rcurras
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Well, I am feeling stronger again after receiving my “fail” notice yesterday by mail. I would like a recommendation on a good Power Analysis book. October, be ready, I am coming to you.
RC
RC
Based on my previous experience, I need to study harder on NEC and Power Systems (i.e. Transmission and Distribution).RC
Sorry to hear that. I am scheduled to take it in Oct as well. Had to postpone it in April for personal reasons.
Been out of school forEVER..and so much is overwhelming. I heard good things about Power System Analysis by John Grainger. I was enrolled in the "the other board" Passing Zone and the proctor suggested it. I have a copy here..its intimidating.
Any thoughts on what you'll do different?
John
benbo:rcurras-Sorry to hear you have to retake the test. you probably only missed by a few questions. I took ECC, not power, so hopefully Luis, Freon, Art or singlespeed will offer some help. My feeling is you have to work problems, or at least go through problems and make sure you understand them. Better to work them yourself. You may be able to pass by reading and using references at the exam, but it is safer to work problems. Therefore, I would look for books with minimal theory and a lot of sample problems and solutions.
The best example of the difficulty is the NCEES sample questions, but you probably already have that. Other than that, the Camara books by "the other board" can help, and possibly Kaplan.
Finally, a lot of the study material for the old test, although tough, tends to emphasize power. THe books by Bentley and Lincoln Jones come to mind. Also, someone on here recommends a book by Chelpati. I think I had that book and gave it away because it emphasized power. This guy says it is very good, if you can find it, because it is out of print.
Hopefully you'll get some more replies. Remember, you are in an elite class just to be in a position to sit for the exam. almost everyone eventually passes if they don't give up.
rcurras-Sorry to hear you have to retake the test. you probably only missed by a few questions. I took ECC, not power, so hopefully Luis, Freon, Art or singlespeed will offer some help. My feeling is you have to work problems, or at least go through problems and make sure you understand them. Better to work them yourself. You may be able to pass by reading and using references at the exam, but it is safer to work problems. Therefore, I would look for books with minimal theory and a lot of sample problems and solutions.
The best example of the difficulty is the NCEES sample questions, but you probably already have that. Other than that, the Camara books by "the other board" can help, and possibly Kaplan.
Finally, a lot of the study material for the old test, although tough, tends to emphasize power. THe books by Bentley and Lincoln Jones come to mind. Also, someone on here recommends a book by Chelpati. I think I had that book and gave it away because it emphasized power. This guy says it is very good, if you can find it, because it is out of print.
Hopefully you'll get some more replies. Remember, you are in an elite class just to be in a position to sit for the exam. almost everyone eventually passes if they don't give up.
how good is this one (already cited)?
Power System Analysis by John Grainger
http://www.amazon.com/Power-System-Analysi...r/dp/0070612935
RC
Frontier05 & Techie_JunkieIt's a pretty good book. The theory is definitely in that book. It seems like most grad level power systems classes through-out the country use this book- found out I have a few of them. I don't think you will find many to give is a super bad rating - it's very popular.
Time for some spring cleaning.
Hmm...well, I borrowed that book from a friend of mine, and he recently took it back to give it to someone else that is now studying for the test. The ISBN number was 0-942115-16-3. I've searched high and low for the book and the second volume which I was never able to find. I even talked to Chelapati's people about it, and they don't even have the original book anymore.Supreme,
Do you have a ISBN # or can you scan the cover? You've peaked my curiosity about this book, but you're the only one I've heard talk about it. Also, if you have your PE, are you interested in selling it?
Hmm...well, I borrowed that book from a friend of mine, and he recently took it back to give it to someone else that is now studying for the test. The ISBN number was 0-942115-16-3. I've searched high and low for the book and the second volume which I was never able to find. I even talked to Chelapati's people about it, and they don't even have the original book anymore.
Best bet is to keep an eye out on ebay or used book sites.
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