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To Whom It May Concern: I'm contemplating on re-taking the Mechancial PE exam next year (2013). Here's my dilemma; I'm basically an Aerospace Engineer (by profession). I received my Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1974 and took some post-graduate work in Aeronautical Engineering and...

Unfortunately I was unsuccessful in passing the Apri 2012 Power PE;however with the support of all of you on this site, I'm not going to give up yet. I'm planning on re-taking the Power PE in April of 2013. My strategy this time around will consist of the following preparation: 1...

Would like an explanation regarding NCEES problems 524 and 526. They are somewhat related. I can't seem to find any imformation on how to solve these two problems, with regards to the transfomer nameplate. NCEES doesn't explain the solution in detail. Please provide help as to where I can...

Just wondering in some of the Spin_Up problems a KVA load is given as a value of 6. I'm having some difficulty with regrads to where Spin-up gets the value 6 for the KVA load. (See problem 3.04, sample exam 3, from the spin-up exam). Would anyone care to comment on this? If there is any...

To Whom It May Concern: Need imformation on whether Tom Henry's "NEC 2011 Index" is worthwhile purchasing for the Electrical Power PE exam, as well as tabbing the NEC 2011. I have the NEC 2011 for the exam;however can anyone recommend a good source for obtaining the best NEC tabs. Your...

Please advise i'm contemplating on taking the Power exam in April. Here is my strategy for preparation to take the exam, and I'd appreciate some feedback as to whether this is the best approach: Note: I have the following material: 1. GA Tech notes 2. NCEES Booklet 2 each (one is marked up)...

To those who are taking the exam on Friday. I wish you the very best in passing the Electrical PE exam for Power, Electric/Electronics or Computer. Sorry I won't be joining you this time around. Will be sitting for the exam in April. I was opting out at one point in pursuing the PE...

To Whom It May Concern: Need some advice as to what NEC 2008 study material, many of you have used to prepare for the NEC problems, of the Electrical Power PE exam. I've considered Mike Holt's preparation material;however there is too much in-depth material to cover. I have no real experience...

Hi Everyone: Due to unforseen circumstances (Unexpected finances) I will not be joining some of you, in sitting for the October 2011 Electrical Power exam. Looking forward possibly to April 2012. I'm also doing some soul searching as well. By profession I'm more of an Aerospace Engineer...

Just wondering did anyone use Beaty's Text as study material for the PWR exam, or just as reference material? Please advise. Thank you. AeroFrank

Just Wondetring: First of all CONGRADS for those engineers that passed the April exam in 2011. I'm planning on retaking the Power exam in October. I have the NCEES booklet;however my questions are: 1. What material besides the NCEES, did you use to solve more practice problems for the exam...

To whom It May Concern: Sad to say I was unsuccessful in passing the Electrical Power PE exam. Planning on retaking the exam in October of 2010. Manage to only answer half of the problems correctly. Ran out of time on the morning session of the exam. I'm pretty much at my wits in even...

I notice there is a SCADA question in the NCEES 2009 question booklet. I have no knowledge of SCADA, and if anyone can direct me to any websites etc., which may have material on SCADA, I would gladly appreciate it. Would like to be prepared for any SCADA questions, which may arise on the...

Has anyone obtained any NEC 2008 code preparation material from Mike Holt's website, with respect to studying for the Electrical Power PE exam? There are three textbooks He has: 1. 2008 NEC Exam Preparation Textbook 2. Understanding the NEC Volume one ( articles 90-450) Textbook 3...

Trying to find Power Electronics study material for the Electrical Power PE exam. Can anyone recommend good study material (Notes, websites, some text etc), that would be helpful for the exam? The only material I have available at this time is Wildi's Machine and drives, which covers Power...

Just wondering: I really need the board members help. It's becoming extremely frustrating in finding the right material to study for the Electrical Power PE exam. Many people have said they've taken seminars to prepare for the exam;However I'm on a fixed income and can't afford to pay $600.00...

Forum question: Are there any topics on this electrical forum, related to obtaining NEC 2008 practice problems for the Electrical Power PE exam?. As indicated before on the forum I'm taking the Power exam in October 2010. I have the NEC 2008 Code book, and I need to practice using it for the...

For your imformation: Chelapati has a website in which you can register for the upcoming Electrical Power PE exam online via distance learning. There are 10 sessions (3 hrs each). You can register to take all ten sessions, or select to take an individual session separately, depending what...

I'm scheduled to sit for the Electrical (Power) PE exam on 29 October 2010. My concern is finding the right material to study with. The exam is fast-paced and I'm not really comfortable with bringing a library full of refererence material with me. The saying goes "Don't study harder, study...