LibGuides: Chem. Eng. Plant Design 4100: Reference Sources

Data Sources

Knovel Technical Reference
Over 1,600 engineering reference books covering many scientific topics as well.
Coverage: 1996 - current

Knovel Library content covers 18 industrially important Subject Areas from more than 30 Sci-Tech publishers and professional societies including, McGraw Hill, John Wiley, Elsevier, Springer, Industrial Press, American Institute of Chemical Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. This data is enhanced with time-saving analytical tools to help analyze and manipulate the data equations and plot graphs, capture values from existing graphs and perform 'what if' experiments on the data.

Encyclopedias:

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. 36v. REF TP 9 U57. "A" volumes 1-28 contain information on chemicals and processes. "B" volumes 1-8 contain basic knowledge for chemical engineers
Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design. vol 1-63 REF TP 9 .E66.
Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering. 1985. 18v. REF TP 1087 .E46.
Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology. 2003. 3rd ed. REF TP 1110 .E53 v. 1-8 issued so far.
Encyclopedia of Bioprocess Technology. 5v. REF TP 248.3 .F57 1999. Now available online in Knovel.
Encyclopedia of Separation Technology. 2v. REF TP 156.S45 E53 1997.

Handbooks:

Pump Handbook

Piping Handbook

Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia

. 1996. 12v. REF TP 1110.P65.
Handbook of Chemical Processing Equipment. REF TP 155.7 .C53 1999.
Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations. 3rd ed. REF TP 149 .H285 2004.
Petroleum Engineering Handbook. Ref TN 870 .P493 1989.
Construction Information

ASHRAE Handbooks:

Refrigeration Systems and Applications. REF TH 7201.A8571 1998.

Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems and Equipment. REF TH 7015 .A74 2000.

Fundamentals. REF TH 7201 .A857 2001.

HVAC Engineering Handbook. REF TH 7215.P584 1991.
COST DATA

Means Building Construction Cost Data. Means, 2001. REF TH 435.B84 2001.

Means Electrical Cost Data 1998. Means, 1997. REF TK 435.M42 1998.

Means Facilities Construction Cost Data. Means, 2000. REF TH 435.M425 2000.

Means Heavy Construction Handbook: a Practical Guide to Estimating and Accounting Methods, Operations/Equipment Requirements,...REF TA 210 R56 1993.

Means Labor Rates for the Construction Industry. Means, 1994. REF HD 4966.B92 U43 1994.

Means Mechanical Estimating: Standards and Procedures. Means, 1987. REF TH6010 .M43 1987.

Means Mechanical Cost Data. Means, 1998. REF TH 435 .M435 1998.

Means Repair and Remodeling Cost Data 1998: Commercial/Residential. Means, 1997. REF TH 3411 .R6 1998.

Means Square Foot Costs. REF TH 435.M44

National Construction Estimator. REF TH 435 .N3 1994.