polymer Manufacture |
You will also find life science topics in other call numbers/subject areas throughout the library.
| QH | Biomechanics |
| TS | Chemical Process Control |
| UF | Artillery Weapons Systems |
There are several different ways you can go about finding journal articles. One is to do a general search in SCOUT which includes results from a large number of databases but not all of them and will also include books, videos, etc. unless you filter them out.
Another method is to search only in specific chemistry journals. This link will take you to a search page where you can click on a journal, search in that journal, and get results from that specific journal. Be aware that the top search box is for journal titles and subjects not articles. You need to click on a journal first to search.
The library provides access to a number of different chemical engineering databases. This is another method you can use to search for articles but instead of searching in the library's entire holdings or only in a specific journal, a database will give you results from a number of different journals. You can look also at a comprehensive list of our chemistry and life science databases.
If you are in a hurry, try one of these "best bet" databases.
If you already have a SciFinder account, you will be able to log in to SciFinderⁿ via the new platform and do not need to set up a new account. If you are new to SciFinder, set up an account using this link: (You must be on campus or VPN for this link to work.)
Engineering Data and Technical References to Solve Engineering Problems
From foundational science to new and novel research, discover our large collection of Physical Sciences and Engineering publications, covering a range of disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied.
Jove is an incredible resource for watching science experiments and learning about specific topics. There are more than 18,000 videos of experiments available and searchable by type. You can find lab manuals and core concept videos as well as well. You can find more information by clicking on JoVE on the side navigation or clicking here.
You can find an excellent overview of citations styles, academic integrity, and plagiarism here.
Consider using an online citation manager. Zotero Is free, open source citation management tool that comes as a Firefox or Chrome extension or a standalone program for other browsers. It offers plugins for MS Word and Open Office so you can insert citations as you write your paper. You can also create groups to save references for projects to be used by all group members.
Below are links to several style guides depending on what your professor requires.
The Chemical Engineering Process style guide
The ACS quick citation guide
The ACS Style Guide is the definitive source for all information needed to write, review, submit, and edit scholarly and scientific manuscripts. See Chapter 14 for citing and referencing guidelines.
Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, 9th Edition by
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Up-to-Date Coverage of All Chemical Engineering Topics―from the Fundamentals to the State of the Art Now in its 85th Anniversary Edition, this industry-standard resource has equipped generations of engineers and chemists with vital information, data, and insights. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest technological advances and processes, Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Ninth Edition, provides unsurpassed coverage of every aspect of chemical engineering. You will get comprehensive details on chemical processes, reactor modeling, biological processes, biochemical and membrane separation, process and chemical plant safety, and much more. This fully updated edition covers: Unit Conversion Factors and Symbols * Physical and Chemical Data including Prediction and Correlation of Physical Properties * Mathematics including Differential and Integral Calculus, Statistics , Optimization * Thermodynamics * Heat and Mass Transfer * Fluid and Particle Dynamics *Reaction Kinetics * Process Control and Instrumentation* Process Economics * Transport and Storage of Fluids * Heat Transfer Operations and Equipment * Psychrometry, Evaporative Cooling, and Solids Drying * Distillation * Gas Absorption and Gas-Liquid System Design * Liquid-Liquid Extraction Operations and Equipment * Adsorption and Ion Exchange * Gas-Solid Operations and Equipment * Liquid-Solid Operations and Equipment * Solid-Solid Operations and Equipment *Chemical Reactors * Bio-based Reactions and Processing * Waste Management including Air ,Wastewater and Solid Waste Management* Process Safety including Inherently Safer Design * Energy Resources, Conversion and Utilization* Materials of Construction
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia by
Extensively updated and revised, this outstanding reference remains the definitive scientific resource for both academic and professional environments Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most important comprehensive general scientific references available. Substantially revised to cover the many developments since the Eight Edition in 1994, this Ninth Edition ranges across all scientific disciplines as well as many areas of engineering and technology. Topics covered include animal science, anatomy, astronomy, atmospheric science, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, earth science, energy sources, information science, life science, materials, mathematics, mechanical engineering, medicine, mining, physics, physiology, planetary science, plant science, power technology, space science, structural engineering, and a host of other subjects. Existing material has been extensively revised for this new edition, and numerous new articles bring the Encyclopedia up-to-date on the latest developments and state-of-the-art knowledge in every discipline. An expanded subject index makes information easier to find. An extensive revision program makes this series an important addition to personal as well as institutional libraries in both academic and industrial settings.
Encyclopedia of Computational Chemistry by
Includes 500 complex illustrations in full color. Thorough cross referencing and Definition Entries (one paragraph dictionary articles). Reference list contains not only traditional material, but also FTP and HTTP sites and similar entries to electronic sources. Contributions from more than 300 leading computational chemists. von Rague Schleyer is also the editor of Wiley's well-known Journal of Computational Chemistry.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 27 Volume Set by
Reviews from the previous edition: "The most indispensable reference in the English language on all aspects of chemical technology... the best reference of its kind". --Chemical Engineering News, 1992 "Overall, ECT is well written and cleanly edited, and no library claiming to be a useful resource for chemical engineering professionals should be without it." --Nicholas Basta, Chemical Engineering, December 1992 The fifth edition of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949. The new edition includes necessary adjustments and modernisation of the content to reflect changes and developments in chemical technology. Presenting a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field. The Encyclopedia describes established technology along with cutting edge topics of interest in the wide field of chemical technology, whilst uniquely providing the necessary perspective and insight into pertinent aspects, rather than merely presenting information. Presents the versatile field of chemical technology through articles on properties, manufacturing, and uses of chemical substances and materials, industrial processes and unit operations, along with scientific principles and insights into current research related to the field Addresses such aspects as economic, health and safety factors, standards, specifications and environmental concerns Includes over 1,300 articles Updated regularly to reflect changes and developments in the field (50-60 new or updated articles added each year) Articles are citable and peer reviewed and include bibliography of cited references as well as suggested reading Previous versions of articles are archived for historical reference The Smart Article functionalities were added in 2014, to enable searching for structures and reactions through to the title and across related products, such as journals, databases, and other reference works The last print edition of Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia published between 2004 and 2007 and is available as a comprehensive 27-Volume Set. Since then, a concise edition (2007) and four thematic volumes (2007-2013) on the Environment, Food and Feed Technology, Separation Technology and Cosmetics, have been published and are available in print and e-book formats. 27 Volumes Updating: wileyonlinelibrary.com/ref/kirk
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry by
89 years of expertise in applied and industrial chemistry - Ullmann's is back in print! Generations of chemists and engineers have relied on the well structured and trusted information from Ullmann's Encyclopedia - and you still can count on Ullmann's with the current 6th edition in print. Ullmann's is a synonym for the world's most current and trustworthy knowledge in everything that relates to the chemical industry, be it processes, chemicals, products, analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology..........you name it, Ullmann's has it - well over 800 articles on over 30 000 printed pages in 40 volumes. Organized in alphabetical order, the chapters are easy to read and excellent starting points to introduce you to any topic. Over 15 000 tables and 25 000 figures (some of them in color) make it easy for you to quickly find what you are looking for. Countless literature and patent references guide you to the relevant and accessible primary literature. Numerous cross-references point you to relevant chapters in the same context and a well organized index volume enables searching for keywords. Finding what you need is very simple indeed and you won't have to ask for a user's manual for this massive work! Supervised by an internationally acclaimed advisory board, the articles are written by over 3000 international experts from industry and universities, thoroughly edited to uniform style and layout in an in-house office. All figures are re-drawn to give a maximum of clarity and uniformity in style. Compared to the prior edition, almost 60% of the material has either been newly written or thoroughly updated. The rest has been checked for validity and newer references have been added throughout.
